Gym Accessories

There's not much in the world that can make me drag myself to the gym. I definitely don't fit the typical gym bunny stereotype, physically or mentally. But I've been trying to make a change in how I feel about myself, and how I that starts with how I treat my body. It's a struggle to stay committed to something that I don't love, and I definitely don't love running or working out.

However, I do love shopping. So in order to jump start my excitement about working out, I have picked up a few exciting goodies to help me get jazzed about making my way to the gym. 

First of all is these headphones. They are from Target, and are exclusively my 'gym' headphones. The around the ear style is perfect for running, and the sound is so great. 

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Another part of taking care of myself is staying hydrated. Unfortunately I live in Texas, and the water is so hard that I even feel awful showering in it. So a Brita filtered bottle is the only way to go. 

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Waist trimmers have been taking over social media, so I figured I had to try one out for myself. This one from AZ Trimmer has done a ton for me. It has improved my posture so much, and when I wear it my waist shrinks like crazy. It also works really well as a gym reminder - wearing it on my drive home reminds me to stop by and work up a sweat! This product was provided to me in exchange for my honest review. All opinions of all the products listed are my own. 

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What tricks do you use to trick yourself into going to the gym? Do you hate it as much as I do? What gets you motivated? Let me know in the comments below!   

Why I Love Tea Tree Oil

I mentioned tea tree oil in my Sunday Skincare Routine, as a treatment for acne. Thanks to stress and hormones, my 'face demons' have been out of control the last couple of months. 

poll time: has anyone else tried tea tree oil for spots? maybe it's just a placebo, but i feel like my skin improved drastically once i started putting this stuff on any spots, especially hormonal acne. not to mention it smells like heaven. 

if you couldn't tell, i'm getting more and more into oils lately. i use rosehip oil instead of moisturizer in the morning, argan oil instead of hair product, now tea tree oil instead of proactiv or other benzoyl peroxide spot treatments. i just like the idea that i am putting organic things on my face, i guess. hopefully it balances out the processed junk that i insist on eating. 

anyway, i got this tea tree oil on amazon and i'm obsessed. only $14 for 4 oz which is a crazy good deal, and the bottle is such a pretty blue color. my vanity is getting super pretty and colorful. ‪

What are some of your home remedies for acne? Have you tried tea tree oil? And this is cool - I used this on some whooping mosquito bites I got a couple of days ago and it took the itch out nearly completely. Can I get a hallelujah for natural remedies!