I finally have time to sit down and blog after a crazy week and half of traveling and catching up on school work. I was in Mexico for a week on a cruise and I definitely got my money’s worth in food. So now I’m home, back to reality and feeling the guilt of indulging in food 24/7. Vacations are nice because you can eat a lot, not go to work or worry about school, or even workout, then you come home and get slapped in the face by reality. So that sucks. Read on for work out(fit)tips and ways I try to keep myself accountable when exercising!
So to get myself motivated, I buy workout gear that makes me feel like I know what I’m doing at the gym. hah. TjMaxx is my go to for workout gear, it is cheap and they have great brands. These pants are my only pair of Lululemon pants and wow they are worth every dollar, thank you Santa. Tennis shoes are my weakness and these are by far my favorite. These are black and white Nike Roshes and they are so comfy and have gotten me through a lot of tough miles. This headband is also from Lululemon and they are super comfy and sweat proof! I have about five headbands from them because they are great quality and fairly cheap for the brand.
To keep myself accountable for going to the gym, I set a schedule. I make sure to do two days of cardio, usually treadmill/stair-stepper, legs twice a week, arms twice a week, and yoga on Wednesdays, which leaves me one day off each week to rest. I noticed that making a schedule makes you more likely to go and not skip like it is so easy to do. Yoga is my Wednesday work out and it is my favorite form of exercise. I go to slow burn class at Lifetime Fitness and it kicks my booty. I love it because Yoga is not only a great work out, but also incredibly beneficial for your health and flexibility. It relieves a lot of stress, helping you not sweat the small stuff while sweating! If you have never been, namas(go)!
Roxy Purple Tank | Nike Roshe Runs | Grey Hooded Jacket(similar) | Lululemon headband | Lululemon pants
>>>Nicole Ciolino Photography
Yes amen, I can honestly say that the Lulus are the only overpriced item in my wardrobe that isn’t actually overpriced (you get what I’m saying?) 😀
To get myself to actually workout, I always write it in my sacred planner. I schedule in the time, a little date with myself you might say. You wouldn’t skip on a date with a friend, so why skip on one with the pool? (my preferred workout :D)
Julia
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I do the same thing in my planner, it definitely keeps me accountable! Thanks for stopping by Julia(:
Cute post! So true that stylish workout gear can really be motivating!
Thanks for reading! Yes definitely a motivation! haha