5 Best Pre-Workout Foods

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If there is anything we have learned, don't go straight to the gym without fueling your body! When you see people uber sweating at the gym, it is because they have properly eaten throughout the day giving their body that extra jump-start to kick off those unwanted calories. We have come up with the 5 best pre-workout foods for you to consume before you hit the gym.

1. A Banana--if you plan on doing some hardcore cardio in the form of running, then you want some potassium running through your body. Consider a banana or two as they're filled with lots of potassium to help with muscle recovery.
2. Yogurt parfait w/ berries--Berries are the perfect antioxidant and plain, greek yogurt is a nice mix to help make this snack more full.
3. Hard-boiled eggs-- 1-2 hard-boiled eggs are an awesome source of protein prior to the workout.
4. Shake with whey powder--Mixing into any shake or smoothie you blend up is great for added protein in your system and will help with muscle develop.
5. Salad--You can never go wrong including greens into your pre-workout meal. Greens in a salad can offer you loads of fiber, vitamins, and minerals which all support a healthy body.

These are just some of our favorite pre-workout snacks. What are yours? Share with us below in the 'comments'!

The BEST Celebrity Instagrams

So you have your friends that you follow on Instagram and then you have your celebrities that you wish were your friends that you follow on Instagram {haha}! We all have that one celebrity (A-list to D-List) that we follow their every move on our social media news feeds. We can't wait to see what they woke up doing, what they're wearing or what motivational status they're going to share for the day. Following them makes those work breaks a little bit more interesting as we scroll through their page of awesomeness. Below are some of the best celebrity Instagrams to follow! Do you have a favorite celebrity that you follow on Instagram? Share with us below!

@laurenconrad: She's the modern Martha Stewart with her arts & craft, cooking, and just picture-perfect life!  It's been quite the fun journey following her through her wedding planning adventures and it's even exciting being up-to-date with her new life as Mrs. Tell!

@iamdiddy: Depending on how old you are you may know him as Diddy, P.Diddy, Puffy, or Puff Daddy. On Instagram he is @iamdiddy and he fills our day with tons of motivational memes and positive or comical regrams. Diddy is filled with so much energy that he often posts videos of himself telling you to get up and take your life by the reigns. TAKE THAT, TAKE THAT!

@kyliejenner: She may be like a decade younger than us, but boy is this girl a trendsetter. Kylie Jenner is fashion forward while at the same time very artistic and somewhat mysterious in her posts. We are currently loving her new, blueish green hair style and are looking forward to her collaboration with Bellami Hair for some amazing clip-in extensions called Kylie Kouture.

@massy.arias: Need some exercise and nutritional help? This woman has got you covered! We have been following this Exercise Feign for some time now and her amazing workouts and nutritional guidance have motivated us to take weight loss and dieting by the reigns. We love how she keeps to her Spanish roots and translates everything she shares for her Spanish audience. She is like a virtual personal trainer.

@jessiejamesdecker: Can we talk about how perfect her hair is? Oh and how adorable her and her husband are! We are crushing!

@nazaninmandi: This girl is amazing! Although she has a celebrity boyfriend (Miguel, the R&B singer) she is a celebrity in her own rite as she models and looks to be taking up singing too. However, it's her beautiful spirit that she exudes and positive messages that leaves us loving her newsfeed when we stumble across it. She is about as real as it gets!

@chrissyteigen: She is cray, but that's why we love her!

@kevinhart4real: If you need a good laugh, then following Kevin Hart is a must. He is the King of Instagram comedic videos and he does not hold back on making fun of just about every person in his clique.

Others you shared with us that you love include:

@beyonce
@bretteldredge
@makeupbymandy24
@taylorswift
@nicoleritchie
@mindykaling

Are we missing any other celebrity Instagram accounts? Leave them in the comments below!

