Fall for these Skin Care Tips for Autumn Outdoor Lovers

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Jennifer FIsher

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.

I’ve been on a skin care and over wellness kick as I transition out of summer into fall. Especially since we just returned from a Mexico trip a couple weeks ago where I enjoy ALL the sun, and ate ALL the things! It was quite a treat to return home, to a box loaded with some of the latest, greatest products designed to help mid-life me live my best life! Read on for my fall skin care tips and how you can incorporate these products into your life.

Check out the “trailer” for all these great products that will help you optimize your health, wellness and beauty this fall!

Remember to Protect Yourself in the Sun

Despite the weather cooling off a bit, the sun can still be shining something fierce and lull you into a false sense of security. Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun even gets through and damage your skin (and hair and eyes) on cloudy days. And because the weather is so mild and beautiful (isn’t it an amazing time of year?!), we are all probably spending more time outdoors. So, if you’re heading out for a run, hike or to watch your favorite sports team play outdoors, make sure you are taking proactive, preventative measures by wearing sunscreen, a brimmed hat, and long sleeves, if the weather permits.

Get Your Glow Growing from the Inside

Biosil ® Liquid Capsules. — Take two tiny Biosil liquid capsules a day (AM/PM) to help get your glow on!

In addition to preventative skin measures in the sun, you can also take care of your skin, hair and nails from the “inside out,” thanks to Biosil ® Liquid Capsules. After age 21, your body’s collagen production starts to decline – and UVR from the sun is no friend of keeping collagen, elastin and keratin fabulous over time. Ugh, that’s a real bummer for year-round sun worshipers like myself. But Biosil can help skin, hair, nails and joints that are suffering the effects of diminished collagen production.

Interestingly, Biosil isn’t actually collagen product like the powders and other supplements that are touted, but instead a clinically-proven supplement backed by my 25+ years and $20 million of research into how it can help your body generate more of its own collagen and protect what you already have.

The vegan-friendly capsules are clear, tiny and easy to swallow, and contain the liquid Biosil formula. As directed, I take two capsules a day, one in the morning and one in the evening. Taking care of my joints is priority number one with me, but also, I appreciate how Biosil also helps elastin and keratin become more resilient and make wrinkles and fine lines soften and hair and nails thicker and stronger – and joints happier! You can learn more HERE.

Take Care of Previous “Sins of the Sun” at Home

Medpeel Professional Strength Dark Spot Corrector Brightening Serum Save 20% with code BABBLE20 at MedPeel.com (valid 10/1/22 to 12/31/22) — *Medpeel Cark Spot Corrector is my new best friend!*

If you’re like me, and getting a big older, you may have started noticing dark spots on your face . . . and chest and hands (for me). These dark age spots (or “liver spots” as my grandmother called them –ewww), are from cumulative UV damage from the sun, and can also be exacerbated by a genetic predisposition. Well, that’s no fun. I don’t have the time to sit around in a med spa or funds for any laser type treatments to zap them away – so I was THRILLED to find Medpeel Professional Strength Dark Spot Corrector Brightening Serum that is clinical strength, but safe enough for me to use at home. This easy to apply serum can fade dark spots with visible results and make skin tone more luminous overall in as little as 14 days.

Use up to twice daily, after cleaning, exfoliating and toning face with the products of your preference. Then rub in a few drops of the concentrated serum at problem areas (or honestly all over the tops of my hands and full face) and the finish with a sunscreen (SEE, ya need to keep up with the sunscreen). The active ingredient is Alpha Arbutin, a molecule extracted from the bearberry plant which helps prevent the formation of too much melanin which causes these dark spots. Alpha Arbutin is very gentle and kind to the skin and I am not noticing any irritation at all.

Save 20% with code BABBLE20 at MedPeel.com (valid 10/1/22 to 12/31/22)

Get Enough Sleep – 7 to 8 Hours Please

September though the end of the year is a VERY busy time of year. Back-to-school season, along with all the extra-curriculars that come along with busy family life. Work can be ramping up as the final fiscal quarters close out, and deadlines are a plenty. Plus, my running season is ramping up which means more early morning trainings and additional stress put on my body. All these factors may be wreaking havoc on your sleep hygiene – most of us need at least 7 to 8 hours to function optimally! Poor sleep can cause stress hormones to go crazy, and that’s just not good for your skin an overall well-being. So, turn off media an hour before bed, start a relaxing routine (like maybe pamper yourself with a warm bath!)

