Carbs are always the ones to get the boot when it comes to trying to lose weight! You don’t have to eliminate whole food groups to get results! Ugh, carbs are not the enemy. Really, ladies, they are not the enemy. They are your friends or can be your friend. If you kicked them to the curb a while ago, … Read More
Workout Wednesday: Tight Buns Tight Glutes Workout
Ladies, let’s work those glutes. Strong glutes keep your lower back healthy, as well as your knees, and hips! Today’s workout will target your glutes. You will definitely get a nice glute pump! Let me know how it goes over here on Beauty Of Strengths Facebook page. Tight Buns Workout * 5 Sets (Straight Sets) or 5 Rounds (circuit style) … Read More
Movement Monday: Stability Hamstring Curls/Glute Bridge Hybrid
Stability Hamstring Curl/Glute Bridge Hybrid Targets that backside also known as your posterior chain! * Hamstrings * Glutes How to do: 1. Place your heels on the ball 2. Lift up, squeeze your glutes/ brace your core – this will keep you stable and not wobbly. 3. Don’t hyperextend your lower back 4. Keep the weight distributed through your upper … Read More
5 Ways to get your first pull up
Let’s clear the air about pull ups. Women can do pull ups! Ladies don’t feel defeated. It’s just gonna take some work. Some will say “we can’t, we don’t have the upper body strength.” Sure, maybe not at first, but over time we have the capacity to get strong and be able to do them! If you’re up for … Read More
Workout Wednesday: Sliding and Burning Legs
Hi y’all! Happy Hump Day! I’ve got a leg and glute workout for you. Like the title says, you’ll be sliding and burning – lol! So, grab your paper plates, Valslides, or a washcloth and let’s work that lower body! Your glorious glutes, hamstrings, and your quads! 🍑💪🏾 ** Complete 5 rounds ** Rest as needed – preferably at the … Read More
Diet Rant
I first wrote this post over on my Beauty of Strength Facebook page; it got great traction. I was stocked! Several people shared my post. So, I thought I post here on my blog too! Facebook Post Full disclosure, I’ve had it. There may be a bit of swearing in the post ahead. Not your thing? Don’t like it… #bye! … Read More
Workout Wednesday: The 40/20 Workout
The 40/20 Workout 3 -5 rounds/sets (Depending on the time you have available) 1. DB Squat Press: 40 sec work/20 sec rest 2. DB Alternating Lunges w/curl: 40 sec work/20 sec rest 3. DB Romanian Deadlift with a DB Bent Over Row: 40 sec work/20 sec rest 4. Bodyweight Jump Squats: 40 sec work/40 sec rest * Double … Read More
Workout Wednesday: Full Body Dumbbell Workout
Ready get your strong and sweat on! Today’s workout is a full body dumbbell workout. Grab one or two dumbbells. You may need a lighter pair for some of the exercises depending on your strength. I’ve got some feedback on it already, they said it was good one! Try this workout and let me know how it goes: 1a. DB … Read More
10 Ways to Un – Diet
Let’s start this un – diet process! Are you ready?! It will take work, but I know you can do this because many women like yourself have! I know deep down inside, you’ve had it. You are tired of the ups and the downs, tired of not being able to lose the pounds, tired of feeling lethargic and just … Read More
Why Diets Suck! And 5 things to Do Instead.
Diet rules suck, and they aren’t sustainable. Ever sign up to work with a coach or a diet plan, and you get the plan to get started? You’re super excited because this time is gonna be different. You open up the email, and the email is reading back to you a long list of what you can and … Read More