LITTLE BIT OF THIS & A LITTLE BIT....

 

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Happy Monday Fitters! This weekend was a relaxing weekend for me. I was able to get some studying in, cleaning and a workout in each day this weekend. Doesn't sound relaxing to some, but accomplishing tasks to better myself is what relaxes me. The more prepared and organized I am the better my week is. Here are a few of my weekend highlights:

 

Top Left Box - PHENOMENAL FIND - The dress in the top left box stole my heart. A Chloe Resort Collection, Silk Navy and Ivory Shan Tung retailed for $1,800.00 (absurd) & I found it at 92% off at one of my favorite boutiques (see list under my tried & true tab). She is currently being tailored to my measurements and I cant wait to wear her proudly! Ladies, if you love a piece of clothing enough, wait till it is on sale. Classic pieces will never go out of style.  Happy wallet, Happy You!

 

Top Right Box - As I walked home from work, I passed this unbelievable art installation on 42^nd Street, if you are in the area go check it out. Its located on 42^nd street, between 6^th Avenue and Broadway (closer to the Bank of America Bldg)

 

Bottom Right Box: This fab nude sandal by Calvin Klein, perfect heel for a pair of white skinnies and a white tank for summer. I love the look of all white with tan leather heels, belt and bag – Nothing more chic than a fresh nautical look.

 

Bottom Left Box - Kicked off my weekend on Friday evening with a semi private TOWER PILATES class with Marie Martino at PowerPilates. If you haven’t done a Tower Class, I highly recommend it. Not easy at all! But when you complete the class you feel like a warrior!

 

Workout Weekend Review:

Friday: Tower Pilates

Saturday: Treadmill & Upper Body

Sunday: Treadmill & Lower Body

With a great combination of workouts done this weekend for tonight Ill just do cardio and stretching at the gym, mixing it up with a warm up on the bike and HIT cardio on the treadmill.

 

I hope you had a great weekend and found time to get some workout(s) in. Today is a new day, eat clean and try to  break a sweat everyday this week. Go for a run, try a new class, hire a trainer do what you need to do to better your health. A healthy you is the best you!

FRIDAY FOOLPROOF DEPUFFER

 

Here is a great recipe for you bloated fitters. .

Debloat and Enjoy!

Original photo

What you will need:
1/2 large very ripe banana, cut into chunks and frozen
1/2 large anjou pear, cut into chunks
1 1/2 cups of fresh kale
1 cup soy milk/almond milk
2 tbsp pistachios, chopped
1/4 tsp ground ginger (I keep this ingredient out, personally hate ginger - blah!)
3 - 4 ice cubes or crushed ice

Whip it, Whip it good
Blend all ingredients in a blender on high until smooth, about 2 minutes.

The Skinny
343 calories
8 grams of fat
58grams of carbs
9 grams of fiber
16 grams of protein
Woah, Hello healthy and delicious meal!

Recipe props to Self Magazine

THOUGHT ON A THURSDAY TO THINK ABOUT

Think about it Thursdays..........

SWEAT PANTS HAIR TIED....

Ahhhhh the sweatshirt. One of my favorite versatile pieces to wear.  From ho hum to haute, the sweatshirt is one of my favorite weekend looks. A staple piece that wont break the bank by any means.

 

Happy Wallet Happy You! Look through your closets and see what you can come up with, I hope these images below inspire a new outfit for the weekend.

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

WEDNESDAY WORDS

 

 

I saw this quote and instantly fell in love. I'm 31 & Ive made many mistakes. I have lots of years to go so I can only imagine what mistakes will be ahead. Good times came as did the bad. But all in all, I'm proud of where I am today. No one is perfect ,but striving for the best in me has made me happy. I’ve come to a place in life where I am truly happy in all aspects of my life – there is so much room for improvement in all that I do - But today, I just want to share with you a few of my personal tools that have worked for me and my personal growth.

Travel. Travel. Travel. The world is really a beautiful place.

Keep a journal. Jot down your goods write your bads. Its you own personal blog, an outlet for your emotions.

Stop your complaining. Where does it get you? Keep the negative out. If you have the energy to open your mouth and complain, you should use that energy to do something about it.
Learn. Learn a new language. Learn a new hobby. Go back to school and Learn. Exercise your mind constantly.

Be Passionate in all you do, if your heart isn’t in it – ultimately it shows


Finish what you started.

Cell phones away! Try to eat dinner without looking at your phone and actually spend quality time with your dinner mates. Social Networking can wait.


Budget. Watch where you money goes and think before you spend. Make smart money choices today for a better tomorrow


Stop eating processed foods. Reduce your salt, sugar and fat intake. Make room for more color on your plate.


Don’t compare yourself to anyone. Love who you are and what you have.


Associate with those who support and inspire you

To me, it’s the little things that have made the biggest difference. We all have our own journeys & we will all make mistakes along the way.

 

Try Looking at it this way..... would your old self be proud of the "you" today?