4 Products To Help You Stay Focused

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For most of you, school has just restarted or for many of you, those New Year's Resolutions are already wearing off {haha!} Whatever the case, we understand how hard it can be to stay focused. Energy is the best way to catapult you into movement, but it takes more than energy, it takes being centered and focused. We have come up with 4 products sure to not only give you energy, but to also create a level of focus to help you move through the day!

1. EBOOST

We have shared with you EBOOST before and well, we can't stop talking about it, and apparently many others can't either as EBOOST has blown up. It's no wonder because their product really works! If you want to be focused while also taking in important daily vitamins then EBOOST is your answer. With new delicious flavors like Super Berry w/ Coconut Water, Berry-Melon w/ Coconut Water {our absolute favorite!}, and Fruit Punch w/ Coconut Water it makes drinking an energy drink actually tasty. EBOOST is sold at many nutritional stores like GNC, but your best bet is to buy them online!

2. Mental Mojo

We may not be crazy over the taste of Mental Mojo, but we are crazy about the results. Promoted as an "intellectual blast" we actually felt a true burst of energy after consuming just one packet of their product. Just mix it with water and prepare to be alert and energetic! Mental Mojo started last year and we're sure they will be be selling them throughout many universities across the nation. You can buy their products directly online, though.

3. ISAGENIX Natural Orange Flavor Electrolyte Mix

ISAGENIX is based out of Arizona and is widely known for their awesome weight loss program. But, for this company it's more than just losing weight; it's about a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, they sell amazing energy products one of which is the ISAGENIX Natural Orange Flavor Electrolyte Mix. It tastes DELICIOUS and keeps you energetic and focused throughout the day. Other flavors include Tropical Fruit and Hibiscus. You can only get ISAGENIX products as a member of ISAGENIX. However, there are ways to buy this product via ebay or Amazon. It is worth it!

4. ISAGENIX e+ Energy Shot

This is another product sold by ISAGENIX that gives you natural energy keeping you alert and focused. The energy is sustained so similar to EBOOST, you don't immediately feel like you're going to have an energy crash. The apple pomegranate flavor isn't bad and really, there is something to be said about an energy shot where the main ingredient is water. It's a must-try! Try purchasing this product via Amazon if you're not interested in becoming an ISAGENIX member (though we totally encourage it to save money)!

Wishing you more days of energy!

A Girl's Guide To Coachella

Coachella tickets go on sale today and we are so excited because Coachella is pretty much life-changing! If you're wondering if you should go, our answer is YES YES YES! Coachella is so popular that they've been having it go down over two weekends. Both weekends offer an awesome line up. This year we are looking forward to seeing The Weekend, Drake, Axwell, AC/DC and much more. It is going to be monumental. But, first things first, you've got to buy a ticket! Go to Coachella.com and sign up. Signing up will allow you to track your profile and the tickets you've bought. Here are some other helpful tips:

• You will want to buy a ticket AND a shuttle pass. 
• For lodging, get a house! It is the most affordable and convenient. 
• Stay close to the fairgrounds--it's just more convenient. 
• Dress minimally, but tasteful. If you buy something from Urban Outfitters or Free People it will be super cute, but just keep in mind that most people will be shopping there. 
• Arrive at the fairgrounds at sun down--that is when most of the amazing artists go on and it's less hot. 
• Sandstorms are common so wear a bandana to protect your hair. 
• Carry cash. 
• Rent a walkie talkie; there is no cell phone reception. 
• Wear comfortable flats--like not even strappy flats because those eventually hurt. 
• The cab line is super far from the fairgrounds so if you decide to take it, be prepared to walk far. 
• Stay hydrated as you're basically in the desert and it's hot! 
• Wear sunblock to protect yourself from the sun. 
• Don't wait until the last minute to buy tickets!

Good luck and hopefully we will see you there!!

10 First Date Ideas

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We are living in the world of finding dates via apps like Tinder and Match.com and as convenient as these avenues of dating are, there is more past the virtual connection that must be established in person. Every season is dating season so why not make your first dates worthwhile? A first date should allow you to really get to know the person a little deeper than the service. We are not huge fans of doing the movies on a first date (or at least ONLY doing that) because it doesn't allow you to actually talk to the person. You're just awkwardly sitting next to a stranger focusing on a big screen. No bueno! We've compiled a list of some awesome first date ideas sure to get you excited about getting to know each other.