Exfoliate & Relax with a Seasonally-Inspired Home Spa Treatment

*The autumn Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub scents are ahhh-mazing and my skin is too!*

So, hey! Why not pamper yourself before bed, as mentioned with a nice calming bath, long warm shower, or some other spa-like, out-of-your-norm special treatment? I love using Tree Hut’s Shea Sugar Scrubs — they have an array of delicious scents that will evoke and seasonal mood! This autumn, I’m falling for Tree Hut’s newest Shea Sugar Scrubs — Pumpkin Spice Latte and Velvet Coffee. I can scrub away all that yucky dry skin from my summer adventures to uncover glowing, hydrated skin thanks to the good-for-me ingredients that leave my skin so happy and feeling fab. The Pumpkin Spice Latte scrub smells divine, wafting of pumpkin, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla and orange zest! The nutmeg seed powder acts as an anti-inflammatory to help calm the skin. The Velvet Coffee scrub has me buzzing with excitement because the infusion of caffeine helps to firm and tighten the skin topically while the coffee arabica seed is an effective exfoliant. Plus, it smells like a mug of blissful caramel maple coffee!

In addition, an, these products are also a great way to exfoliate my hands and face before I use the Medpeel Brightening Serum mentioned earlier.

Eat Well! Treat Yourself, but Remember Balance & Moderation

Use code FALLBOX25 on corefoods.com to save 25% — *CORE Bar is an ideal snack before my workout & the limited-edition pumpkin spice is YUM!*

I’m not a denier. That surprises people, since I’ve been lean my whole life. I say eat a little bit of the treat, it will satisfy you and you’ll be less likely to eat the whole package of “whatever” later. In the fall, the choices for goodies really REALLY ramps up – I’m mean, the Halloween candy alone . . .not to mention all the pies and candies coming up over the holidays. Growing up, my mom would tell me that too much sugar was bad for my skin. Not sure if that’s true, but I do know that drinking enough water and making clean, wholesome food choices most of the time does help with clear, bright, happy skin.

As mentioned, I will have a bit of sweets, if they are around. But I also like to keep healthy bars on hand to curb any cravings in a more mindful way. A favorite is CORE’S newest Pumpkin Spice Bars featuring the taste of warm cinnamon and spices and pumpkin with every yummy bite. In addition to the great taste and texture, I appreciate the quality, plant-based, wholesome ingredients in these bars that offer 6g fiber, 6g protein and immunity support. It’s the perfect bar to fuel up before my run or workout!

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Cleaning Grill Grates for More Flavorful and Safer Food

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Jennifer FIsher

This post is sponsored by Grill Daddy. Save 10% with code: JF10

If it can be eaten, I’ve likely tossed it on the hot grates of my grill. Grilling lean proteins like beef, chicken and fish along with a rainbow of fruits and veggies is the fuel for my active lifestyle. Plus, it gets me out of the hot kitchen and into the fresh air, sparking my creative side and serving up tasty benefits! Talk about a win-win-win!

Grill Master, Jennifer Fisher of thefitfork.com

Despite all this happiness making and eating my grilled recipes, I’ve never felt like a winner when cleaning a grill afterward. It’s nasty, messy, stinky and requires more elbow grease than I care to give when the backyard “party” is over. And, honestly, I never felt my grill-cleaning skills were up to par. I’m embarrassed to say, I often just ignored cleaning my grill in the past.

However, as they say, “when you know better, you do better.” Check out these reasons why you should make a quick clean of your grill grates after EVERY use and discover a tool from Grill Daddy that makes it safe, speedy and super effective! (Use discount code JF10 to save 10-percent)

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Why Should I Clean My Grill Grates?

Flavor Saver: Burned food crusted to the grates courtesy of the previous grilling sessions could end up on your current meal, lending an unwanted flavor profile. Nobody wants old fish flavor on their grilled corn cobs.

Bacteria & Fungus Buster: Cleaning your grill also helps reduce the chance bacteria will colonize on the grates. Fungi like mold also grow on organic matter, and that’s pretty gross to be around food. Leftover meat of food bits stuck the grill and abandoned to fester are just open invitations to getting sick.

