AMAZON PRIME DAY IS HERE!!

Amazon Prime Day is here and there are SOOO many great things on sale! You can find anything from electronics, appliances, clothes, furniture, and even food!

My husband sucked me into the Amazon World as he had Amazon Prime before we got married and now I find myself using it all the time! Getting free next day shipping on things I find myself needing last minute has been a huge lifesaver! There are also a ton of different TV shows and Movies that we like to wind down and watch every now and then- many of them are included in the membership! I rounded up a few random items I have and love and a few other items that I ordered! What are your Amazon favorites?

SILK PILLOWCASE $24.99 $19.99

This one comes in pretty much any color you an think of. I have been sleeping on silk  

My New Workout Routine- BBG

I first heard about Bikini Body Guide (BBG) by Kayla Itsines a few years ago which was actually how I started

Infused Water Favorites & Tie Front Tops

If you have a hard time drinking water or have a bad soda habit, this post it for you! My husband and I love infused water and have tried a few different combinations that we love and want to share!

NSale Workout Look & Review

This year's Nordstrom Anniversary Sale had a ton of great things in the activewear department. Almost everything I am wearing from head-to-toe is from the sale and they are all such great deals!

BBG Week 3 & 4 Recap

I'm not going to lie, these past two weeks were hard.

It wasn't necessarily the workout themselves that were hard, but it was

BBG Week 1 & 2 Recap

Where are my fitness girls at!?! 

As I have mentioned several times, I just re-started the 12 Week Bikini Body Guide (BBG) program two weeks ago and I LOVE it! I have completed the 12 week guide once before and the results were AMAZING! And that was without restricting what I ate. I'm serious, pizza and chick-fil-a and still have abs?! Sign me up! 

Men, Student & Fitness Chic Gift Guides

flannel pajamas (more colors available) || BOSE noise canceling headphones || phone case/cardholder || backpack || duffle bag || art of shaving set || nike || sunglasses || red tie || fitbit || money clip/USB || scarf || sweater || slippers || BOSE headphones || snow boots || hat || socks (a ton of different colors/designs) || BOSE bluetooth speaker

Men's Gift Guide: The men in my life are probably the hardest people to shop for. Especially my husband! He is the type of person that buys something he likes when he sees it so he never has a list of stuff he wants. He actually helped me with this collage because I am lost when it comes to what they really want vs what they need. I'm glad he did because shopping for him has just become so much easier! haha! The whole time he's like, "oh, I want that!" and "oh, I love that!" Thanks babe, I know what you'll be getting for Christmas ;)

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I Am Very Busy 17 month agenda || confetti 17 month planner || 'rose buds' earbuds || striped insulated tumbler || Cluse watch || polka dot pencil case || black bow pencil case || rose gold paper tray || polka dot pen || iPhone case || keychain USB || But First Coffee thermal ||  Tory Burch tote | stripe USB charger 

Girly Student Gift Guide: If you know a girly student in your life, these gifts are perfect! Not only will she be super fashionable while she studies, but these are all gifts that will come in handy throughout the rest of the school year! I was inspired to do this gift guide because my sister is in nursing school and I will be starting school in January (eek!! more to come on that!) so I thought of things that would be useful. She is definitely less "girly-girl" than I am, so I made sure to link items that come in different colors or styles in case you run into the same issue. 

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Dri-FIT top (more colors available) || bluetooth headphones || headband || Nike shoes (lots of colors) || customizable water bottle || backpack (more colors) || leggings || S'well water bottle (pink, turquoise, gold) || smart fitness watch || gym bag || yoga mat

Fitness Chic Gift Guide: I love anything bright and colorful for working out! It makes it so much more enjoyable! Spoil your fitness friend or family member with something from this list like a customizable water bottle (I love the times on it to keep track of your water intake) or cute gym accessories. Any fitness lover will surely thank you!

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My Trick To The Perfect Berry Smoothie

TOP: Lush ($34 and 9 different colors!) | SHORTS: Treasure & Bond (similar HERE) | Nail color: Don't Bossa Nova Me Around (OPI) | BLENDER: Ninja (on sale) | Bowls: Crate and Barrel (sold out very similar HERE)

I am on a health kick and my go to healthy treat is a smoothie! It makes it so easy to get in all those nutrients your body needs with just a few sips. My favorite smoothies are berry smoothies! They are rich in antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins and make the perfect pick-me-up. I have bought and tried so many different berry smoothies but I can never get them to taste as good as the one I make at home!

