The sayings that center around “pain is beauty” may work for some. But some of us (including me) isn’t trying to hear that.
We want style combined with comfort and we want it now! Are you with me?
If comfort is at the top of your list when selected something to wear, you will find yourself in actual heaven when you rock these. Check out the most comfy dresses available at Blue Labels Boutique.
The Unabashed Dress is not only shamefully comfortable, she’s stylish too! Puffy sleeves, high low hem, and the slinky-ness of this material is EVERYTHING!
Drama Queen Dress
The Drama Queen Dress isn’t pajama inspired for no reason. It’s satin material will remind you of a sleep shirt. Plus, it’s slightly oversized to give you all the comfort you need to sprawl out on the couch or shop around a mall.
The Denim On The Fray dress has been one of the most shopped dresses in the boutique. Not only comfortable, she’s also versatile. Wear it with out without a top underneath. Or throw a sweater or jacket over the top. The options are really limitless with this one.
Keeping It Mod Dress $32
The Keeping It Mod Dress is comfy and sexy. Im all about a keyhole neckline. How about you?
The Audacious Dress is one of my personal favorites. Mainly because I’ve slept in it. So, I can confirm without a doubt that it is comfortable. I have a small son, I have to take naps when I can. 🤷🏽♀️
I know. I know. These dresses are putting you in a “add to cart” kind of mood, right? Let me know which one you will be grabbing in the comments…
With every new year, gym subscriptions and fitness routines flourish. It’s very common for people to decide to get fit, but after a few weeks, people often falter. Motivation fails, especially when it doesn’t seem as though your efforts are achieving much.
One of the mistakes that people make when trying to get fit is that they only focus on one thing. Yes, a well balanced and regular exercise routine are a huge part of improving your fitness, but there’s more to it than that. Your whole lifestyle needs to adjust, including your diet.
Food is Fuel
Well, food is a lot of things. It’s enjoyable, for started, and there is a cultural aspect to eating as a group. However, food is first and foremost, fuel for our bodies. Your body uses calories as fuel, which are found in every kind of food. But it isn’t as simple as simply eating the correct amount of calories.
About 45-65% of your calories should come from carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates, such as those found in whole grains, fruits, beans, and vegetables are best as they are digested more slowly. This fuels your body throughout the day, rather than in fits and starts. They will also have vitamins and minerals.
As well as carbohydrates, your fuel should be a well-balanced supply of protein, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats. A healthy diet is vital for your general health and for your goal of getting fitter.
While it may be tempting to simply cut a load of calories to lose weight, this isn’t always the best way. If your diet leaves you feeling unless, then you aren’t getting enough calories. As you increase your activity levels, you need to eat enough to keep you going.
Calories are sometimes seen as the enemy to weight loss and fitness goals, but this is a fallacy. True, too many calories can lead to unwanted weight gain, while a calorie deficit diet will help you lose weight. However, you still need calories to keep you going.
If you’re trying to lose weight, then a general rule of thumb is aim for 1200-1500 calories per day for a women and between 1500-1800 calories per day for a man. However, this can change depending on your goals and your circumstances.
Planning Your Diet
Making sure that you eat the right amount of calories and the right kinds of food are necessary steps to maintaining a healthy diet that will assist with your exercise routine. However, it’s not always easy to manage, especially if you want to maintain your diet.
As with exercise, one issue with keeping a diet going is that motivation may fade. If your diet is too stringent, then it will sap the joy out of eating and you’ll be very tempted to give it up. However, a diet that is too relaxed won’t have the effect that you want.
Balance is key, with your routine and diet alike. This blog post can help you to plan a workout routine and an appropriate diet plan to go along with it.
It’s the start of a new year, so it’s not all too surprising that many people have set themselves new fitness goals or have implemented a new fitness routine. Of course, we’re a few weeks in, so some people are struggling to stick to their resolutions and are looking for advice that can help them stay motivated and benefit as much as possible. Here are a few suggestions that can help you to get the most from your own fitness regime!
Know How Much Exercise You Need
It’s recommended that the average adult gets one hundred and fifty minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week, or seventy five minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise each week. Fit this into your schedule, no matter how busy you may feel.