Pest Protection: Ensuring a clean grill, free of food and grease, will also keep unwanted pests from calling your grill their new home and dining establishment – the Roach & Rodent Motel. Trust me, word gets out in the pest population when you have accommodations “ripe” for the picking. Heck, I think a racoon could even lift up the handle and climb in to scavenge.

Long-term Health: Not trying to use scare tactics here. But studies have indicated that cooking meats at a high temperature creates polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) which are carcinogenic. PAHs are created when meat juice drips onto coals, grates and other hot surfaces causing flames and smoke – then they stick you’re your food and are left behind as burned bits on the grates. You can minimize your risks by cleaning your grill, avoiding flare-ups, not burning food, and using a gas grill rather than charcoal. Also, marinade meats for 30 minutes prior to grilling helps create a barrier.

Easier Deep Clean Later: When you clean your grill grates on a regular basis, it makes your end-of-season grill clean-up overhaul much easier. In terms of the grill grates, they can be removed and soaked in a vinegar-baking soda-water solution and then scrubbed down again — if you’ve been taking care of the grates from the start, the process will be so much easier because not much will be left to scrub down.

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What is the Best Grill Brush?

I’ve used quite a few grill brushes and even the “onion’ method where a halved onion is rubbed across the hot grates to clean. I’ve never used a sponge, that’s just a nasty way to move bacteria around. Most of my previous grill cleaning tactics yielded lackluster results. Stubborn areas on the grates still remained gross, bristles fell off with the potential of ending up in my food (so unsafe), or I just gave up early because my hands were to close to the heat and arms getting fatigued.

But, the Grill Daddy brushes are my new favorite grill tool. This innovative grill brush cleans the grill with the power steam. It’s really a simple concept, but one that is so clever and unique it’s been patented. There are no chemicals or batteries needed for the grill brushes and the two brush heads feature “bristle lock” technology, stainless-steel bristles that are highly secured in place, to help ensure food safety for your family. When the brushes show signs of wear, you can order new brush replacement parts.

How Do Grill Daddy Grill Brushes Work?

Simply pour water into the reservoir of your steam grill brush, heat up the grill and then use the ON/OFF lever to release the water a bit at a time. When that water hits the hot grates, it creates steam which helps loosen the food particles, grease and burned on gunk. While the steam is doing its job, use the wider side in a crosswise direction to eliminate grill residue or, for mor stubborn areas, flip the brush around and unleash to power of the three-row, crud-buster scraper. Other nice features I appreciated in the Grill Daddy Pro model I have is the large size – 22-inches keeps my hands from getting too close to the searing heat. Also, the larger reservoir holds up to 16-ounces of water, making it last long enough without refilling to clean a large, nasty grill.

Grill Daddy brushes are also made in the USA and offer a satisfaction guarantee. If you are fired up to try one (pun intended), then use my Grill Daddy discount code to save 10% — Go to BuyGrillDaddy.com Grill Daddy coupon code JF10 at checkout. — So perfect for upcoming backyard barbeques, Father’s Day gifts, gifts for women and men who grill, and gifts for grillers.

Hold & Hustle Body Weight Workout

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Jennifer FIsher

The weather is warming (finally), I know those of you that had extra winter this spring are really ready to head outdoors. Just feeling that sunshine on my shoulders wants to make me move and groove, so I’m sharing this Hold & Hustle Workout I created for Skirts Sports.

The only special equipment needed for this body weight workout is your body! So, BRING IT! Read on to get all the details and my oh-so instructional video (bwahahah): Continue reading →

How To Achieve Long Term Health & Fitness Goals

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Jennifer FIsher

Achieving short term health and fitness goals, like finishing your first 5k or getting down to your goal weight, can provide significant sense of accomplishment . . . and I’m not here to knock that high. However, the feel-good can be just as fleeting as the achievement, especially if you’re not committed to long term health and fitness goals. Those changes that brought you across the proverbial finish line today need to be part of your day-in, day-out life . . . forever.

