Happily Hughes

Fitness

How to Build Muscle

October 17, 2019

Another frequently asked question from y’all, and I am here to answer it.  A lot of you wanted to know how I got my abs to finally pop.  Honestly, I was doing abs wrong for YEARS.  That’s embarrassing to say since it’s my job to know these things.  But if I am being honest, the more I did a cardio based workout and  ab work 4 times a week I still couldn’t figure out why they weren’t more defined.  Until now…. How I Got My Abs to Pop FINALLY! The secret, and what’s been working for me, is 2...

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Divorce Books/Podcasts

October 8, 2019

Another much requested post is the best books and podcasts I recommend for people who are going through divorce .  I am happy to share what’s helped me, and if you have any other recommendations for the best divorce apps and podcasts please be sure to share your favorites below!   The Best Divorce Apps and Podcasts  You’ll Get Through This– One of the top recommendations from y’all!  A great and motivational book to get you through the toughest parts of divorce.  5 Love Languages– Also another recommendation from so many of you.  I do love this book and it...

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Daily IF Schedule and Calories

October 2, 2019

Per y’alls request I am sharing exactly what I eat in a day and my daily calorie goal.  Please note that I do workout 6 days a week for at least an hour.  If you want to read more about my daily workouts go here. My Intermittent Fasting Meal Plan Breakfast  1 packet of oatmeal with 1 TBSP chia seeds and 1/2 cup protein powder Snack  Protein shake with at least 20 grams of protein and spinach Lunch  Poke bowl with tuna, brown rice, and lots of veggies or similar macros Snack  Protein bar and some healthy fats (coconut...

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Intermittent Fasting and Working Out

September 26, 2019

Ok lets get down to the nitty gritty of Intermittent Fasting.  I am going to share my eating schedule and workout regiment in hopes that it will help you on your IF/FWTFL journey. 16-8 is the normal intermittent fasting schedule.  That means you don’t eat for 16 hours a day and you do eat for 8 hours a day.  I, personally, cant do that.  I do a 14/10 split where I don’t eat for 14 hours a day and do eat for 10.  If you’re doing FWTFL please note my low carb days and workouts.  I plan my workouts...

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Favorite Friday with Red Dress Boutique

September 20, 2019

It’s been awhile since we’ve done a Friday Favorites!  I’ve partnered up with Red Dress to bring you some great Fall staples.  You can shop everything from these photos at the bottom of this post! You know I love matching with Henley!   Shop My Red Dress Boutique Favorites JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.    

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Back to School Safety

September 19, 2019

This post is sponsored by Allstate.  I only work with brands I love, so thank you for helping me to support them.  Back-to-school time!  And I’ve partnered up with my good friends at Allstate to give you safety and eco-friendly tips for the best start to the school year yet.  It’s been quite the transition for us as Hudson started Kindergarten, and Henley is in daycare now!  So, I really had to get everything in order from the get-go. First, let’s discuss safety.  I was SO nervous for Hudson to start riding the school bus, but this article helped...

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Divorce

It’s Ok to Not Be Ok

September 17, 2019

Going through a divorce or know someone who is? Keep reading to see why it’s okay to not be okay and how you can help a friend going through a divorce. As part of this divorce series, I really want to touch on the mental health portion of all of this.  Divorce is HARD.  There are countless studies done on the emotional and mental toll divorce takes on a human being, and the results (while varied) come out to roughly the same thing: this shit will bring you to your knees.  Even if it’s the most amicable divorce.  It...

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Supplements and Intermittent Fasting

September 16, 2019

How was your first week of Intermittent Fasting?  I remember doing it for the first time intermittent fasting and how hard it was to get used to.  But now that I’ve done it for so long, I can’t remember what it was like before I started intermittent fasting!  I promise you’ll start seeing benefits soon if you’re not already- trust me! Just fight through those hunger pains girlfriend!  Today I want to talk to y’all about supplements.  This is a frequently asked question and one I really want to dive into today because I believe in supplements and really try...

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