Make Sure You’re Fuelling Your Body Properly
When you’re exercising, your body needs fuel to help you to be as active as possible during this time. This means providing your body with plenty of energy. All too many people try to diet and completely minimise the amount they’re eating at the same time as implementing a new exercise regime. This is nonsensical. You will feel tired, drained, exhausted and may even collapse if you do this. Instead, make sure that you’re eating a healthy, balanced diet and that you provide yourself with enough food to get through your workout to the best of your ability. The amount you eat can be measured in calories. The amount of calories you should aim to get into your diet will depend on factors like age, sex and activity levels. Follow the guide below for a rough estimate.
Children aged 2 to 8 – 1000 to 1400 calories
Girls aged 9 to 13 – 1400 to 1600 calories
Boys aged 9 to 13 – 1600 to 2000 calories
Active women aged 14 to 30 – 2400 calories
Sedentary women aged 14 to 30 – 1800 to 2000 calories
Active men aged 14 to 30 – 2800 to 3200 calories
Sedentary men aged 14 to 30 – 2000 to 2600 calories
Active adults over 30 – 2000 to 3000 calories
Sedentary adults over 30 – 1600 to 2400 calories
As well as a healthy diet, you may want to try supplements that can fill gaps in your diet and boost your performance. There are plenty of great suppliers out there and you can visit them to find quality supplements at a fair price.
Be Patient
A lot of people expect immediate results from their fitness routine. This isn’t how life works. It may take months to see the changes you expect, such as being toned, gaining muscle, building strength, becoming more flexible or whatever else your goal may be. Progress takes time. Be patient and consistent and the results will come eventually. Don’t give up!
Hopefully, some of the information outlined above should help you to stick to your exercise routine and get the most from it. Each step will make a big difference as long as you take it on board and practice it properly. Good luck and enjoy the benefits when you begin to feel them!
In a few weeks, Valentine’s Day will be here. It seems like we just kissed our boo for New Years, doesn’t it?
No matter how quickly it arrived, it’s almost here so let’s celebrate! For me, V-Day is going to be alot different than in years past. I mean yes…there’s COVID. But I also have a 20 month old son who will be celebrating the day with my husband and I. Which to be honest…I’m totally happy with because he’s most definitely my valentine.
This just means that we have to get creative when it comes to romance. But that’s BEEN a thing since he’s arrived. Sooo, if you find yourself planning a day for your SO and them babies, you might want to continue reading. Here are some ideas on how you and your bae can still share special moments on February 14th.
1. Each of you write out 10 questions you want to know about eachother that you don’t know. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been together. There’s always something new to learn.
2. Search for a recipe for a good item that neither of you have made before. And cook it together.
3. Turn your living room into a nightclub. All you need is a playlist and cocktails. You can even dress up like you’re going out. Then dance the night away. (And there’s no need for a designated driver.)
4. Once the kids go to bed, turn your bedroom into a spa. Add soothing music, face masks, warm oil to give eachother a massage, and some candles.
5. Turn it into family game day. Pick a board game that everyone can play. Don’t forget favored snacks, fruity drinks for the kids, and adult drinks for you.
6. Plan your future with a vision board. It might not sound romantic. But planning your year together can be very sexy!
7. Make it a movie night. Let each person pick a rom-com you want to see and spend the night binging on them.
8. Print out photos from your phone. Then spend the night putting the pictures in photo albums. How romantic would it be to reminisce on what was going on when you took the photos.
9. Create scavenger hunt with clues that your boo will find throughout the day. And make the “prize” YOU after the kids are in the bed.
Any of these sound like something you would do?! Let me know in the comments…
Last week, you were introduced to the Valorous Jacket. It is the latest to be released in the Fashion Not Fear Collection.
The Valorous Skirt was previously made and already available on Blue Labels Boutique. The skirt needed something. It wasn’t until recently that I figured out that it needed a matching jacket. Don’t get me wrong, it looks great with other pieces, too. But if you know me, you know I love a good two piece set.
This jacket and skirt is definitely the set you’ve been missing in your life.
Thoughts on the set?? Let me know in the comments…