Archives for March 2022

5 Proven Ways You Can Motivate Yourself to Exercise

Do you struggle to find the motivation to workout regularly? Want to make that weekly yoga or spin class something you do everyday…but you aren’t sure how? I know the feeling!

That is why I’m excited to share my 5 proven ways you can motivate yourself to exercise.

Lay Out Your Clothes

I lay my outfit in the bathroom each night as a reminder of my commitment to myself! I get dressed first thing when I wake up so I can’t put it off for later. It really helps to get dressed first thing in the morning – it encourages me to follow through!

Make it a Habit

I don’t always have time, but I make time. I put it on my calendar almost everyday, even if it’s just for 20 minutes. I do it early because later sometimes becomes never!

Loving the outdoor voices line to workout in, mainly because I sweat like a man y’all! It’s made of TechSweat™ fabric that wicks the sweat from your body! No more sweat rings.

Do Something You Love…or can atleast tolerate.

We do a lot of things we dont love doing. Add exercise to that list if you need to.

I hired a personal trainer. It is pricey and I budget for it. It’s the best money I spend on myself every month. I love the burn and the push I get from our sessions.

Find Your Tribe

The laughs, high fives and words of encouragement from from my friends keep me going.

three girls wearing outdoor voices workout clothes

It’s always more fun when the workout is also part social too! I find myself looking forward to the meet-up instead of dreading the workout. @tsccitychic and @andraliemandt really keep me on my toes. I always look forward to our workout dates.

Wear Something Cute

New workout gear always inspires me to get moving! Sure helps when you have a new outfit – it always elevates my mood.

Feeling good about yourself is important. Looking good in my clothes gives me the confidence I need to take on each day with a spring in my step and a good attitude! I know that staying fit and healthy is a way to a long healthy life….hope this inspires you to develop some healthier habits too!

Hope you enjoyed this blog post on 5 proven ways you can motivate yourself to exercise. Want more fitness inspiration? Check out this blog post on ways to be healthier this year.

Have a great day friends. Thanks for reading along with me! If you enjoyed this post please spread the love and share with a friend.

Follow me for more fashion and fitness tips on Instagram @donnatryba. Sending good vibes from downtown Austin, Texas.

5 Simple Ways to Sleep Better Now

Who else is struggling to get a good night’s sleep after daylight savings ended last Sunday! Are you tossing and turning or having trouble drifting off? ME TOO!

I am working on better habits for sleep. I have done some research and I’m excited to share 5 simple ways to sleep better now. Click on any image to shop.

Stop the scroll

I put my phone in the kitchen at 9 pm so I’m not tempted to scroll!!

Andy and I crawl into bed together after putting Juliana and Mia to sleep. Now that I have this awesome kindle – I’m much less tempted to scroll and can wind down with a great read instead.

Avoid Caffeine Late in the Day

My favorite treat is having a hi-ball in the afternoon. I love these yummy sparkling energy drinks because they are a great source of organic caffeine and guarana for brain health.

I have one when I hit the afternoon slump around 1 or 2….but again, never too late in the day.

Nightly Baths

Taking baths with these salts have LITERALLY changed the way I sleep! I’m lucky to have this awesome soaking tub with a view….

I love Epsom salt: it breaks down into magnesium and sulfate, which absorb into your through your skin. Dr. Teals is inexpensive I keep lots of bags on hand!

Natural Supplements

I take Gaba and Magnesium every night. Both help me feel rested, never groggy!

Gaba helps you feel less stressed and Magnesium helps you feel relaxed. I take about 300 mg of each about 1 hour before bedtime.

SAVE YOUR FACE PILLOW

I am a side sleeper. I woke up for what seemed like far too long with my night creams completely rubbed off and my face feeling tired from being smashed against a pillow all night. With the Save My Face pillow, I wake up with my face feeling refreshed and not having a sleep line in sight.

I recommend this pillow to anyone that wants to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, and/or anyone who wants to make sure they are getting the full benefit from their night creams.

