fitness, food, lifestyle
Happy Monday All! I am typically a goal-lister. What do I mean? Well, anytime I want to accomplish something, I write it down on a piece of paper and either hang it on my wall near my desk or write it in a notebook I periodically look at. However, this time, I wanted to switch … Continue reading #MotivationMonday: Vision Board
Happy Friday All! Despite the day of the week, I have been recently enjoying a homemade taco/part quesadilla this week! The recipe plays off of my taco salad recipe from a few weeks back. I love these recipes because they can be prepped ahead of time, and they are super easy to make! Check it out below: … Continue reading #FoodieFriday: Taco Tuesday on a Friday
Happy Wednesday All! For the first #workoutwednesday of February, I decided to a hit a shoulder workout! Check it out below: 3x8-12 Dumbbell Shoulder Press (increasing weight) 3x12 Seated Lateral Raise Superset: 3x15 Seated Plate Raise 3x10-12 Incline Rear Delt Dumbbell Flies Superset: 3x12 Incline Front Delt Raies 3x10 Standing Lateral Raise Superset: 3x8 Around … Continue reading #WorkoutWednesday: Shoulders
Happy Monday All! It's the beginning of the month and time for a new challenge! Rather than have you (and me!) do something different everyday, I wanted this challenge to be something different every week! Check it out below: Feb. 4th - Feb 10th: Increase the number of hours you sleep. How can you do this? … Continue reading #MotivationMonday: February Challenge
Happy Wednesday All! It's that time of the week again: LEG DAY! I have recently been super-setting weighted exercises with bodyweight exercises to keep the intensity up, and I am loving it! Check it out below: 3x12 Weighted Barbell Pause Squats S.S. 3x15 Bodyweight wide stand squats (squeeze the glutes at the top!) 3x15 Heavy … Continue reading #WorkoutWednesday: Leg Day (Superset Style)
Happy Wednesday All! A strong core is essential to lifting heavy -- especially during compound movements like a back squat or deadlift! Your core helps stabilize you as you do the movement. Plus, who doesn't want a fit midsection? I started doing this ab workout at the end of my workouts, and I am loving … Continue reading #WorkoutWednesday: Ab Circuit
Happy Monday All! For this #motivationmonday, I want to talk about social media! Social media is a great source for fitness inspiration! In fact, it's so common, we even coined a term for it: "fitspiration" or "fitspo." It's so easy to log into Instagram or Youtube and find public figures that share tips regarding healthy … Continue reading #MotivationMonday: Is Social Media Hindering Your Goals?
Happy Friday All! With school starting up again, smoothies have been my best friend! Especially with my Nurtibullet. Smoothies are super easy and quick to make and great if you are running out the door like me! Check this one out if you are looking for an on-the-road breakfast/snack option! What You Need: 1 Handful … Continue reading #FoodieFriday: Protein Fruit Smoothie
Happy Wednesday All! To kick off #workoutwednesday this week, I wanted to share a push workout! When I first started lifting, I loved lifting legs. Chest was just something I did apart of my routine. However, now that I have a solid foundation in terms of my shoulders and chest, push is one of my … Continue reading #WorkoutWednesday: Push
Happy Monday All! I hope you are enjoying your second Monday of 2019! In the midst of transforming to be healthier, you may wonder what diet you should follow in order to reach your goals. There are tons of diets out there--Paleo, Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Keto, Blood Type, etc. It seems impossible to know which one … Continue reading #MotivationMonday: Paleolithic Diet (ft. What Does Science Say?)
