In case you missed our last episode of An Extra Dose, you can listen to that here! In case you can’t find us on apple podcasts, you may have to unsubscribe from our old podcast, and then search again for “an extra dose” and then resubscribe!
In case you miss any of our future episodes of An Extra Dose, you can listen to them under on our main page (adoubledose.com > Lifestyle > Podcasts).
A little about this episode:
The Belbel sisters share the pros and cons of being a twin, and dealing with trust in relationships. They also share their favorites of the week.
We would LOOOOVE to hear your feedback. We are just starting out, so any tips or anything you want answered, we are all ears! Also, don’t forget to rate + review us on iTunes.
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We have gotten so many questions about beauty topics recently, so in addition to our posts on skincare and makeup, we had been asked to share our go-to hair products.
SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER, MASKS:
Amika Triple RX Shampoo: Our hair stylist recommended this shampoo, and once we started using it, we were hooked! It smells amazing and is sulfate-free!
Amika Triple RX Conditioner: This conditioner really goes deep and nourishes your hair, leaving it super silky and soft.
Kevin Murphy Blonde Angel Wash: Our hair stylist recommended this to help with brassy color (esp if you have balayage or blonde hair)
Amika The Wizard Multi-Benefit Primer: This one of our top products because it smells amazing, cuts down on blow dry time, and also protects against heat products!
Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum: This one is a great buy because it is affordable and makes your hair silky, shiny and frizz-free. It also adds shine! We like to apply it to our ends!
T3 Twirl Convertible Curling Iron: hands own our most used hair tools. You can change out the barrel with other thicknesses, and it leaves your hair super soft!
T3 Whirl Trio Wand: similar to the iron above, this one is more of a wand to get beachy waves.
Nylon Paddle Brush: We use this paddle brush for brushing out our hair, or just drying to get an even, straight dry.
Ceramic + Ion Thermal Round Brush: We love this brush for blowing out our hair! It helps with drying your hair quicker and it also helps to smooth and shine hair.
Happy Wednesday! We are so excited to be back with another fitness post. We have been getting SO many requests to share our workouts and diet, etc. In case you missed any of our fitness posts, you can check them all out here. We are going to be sharing what we eat/what our diet consists of, but before we get into that we are going to share a little more about this super versatile workout outfit from Lolë . We love what they stand for (Live Out Loud Every Day).
They have the cutest activewear that you can wear from the gym to errands. What we love especially about them is that all of their stuff is versatile and high-performance (and also moisture-wicking!) These crops are AMAZING, especially if you’re petite, or have shorter legs like us. They come in 4 colors (we are wearing black!)
These crops also have a really cool feature in them, COOLMAX ® ALL SEASON, which keeps your body cooler on the hot runs, but also keeps you warmer on chillier days. How cool is that?!
This white tank comes in 5 colors and has moisture-wicking and also has antimicrobial protection. Besides all of these amazing features, we love the fit of it, and how the back has a mesh racerback.
We threw on this hooded jacket for cooler temps (comes in 5 colors and is SO soft and cozy!)And, now for more about what we eat! It is probably one of our most asked questions (besides what our workouts are, haha). We honestly eat very plain and boring most of the time. We have tracked macros and calories in the past, but it is honestly just too much for us, and causes too much anxiety. You have to ultimately figure out what works best for you, and we do think it is a great place to start if you’re wanting to stay on track or get an idea of how much/what you’re eating/keep yourself accountable!
If you do decide you want to track your calories or macros, we suggest using MyFitnessPal and/or calculate your macros using a website like this one.Since we don’t really track our calories, it is hard to say how much we typically eat in a day, but our guess would be between 1800-2200 calories. Don’t let that number make you think you should eat any less or more than you already are;)! Instead of tracking calories or macros, we definitely do pay close attention to nutrition labels and ingredients, and portion sizes. It isn’t always necessarily what you’re eating, but more how much of it you’re eating. For example, things like nuts, chips, popcorn, etc, are not bad for you at all, but if you eat the whole bag’s worth, instead of a cup, that changes a lot.
When we are eating at home, we use a food scale or measuring cups to have correct portion sizes for things like protein, grains, etc. You definitely don’t have to do this, but if you’re wanting to be more accurate, we suggest it! We will be sharing what we typical eat for each meal below, and we also shared it in this post.Our diet mainly consists of lean proteins, like fish, eggs, chicken, steak, etc., fruits, vegetables, healthy grains, and nuts/seeds. We don’t do a ton of diary just because we don’t feel the best eating it, but Greek yogurt is a great option, too! If you don’t do dairy, you can also do lactose-free yogurt or coconut yogurt. We usually stick to a protein, carb, and fat at each meal. This article talks more about macronutrients, and why they’re important! Eating protein keeps you full, and vegetables give you fiber, so we always eat those in every meal!Example of what we eat in a day (obviously this varies!):
about 3-4 oz grilled chicken/rotisserie chicken (bought at Sam’s club or any grocery store) with a salad made with romaine lettuce/spring mix with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, mushrooms, carrots, etc. For dressing, we use balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar and salt and pepper. We also use mustard on our salads. SO good!
