Arm Workout Routine

Below is my arm routine, which I do once a week, in addition to bodypump two days per week which includes a killer arm workout!

As I mentioned in my leg post, I don't list the weights that I use because of varying fitness levels. For reference, I use 40 pounds for tricep presses, 20 pounds for tricep extensions, body weight and a 10 pound weight on my lap for dips, and 30 pounds for both regular and half way bicep curls.

Stay tuned for shoulders next!

What To Wear To Disneyland During the Summer

Desire Pink Maxi Dress//Michael Kors Purse//Karen Walker Sunglasses//Sole Society Sandals//Kain Tank//Scalloped Shorts//

I'm so excited to be going to Disneyland later this month--one of my favorite places ever! Staying stylish while keeping cool and comfortable doesn't have to be tricky...a fanny pack and cargo shorts combo is never necessary. Ever.

Not even a designer fanny pack. NO.

My tips for dressing for Disneyland....

-Wear light fabrics like cotton or polyester. While they're not the nicest fabrics, they are wrinkle resistant and dry quickly--a must if you like water rides! 

-Bring a small cross body purse (I'm still trying to force myself to like them), but hey, they're so much better than wearing a fanny pack!! Carrying a big, heavy purse really does suck when you're walking around all day long. 

-Wear shorts (the light fabric rule applies here)--so avoid denim and leather at all costs. Both can be hot, sticky, and takes forever to dry.  

-A casual, no fuss maxi dress is a great option for looking cute while staying cool and comfortable. DO avoid short skirts or dresses, as you may have to contort your body and position yourself in certain unflattering ways when getting on and off of rides.

-Wear flat sandals, but avoid those that have multiple buckles. Flats or tennis shoes are very uncomfortable to walk around in if they get wet=lots of dry time, even in the heat. 

-Lastly, wear sunscreen!

{PALM PRETTY}

Palm prints are no longer reserved for tacky, touristy paraphernalia. The palm print is now a wildly popular print that screams Summer!

 

Kate Upton Aziz Ansari photographed by Terry Richardson at The Beverly Hills Hotel's Fountain Coffee Room.

The Fountain Coffee Room in Beverly Hills, where the print originated.

If you're scared of prints, try incorporating a palm printed clutch with any basic Summer ensemble, or add a pillow in your home for an unexpected pop of color.

Swell Bikini Top//Charlotte Olympia Clutch//Juicy Couture Scarf//Palm Print Maxi Dress//Joie Blazer//Michael Kors Pants//Brazilliance Pillow//

 Would you wear a palm print?

Leg Workout Routine

Want an intense leg workout that will bring amazing results? I have the perfect workout routine for you! I know those two sentences sounded like they were straight from an infomercial, but I'm not kidding when I say this is intense. And it works. I do this leg workout one day per week, and I also do bodypump two days per week, which includes a leg workout as well. With a clean diet and consistency, you will see a huge difference in the shape of your legs with this workout. Doing a leg workout at least two days per week is ideal to get stronger and see changes in your body. 

I didn't list the weights that I use below since everyone will be different depending on your fitness level. For reference, I use 70 pounds for squats (on my back), 50 pounds for lunges, no weight for plie squats,  40 pounds for both inner and outer thigh abductors, and 65 pounds for the hamstring curls.

I will be back to share my arms, shoulders, abs, and cardio routines as well. 

The Look For Less

Zara sandals: sold out//DSW Zigi Soho Brilliant Flat Sandals//Bamboo Krea Sandals//

I wanted these Zara spiked sandals so badly when I first saw them, but I was hesitant to pay $129 for them. I'm glad I waited, because I just ordered the identical Bamboo pair from Amazon. If you want a pair, hurry, because they're almost sold out! 

CFDA Awards 2013 Best Dressed

There were so many fashion misses at the CFDA awards this year (in my opinion), but here are my favorite looks from the event:

Left to right: Olivia Palermo in Dennis Basso, Sofia Vergara in Herve L Leroux, Ireland Baldwin in David Meister 

Who was the best dressed in your opinion?

Ahi Poke Over Brown Rice

Ahi Poke is one of my absolute favorite dishes to order when I go out to eat. Unfortunately sometimes it can be unhealthy when served with chips that are fried in oil. In addition, many soy sauces used in the sauce contain wheat so I set out to re-create a healthier version of Ahi Poke to eat at home. Here's what you'll need to prepare Ahi poke over brown rice:
 -1/2 pound of fresh ahi
 -1 teaspoon sesame oil
 -1 tablespoon gluten free soy sauce (or liquid aminos)
 -1 green onion
 -1 crushed garlic glove
 -1/2 cup cooked brown rice
 -1 avocado
 -Coconut oil spray

Step 1: Cook your brown rice.
Step 2: While the rice is cooking, whisk the crushed garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil together in a bowl.
Step 2: Chop one green onion into small pieces.
Step 3: Cut the ahi into small cubes with a sharp butcher's knife. Spray a pan with coconut oil and put all of the ahi cubes in the pan. Cook for 30 seconds on each side. The ahi will be cooked on the outside, but completely rare on the inside. You can omit this step--I cooked the outside since I picked the ahi up in the evening and knew it had been put out in the morning, otherwise I would've skipped this.

Once everything is ready, place the brown rice on a plate and flatten the top. Add the avocado pieces, then the ahi. Pour the sauce over the ahi. Lastly, add your green onions.

This is such an easy and quick dinner to make. Plus it's healthy and much less expensive than restaurant poke. The total cost to make this meal was $11.