Recipe:

fresh strawberries

fresh raspberries

frozen strawberries

frozen blueberries or raspberries

1 small container of Greek yogurt (berry of your choice)

(I put a small bowl (two handfuls) of each fresh berry & two bowls of the frozen strawberries mixed with blueberries. This made two servings.)

Here is my secret:

For this particular smoothie I used strawberry Chobani greek yogurt. Use whichever berry flavor you want the stronger taste of. I do like Oikos brand greek yogurt a little better because of the creamier texture it gives my smoothie. The reason I use greek yogurt is for the texture. It makes it thicker and the protein in the yogurt keeps you full longer. You can use plain greek yogurt if you are trying to stay low on the sugar, but I like mine sweet. Also, as you may have noticed I do not use ice and use frozen berries instead. This makes the smoothie icy without watering it down. If I accidentally add too many frozen berries and it won't blend, I add more fresh fruits or a little bit of orange juice or almond milk to make it thinner.

I hope you guys enjoyed this post! Let me know if you try this recipe & leave your favorite smoothie recipes below to be featured in an upcoming post!

XO!

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Friday Five: 5 Go-To Workouts

 TANK: Old Navy (only $10!) SHORTS: Old Navy SHOES: Nike Free Run 5.0 (last year's style)

For today's Friday Five, I wanted to share my favorite go-to workouts to get my body moving. (I am far from an expert! These are just a few of my favorite workouts at the moment that I thought you would love to try)

1. Bikini Body Guide by Kayla Itsines

This has been my go-to workouts for about a year. I found the program through Instagram and after seeing the results from other girls that did the program on @kaylaitsines, I had to give it a try. A week in the program basically consists of three days/week of resistance training with and without weights, HITT (high interval strength training), LISS (low interval strength training) and a rest day. There is a BBG 1.0, BBG 2.0, and BBG 3.0 version.  I could not believe the results I got from using the program not only physically but mentally. When I first started the program, I could not even do a few push ups without having to take a break. Now I can get through the circuit without having to stop every few seconds. The program comes in an ebook and app. I love the app because it is so easy to use, you can easily track your progress, do your workouts, get meal plans, and chat with other BBG girls all in one place. You can see more info on her website.

2. Barre Class

I am going to jump the gun on this one, but I absolutely LOVE booty barre. Today was actually the first time I ever tried the class at my gym and it was just about the best workout class I've ever done. I heard so many good things about barre classes and finally pushed myself to go today and I am so glad I did! You are basically a ballerina for about an hour or in my case and hot, struggling, sweaty one haha! But the workouts consist of a combo of ballet, yoga, and Pilates. You basically try to balance yourself while you contract a specific region of muscle.... all the secret ones that you didn't know existed until you feel the burn! You use a barre, ball, weights and mat during the workout for all kinds of variety in the workout. And did I mention, you're barefoot! Look for "barre class" in your area or gym, and I am telling you you will love it!

3. Blogilates 

I found out about Blogilates a few years ago through a friend of mine. I love Pilates and used to attend classes religiously, but I started school and got busy and never made time to go to the classes. It consists of a ton of workouts created by Cassey Ho (who it so funny and entertaining) on YouTube. Most of the videos are conveniently short but you totally feel the burn. I fell in love with her workouts and it became convenient for me to do really quick at home in between studying/classes. I love her videos because you can look for workouts specific for arms, legs, abdomen, you name it and she's got a bunch to choose from. You can check out her workouts on her website or YouTube channel.

4. Elliptical

My favorite cardio routine at the moment is on the elliptical. I used to hate cardio in all aspects. I wanted to love it and be one of those runners that you see on the street that run like ten miles a day, but could never really get into it. For some reason, I now look forward to the elliptical and try to challenge myself every time I use it. I usually do 30 minutes on the machine and give it all I have the second I turn it on. I have the incline all the way up and resistance half way up on the scale. I used to only be able to put the resistance to level one or two, but have increased it every few times I use the machine to keep pushing myself. Now here's the hard part that gets that heart pumping.... I don't use my hands. With such a high incline it is hard to keep your balance without holding on to the handles, but if you keep your core super tight you have balance and an extra challenge! 

5. Get Moving!

That's right, move it! Park towards the end of the parking lot for a longer walk inside the store, use the stairs instead of elevator if you can, walk around the room a few times if you have to sit at your desk all day, ride a bike, go for a walk or run, do a few squats when you have to pick something off the floor.... get that heart pumping and those muscles moving!

Hope this gave you a few workout ideas! Let me know what 5 things you would love to hear about next Friday in the comments below! XO

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