From TSS Reader Lillian McCurley (@sillyyyliiilly):

Summer time- stay cool with ice cream and a movie
Fall- pumpkin patch and s'mores
Winter- looking at Christmas lights with hot cocoa
Spring- go star gazing on a cool spring night or have a picnic

Our additions:

• To lighten the mood, go to an amusement park! 
• For a little competition consider hitting up the bowling lanes.
• Happy hours are pretty harmless especially since the food and drinks are usually at a discount. It takes a little bit of the pressure off of the guy (if you're old fashioned and think he should pay) when the bill comes.
• Depending on how long you've been talking, consider having a duo-cooking dinner at your place, his place, or a cooking class. You'll be talking and working together in the kitchen which is fun and you get to know each other on a different level.
• Do a beach rendezvous! The calmness of the beach will hopefully calm nerves. Just bring a blanket, a frisbee, and some light food and snacks.

Whatever you decide, always be safe on your first date. Always tell someone when you're going out on a date so that someone can account for you in case anything should go wrong. Have a code with your friends to let them know if things aren't going well and you need to be rescued. If you can, carry pepper spray.

Have fun!

5 Phone Games To Keep You Entertained

As if we can't make you more distracted at work or with your family and friends, we have come across some amazing phone games to keep you entertained. We guess it pays to have younger siblings to keep us cool and in tune with the latest and greatest. Our first favorite phone game we are obsessed with is called Trivia Crack. If the name alone doesn't give you a hint of the type of addiction you will have with this game, then simply playing the game will. The object of Trivia Crack (which by the way is FREE) is to answer trivia questions and earn crowns in six different trivia categories. You can play your friends or random people. The first person to earn all six crowns is the winner. The game gets intense if you choose to 'Challenge' your opponent in which case both of you answer the same series of questions and whoever gets the most right gets to steal a crown from the opponent. Our second favorite phone game is Candy Crush. Believe us, we were sick of seeing Facebook and our Facebook friends constantly haggling us to try the game, but after a little convincing it's safe to say we have a "sugar addiction". The object of Candy Crush is to survive each round crushing candy. Simple enough and so, so fun! Our third favorite phone game is an oldie but a goodie: Scrabble. Talk about a great game to expand your knowledge of the spelling of words. QuizUp is our fourth favorite phone game application. Similar to Trivia Crack, QuizUp is a race to see who can answer a trivia question the fastest. It is intense! Our fifth favorite phone game app is well, well, it's one we have yet to try but maybe we will one of these days and it's Kim Kardashian: Hollywood. We have heard nothing but good things about the app and hey, she's added her sisters and mother to the mix so we are sure it is full of adventure.

What are your favorite phone game apps? Share with us in the comments!

Tips/Advice We've Learned Over 2014

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We are in the new year now {yay!} and we couldn't be more excited for what's ahead. Every year we try to reflect on everything and hopefully learn from every experience. Here are a few lessons we learned in 2014 that we hope to carry out in 2015. Who knows, you might have learned the same lessons too!

1. There is no sense in continuing to invest in anything not making you feel 100% fulfilled or happy.
2. Honesty is the BEST policy.
3. Express yourself--even if it means feelings can possibly get hurt along the way.
4. Stop and smell the roses--you don't have to be on your phone all the time.
5. Not all friendships are worth keeping--know when it's time to go your separate ways.
6. Love can hurt, but don't be afraid to fall for it!
7. Take advantage of every opportunity even if it means stepping out of your comfort zone.
8. You define yourself--not social media or society.
9. It's okay to take a break--no one expects you to be Superwoman (or man) every second of the day.
10. If you don't take care of yourself, then who will? Feed your mind, feed your body, and feed your spirit.

Happy New Year!