3-4 oz of salmon or can of tuna with salad (above) or sautéed vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, onions, etc in a tablespoon of coconut oil
similar to lunch, 3-4 oz of lean protein (can be a turkey or chicken patty, too) with salad or oven roasted veggies (made with coconut oil) with some kabocha squash or just a lot of vegetables (you could also have butternut squash, sweet potato, rice, etc.– about 1/2 cup)
sometimes we just have eggs (2 eggs, 2 whites) with vegetables and salsa
spaghetti squash with tomato sauce and 3-4oz of grilled chicken or shrimp
We are all about a good dupe! Trust us, we love our designer pieces, but we love a good find that is a look for less. We are all-out investing in designer pieces you can wear all of the time, but we also love some steals that you can mix and match with your higher-end pieces.
We rounded up our favorite designer pieces, and found a dupe for them that is a fraction of the price!
We actually have the splurge version of this, and would probably recommend it, especially if you’re going to be wearing it every day. The dupe version is great, but will probably change colors.
Y’all have probably seen us post these GORGEOUS rings from Everly Rings before. We got our first stack over a year and a half ago, and are still loving them. We get SO many questions about them. People even stop us if we are just wearing them out places! We actually got our mom a stack for Mother’s Day last year because she loved ours so much. If you’re wondering if they are real diamonds, they answer is no, BUT, they look SO real (aka- a look for less, which we are ALL about!) Here’s what we love about them: they are eco-friendly and conflict-free simulated diamonds, and they have both gold plated and sterling silver settings. ALL so gorgeous!They come beautifully wrapped in this box, and are affordable and so chic! {Rings- Top to Bottom: Middle finger: Asscher, 1 carat Reese, Beverly Hills, Esme | Ring finger: Levy, Camilla, Beverly Hills, Sutton}
We honestly get asked all of the time which rings we are wearing specifically, and it can get so tricky because they have SO many gorgeous styles, and it is so hard to pick our favorites! {use DDOSE for 15% off}If you’re not sure which rings to pick out, or just want a second opinion, the Everly stylists will style a stack just for you, and will send you pictures! You can also check their website and Instagram for some stack ideas. We seriously have such a hard time picking just one because they’re all gorgeous.
{Rings: Sutton, Beverly Hills, Asscher}
They have an amazing deal going on: any 3 stackable bands for $150, or 5 for $250! PS- Don’t forget to use our discount code – DDOSE for 15% off your order!
Some of our favorite things about these rings are that you can wear them as every day pieces! They can be dressed up or down, and worn with your other pieces as well.They are also great for freshening up your wedding set, or for anniversary or promise rings!The BEST thing about them is that they are great for traveling! Who wants to risk ringing their real-deal diamonds with them, and have a chance of losing them? Not us! We loooove bringing these on trips with us!If you’re pregnant, or know someone who’s pregnant, these are great for that, too! Your rings will usually get tighter, making it difficult to wear your favorite rings. Well, here you go! Great option!
We have had some of our stacks for years now, and still wear them all of the time! They do not tarnish, but just be careful when using soaps and lotions!
As far as cleaning them goes, they have a great cleaning solution that is sterling-safe to keep your rings looking sparkly!
To clean them, simply mix one cap of cleaning solution with a cup of water. Once the solution is mixed, gently place the rings at the bottom of a bowl (just the sterling ones), and let them soak for 20 minutes. After they are done soaking, take the rings out and rinse them off with water and dry them with a paper towel. Super easy!
In case you missed our last episode, you can listen to that here! In case you can’t find us on apple podcasts, you may have to unsubscribe from our old podcast, and then search again for “an extra dose” and then resubscribe!
In case you miss any of our future episodes of An Extra Dose, you can listen to them under on our main page (adoubledose.com > Lifestyle > Podcasts).
A little about this episode:
On this episode of An Extra Dose podcast, the girls share their tips for starting a blog. They also talk about their eyelash and hair extensions and what their go-to hair products are. They finish off with their favorites for the week.
We would LOOOOVE to hear your feedback. We are just starting out, so any tips or anything you want answered, we are all ears! Also, don’t forget to rate + review us on iTunes.
To listen to the episode, click the PLAY button at the top, or you can search “an extra dose” in iTunes or the podcast app!
Send any questions you wanted answered on An Extra Dose to [email protected] OR comment below on this post.