Creating Congruity: Discovering physical, mental and spiritual harmony among a hectic life

Chapter 2:Black Friday Fit Finds

Hello friends!

I am finally getting around to posting the second installment in my Continuing Congruity blog series (it’s about dang time). Instead of doing a regular run of the mill supplements blog post, I decided to do one big mashup of all my current favorite health & wellness products. So before we get started below I created a list of ALL my discount codes that will help you save extra moolah on Black Friday!

FRÉ Skincare: MEASUREME

Further Foods: MEASUREMEWHOLE10

Just Thrive: MEASUREMEWHOLE25 (valid for BF only) or MESSUREMEWHOLE (for everyday purchases)

MacroLife Naturals: MMW25

Ora Organics: MMW10

Perfect Supplements: MEASURE10

Viva Naturals: Kaili10

Now that you’ve got all the savings in hand with out further ado, here is my Black Friday Fit Finds roundup! Lets kick things off with my skincare favorites. As you all know I’ve been using FRÉ Skincare products for a little over two years now. Within the first 5 days of using the12FRÉ skincare set I noticed my skin was visibly clearer. As a girl who loves to sweat I do notice that my pores get clogged easily by the dirt & grime in the gym. FRÉ helps get deep into my pores and clear out all the dirt & grime that finds its way in there. Not only do I notice my pores are significantly clearer, I can also tell that my skin is super soft and supple. I no longer feel obligated to wear makeup when I go out, instead I actually LOVE to show off my naked face. FRÉ skincare set has not only made my skin look and feel flawless but it also helps prevent future breakouts. Since sweating is apart of my daily routine it’s nice to have a skincare routine that is geared towards protecting against future skin mishaps. They also get my hippy juices goin’ because they are an all natural skincare company that is also cruelty free. FRÉ embraces boss babes who grind each day & put their health & well-being first. They embrace our values of women’s empowerment & beauty in motion all while giving back to the Earth. So now that you know a few reasons why I absolutely love FRÉ you can checkout my must haves below.

  • FRÉ Skincare Essentials:

    • Sets:

      • 12FRÉ Set: a comprehensive daily 3-step routine that creates a clear complexion and a healthy glow. It combats exercise and sweat-induced skin damage: breakouts, dehydration and the signs of aging.
        Step 1: Purify Me - a hydrating facial cleanser.
        Step 2: Revive Me - a deep replenishing serum.
        Step 3: Protect Me - an ultra-light moisturizer with SPF30.

      • The Glow Set: Enjoy the complete beauty treatment for women who work out! The 123FRÉ Set, and GLOW ME: our tinted moisturizer with SPF15, are the essential daily skincare products for active skin. They prevent sweat-induced conditions - breakouts, dehydration, redness, premature aging - and create a healthy glow during your workouts and every day. Powered by Argania Active Complex, FRÉ's breakthrough formula made of organic Argan oil and fresh water extract, these four FRÉ products protect, purify, clear and even skin.

      • The Detox Set: The 123FRÉ Set, and our DETOX ME clearing mask, are essential skincare products for active skin. They prevent sweat-induced damage - breakouts, dehydration, redness, and premature aging - and create a healthy glow.

      • FRÉ Body: The first comprehensive skincare set for your body, specially formulated for active skin. If you are an athlete or just active, you need a tailor-made solution to protect your skin from the daily combination of sweat, sun, and environmental aggression. The FRÉ BODY 3-step routine protects your skin before, during and after your workouts. Powered by our breakthrough Argania Active Complex , this specialized body solution prevents and treats acne, dark spots, sun damage, skin inflammation and the signs of aging all over your body, leaving you with a clear and glowing skin.
        Step 1: Protect Body - Defense Moisturizing Lotion with SPF30.
        Step 2: Purify Body - Clarifying Body Cleanser.
        Step 3: Glow Body - Nourishing Dry Oil with Botanical Oil

    • Singles:

      • Brighten Me: A super-performance eye contour cream, that keeps eyes shining brightly throughout your active lifestyle. Increase your natural collagen production, prevent transepidermal water loss, and restore the protective barrier function of your skin to repair environmental damage. A truly magical combination of key patented ingredients puts this product in a league of its own. Send your dark circles, wrinkles, and eye-bags packing.

      • Recover Me: 3-in-1 treatment: clears, fights UV damage, hydrates
        Your active skin only needs one night-time solution. Meet Recover Me, the revolutionary night cream that fights breakouts, sun damage, and dehydration. It strengthens your skin barrier night after night, so you can continue living your active lifestyle with confidence during the day. Recover Me's magic is based on an Argan Tree patent-pending formula that is more powerful than existing chemical solutions to fight UV damage and skin inflammation. With this little miracle cream, you can wake up ready for the day, with a clear and radiant complexion.

      • Detox Me: Detox Me is a natural clearing mask formulated to prevent post-sweat breakouts and acne, remove excess oils and unclog pores. Its gentle peeling purifies skin of dead cells, and liberates from the weekly build-up of city pollutants and everyday impurities. Enriched with Argania Active Complex, FRÉ’s unique blend of organic Argan oil and Argan leaf extract, Detox Me creates a natural healthy glow. After Detox Me, it is recommended to apply Revive Me or your favorite moisturizer for a complete hydra-detox treatment.