I place this on top of my regular pillow – takes a minute to get used to and now I can’t live without it ! Love that may face is no longer squashed onto a pillow !

Sometimes you can’t avoid a restless night. When it happens to me, I cover up the dark circles with some cooling eye gel patches and a good concealer.

Skinmedica patches reduce puffiness and soften fine lines when I’ve had a restless night. They brighten too! This concealer is one of the best and from the drugstore! Love the spongey applicator top. Covers well and doesn’t cake or flake and is only $10.

Waking up puffy? I have a new favorite thing for you….a facial massager!

It stimulates muscles to increase blood circulation to your face, immediately reducing puffiness! It’s a facial massage you can do every morning. It also helps your product penetrate into your skin more deeply too.

I hope you enjoyed reading my 5 simple ways to sleep better now. Want more fashion and fitness info? Follow me on Instagram @donnatryba or read this blog article about my anti-aging skincare routine.

Thanks so much for reading! Have a great day my friends.

7 Secrets to Help YOU Look a Decade Younger

Who else thinks that if you look good you will feel good? I sure do!

I have a few tricks that really help me feel more youthful and confident as I move into middle age. I am sharing seven secrets to help you look 10 years younger. Be sure to browse the widget picture round-ups in each section to shop my favorite items!

Whiten Your Teeth

A smile is your first impression! Yellow or discolored teeth happens to all of us as we age.

I love red wine, tea and I drank my fair share of diet cokes in my 20’s and 30’s while yo-yo dieting. These dark drinks can really stain your enamel.

My favorite easy remedy are the crest at home white strips. They are a bit messy but work really well!

I love the whitening gel I get from my dentists office. I also use a daily whitening toothpaste for maintenance.

Tighten Your Skin

I apply body tightening lotion from Skinceuticals twice a day on sagging or creepy skin, especially on my neck, knees and elbows.

It contains ingredients that penetrate the epidermis to tighten my skin and make it appear more firm and youthful. It’s pricey but worth it!

If you are looking for a more budget-friendly option, a cream with caffeine also temporarily tightens skin. I love the one by Fab Girl Slim.

Exfoliate…Gently!

Exfoliating helps to remove dead skin, allowing new cells to surface, and giving your daily glow an instant boost.

This is my 3 step process. Wash your face with warm water, apply the enzyme mask, rinse and apply the Skinceuticals activator. I do this 2-3 times a week!

Use a Retinoid Often

A retinoid is one of the holy grail products to prevent wrinkles.

Beware: your skin might be red, flaky at first… so start slow and work your way into a routine. I started using it once a week – just a small amount – on clean skin after my moisturizer.

Start with .25 or .5 and work your way up to the 1% about once or twice a week.

Save Your Face

I went to a new dermatologist right after I had my first baby at 34. I remember him asking me if I slept on my right side. I said yes…how did he know? And he said, “I can see the lines on your face.” Yikes!

I’m sure it was a sales pitch – but it sure worked on me! He sold me this pillow and it truly has saved my face from the permanent wrinkles that come from smashing your face into a pillow all night long. It does take some getting used to, but nothing that I found myself losing sleep over – ha!

I place this on top of my regular pillow and even though it takes a couple nights to adjust to it and I can’t live without it.

Stay Hydrated

We also often confuse thirst for hunger which can lead us to overeating. I fill up a water bottle and drink it all day long.

I love the ones by Swell – they really keep your drinks cold for hours and are worth the price!

Protect Your Neck

We often neglect our neck! The most important things I apply to keep the saggy skin away : Nectfirm and TNS serum. I slather both all over my face and my neck everyday.

I totally swear it’s worth every penny. I have been using it for years, night and day, and I have almost no lines on my neck at all.

Complete transparency: I also do get a little bit of botox on my neck for wrinkles, but these two, applied daily, are also key to keeping the skin from looking creepy.

I hope this inspires you to create your own self care routine that helps you look and feel your best! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @donnatryba where I share more about fashion and fitness.

Want more beauty tips? Check out this blog post.

Until next time my friends. Sending much love from downtown Austin, TX.