I’m sure you’ve seen a barrage of statistics about failure when it comes to achieving long term health and fitness goals. How quickly weight is gained back, how soon after joining people stop going to the gym, how many New Year’s Resolutions are broken before February — some say as many as 80%! Read on to find out how to your turn your main focus from immediate changes driven by guilt or obligation into a lifetime of health and fitness fueled by lasting behavioral changes and an acceptance of the peaks and valleys in the journey. Eating well (and enough protein) is part of the process and I also talk about a protein snack that fuels my hustle. Don’t miss it! Continue reading →

6 Life-Changing Avocado Hacks + $25 Visa Gift Card Giveaway

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Jennifer FIsher

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Getting more avocados in your life is a good thing! Avocados are an excellent source of fiber and protein and pack an array of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants – they are a super star in the world of super foods and are so beneficial in the diet of a runner, stand-up paddle boarder, CrossFitter, mountain climber, yogi, gymnast, obstacle course racer or other active person. Oh, hey, I just described myself!

This nutrient-dense fruit regularly stars as guacamole at my house, but also makes a rich and creamy addition to salads, soups, and even baked goods. Plus, have you ever had avocado in a smoothie? It’s soooooo good! I’m totally loving the new Veggie Avocado Pineapple Smoothie from Smoothie King, more about that in a second – let me tell you about these Avocado Hacks that will make dealing with the sometimes fragile, fussy and fake-out ripe avocado.

1) Avocado Dicing for Dummies – Simply cut in half crosswise, remove seed and, key point, leave the skin on! Use a paring knife to make cuts across and down, without piecing the peel. If fairly firm, the avocado will “pop” out of the skin when pushed, or if riper, use a spoon to coax the dices out. This is sooooo much less messy than peeling and then cutting.

2) Use Avocados Instead of Butter: Swap out avocados for butter in your baking at a 1:1 ratio, you’ll save lots of calories and get all of the nutritional benefits of avocado. Of course, you can also spread on your toast too – apparently that’s a thang!

3) How to Freeze Guacamole – It’s a rare day that leftover guacamole is left at the bottom of the bowl, but it can happen. More likely, there’s a big sale on avocados and something need to be done with them before over ripening – make a huge batch of guacamole and freeze it! Yes, you can do that – just smash it up with a little lemon juice and freeze in a zip-top plastic bag. When ready to use, just thaw in the fridge! And, the same concept goes for avocado slices – find out How to Freeze Avocados!

4) Prevent Avocado from Oxidizing Overnight – Coating with lemon juice is a popular method, but what if you don’t want that tart-puckery taste to linger around? Simply pour a layer of milk on top of your avocado slices or guacamole and then chill (literally and figuratively)! When ready to get your guac on, simply drain of the milk and stir or mash. Or, you can also set an avocado half cut-side down on a big slice of onion and keep airtight in plastic wrap! These methods will keep your avocado looking pretty good for a day, maybe a little longer.

5) How to Ripen an Avocado in 10 Minutes: Turn a rock hard avocado into creamy, edible goodness by slicing and tossing with lemon juice and baking at 300 F degrees for 10 minutes or until just softening.

6) How to Ripen an Avocado Overnight: If you don’t need to eat your avocado ASAP, then stick it in a brown paper bag with a banana or apple and leave on the countertop. Overnight, the fruit’s ethylene gases will soften your avocado to perfection.

Okay, back to the avocado in smoothies? Have you ever tried it? It sounds weird, but blended beverages are blessed with a super creamy taste. In fact, nearly everything from the produce section is good in a smoothie – when I don’t have time to make my own, I swing by Smoothie King for one of their Veggie Blends – these veggie-packed smoothies are deliciously blended to help fuel my health and wellness goals and I love the fact they are so transparent with their nutrition details, so I can pick and choose which one is going to work the best to optimize my “fuel” needs for the day.

I’m not on a calorie-restricted diet. In fact, as an athlete, I’m often looking for ways to get filled up without scarfing down junk foods. The new Veggie Avocado Pineapple Smoothie has more calories and fat content than the other Veggie Blends (Carrot Kale Dream, Berry Carrot Dream, Apple Kiwi Kale) – but offers a long-lasting, satiating boost of nutrition is what I need to power me through an intense workout without making me feel bloated and filled up with a heavy meal. A 20-oz drink has 6 grams of fiber to fill me up and is naturally hydrating, providing me the electrolytes I need for a sweat session.

In fact, all the Veggie Blends at Smoothie King are hydrating and healthful – some even have a “Make it Skinny” option. You can check out the nutrition info on all the green smoothies and other menu choices either on the Smoothie King web site or in the store.

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