      • I Am Love: Co-created with Global Yoga Instructor Talia Sutra, is a luxurious, yet minimalistic, all-natural blend of 5 super-oils. These were carefully selected to create a wellspring of antioxidants, essential fatty acids, vitamins and nutrients. Together they generate an unbreakable barrier of protection on the skin’s surface, to lock in intense moisture, provide deluxe hydration, and alleviate uneven, sun-damaged textures - promoting a natural glow and plump young-looking skin. I AM LOVE mimics your skin’s natural oil which helps reduce excess sebum production (oily skin) and/or helps replenish your oil levels (for dry skin), which restores balance and keeps breakouts at bay. It is perfect for change of season, when your skin needs an extra little boost, as the highly concentrated formula can give back what the weather elements take away. I AM LOVE facial oil – the elixir of youth – for all skin types, all year round.

Now that we’ve got skincare out of the way lets move onto my current supplements regimen. As promised I always intend on being 100% transparent with you guys so when it comes to supplements I have to be totally honest… YOU DO NOT NEED SUPPLEMENTS TO ACEIVE YOUR HEALTH & WELLNESS GOALS. I mean really it’s all a huge ploy by the fitness industry to get you to blow all your money. So now you’re thinking “okay, where is she going with this”. Bear with me. I went years without using supplements and did just fine on my wellness journey. It wasn’t until recently that I decided to really invest in specific supplements in order to pick up the slack in the areas that my body is lacking. Now that you know my true feelings about supplements, here is a list of ones that I currently use and that I have found to give me true results without breaking the bank.

  • Omega-3: This is essential when it comes to reducing inflammation as well as increasing the breakdown and use of fatty acids. By breaking down the fatty acids this helps reduce the storage of them.

  • Multivitamins: Taking a multivitamin is essential because chances are you aren’t getting all of the nutrients you need from your diet. A multi can help with that. Think of taking a multivitamin as you giving your body some extra of love.

  • Vitamin B: Feeling fatigued? It’s probably because you are low in B Vitamins. The vitamin B family is know for its ability to reduce inflammation, support hormone health, promote heart health and aid in maintaining a healthy metabolism as well as good digestive health.

  • Probiotics: Probiotics play a major roll in supporting our gut health. They aid in keeping our immune system strong, maintaining healthy digestion and a speedy metabolism. When our gut health is out of whack it causes our whole system to be out of whack. Another thing to consider when choosing a probiotic is to look for one with a high CFU (Colony Forming Unit). Find a probiotic with 1-10 billion CFU’s for the best results. Probiotics help us maintain good gut health no matter what life throws at us.

  • MCT Oil: Looking for instant energy, focus and fat loss? Well look no further. MCT Oil contains medium-length chain triglycerides that are easy to digest and are linked to aid in mental focus, energy & fat loss. MCT oil is easily absorbed and transported throughout the body. It can be used as an instant source of energy or can be converted into ketones to fuel your brain. MCT oil may support weight loss by increasing fullness, fat loss, energy burning, ketone production and by improving your gut environment. MCT oil can increase fat burning and reduce the need for carbs during exercise. However, it is unclear whether this translates to improved exercise performance.

  • Collagen: If you’ve been following me for some time you know I RAVE about all the amazing benefits of collagen. Collagen is a pure source of protein that aids in improving our gut health, makes our hair and skin look amazing, promotes nail growth and aids in healing and preventing joint pain. Collagen is super easy to incorporate it into your every day routine because it mixes extremely well in all liquids and has ZERO flavor. I usually add a scoop to my morning cup of joe or in a smoothie.

    • My Recommended Brand: Further Foods (they now have flavored collagens that are to die for!)

  • Greens Powder: These are filled with antioxidants, fiber, protein, essential greens that your body might not be getting from your diet. Perfect to add to smoothies for a little extra somethin’, something’ to enhance your health.

  • Reds Powder: Reds superfood supplements are so much more than a fruit blend. Reds powder has nutrient-rich, anti-aging anti-oxidants, polyphenols and heart-friendly plant sterols. An Organic super food supplement with probiotics: Miracle Reds Superfood fruit & veggie drinks powder with ingredient list of vital digestive enzymes, polyphenols, vitamins & minerals for all day energy. A Super Fruit Blend of blueberries, boysenberries, elderberries, blackberries, and red raspberries combines to form a nutritional powerhouse. Packed with antioxidants proven to help mop-up unstable free radicals that damage cells. All ingredients are high in polyphenols, carotenes, and phytonutrient antioxidants – compounds sorely missing in typical diets.

  • Protein Powders: Extra protein in our diets supports lean muscle growth. Many times we just don’t get enough from our diets. I always suggest adding a high quality protein into your routine.

Okay, you now have the official low-down all all the supplements & skincare products I am currently using AND all my discount codes to help you get extra savings this Black Friday. Have a happy thanksgiving my friends!

xo,

Kaili

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