Biology major studying to become a physical therapist Based in Los Angeles & Dallas
abs & booty circuit | run for 10-20 minutes, do circuit 2x, cool down, stretch
(i have my own names for things - other people may call them something different)
pelvic lifts: lie on your back, knees bent, feet on the floor, lift pelvis, and return to start position
donkey kicks: on hands and knees, bring right leg towards chest, then kick out behind you. repeat for 30 seconds for right leg then switch to left leg
in&outs: sit down and balance in the shape of a v, sitting up with legs tucked in slightly - feet off the ground. lean back towards the floor as your kick out your legs. use your hands for balance if needed
modified donkey kick: like donkey kick - on hands and knees. instead of bringing knee towards your chest, keep knee bent and leg parallel with the floor. move leg slightly up and down as if you’re balancing a tray on your foot. your foot should be moving perpendicular to the ground
leg straight back: similar to donkey kick but without bringing knee to the chest
motivation to get to the gym
for every ten minutes i do cardio (run, bike, elyptical, etc.) i put a dollar in the jar to save for the end of the week. then i let myself spend the money on going out to lunch or buying something cute… most likely it’s going towards buying food :)
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arms & abs interval | i usually warm up on the treadmill for ten minutes, do this circuit 2x with 8-lbs weights, then run for another ten minutes, then stretch for like ever…
fresh fruit | the original perfect snack
I could really eat this all day every day
Copycat Spa Salad by Snappy Salads
I think literally every time I’ve gone to the mall I have gotten this salad, but for a whopping $8… To some, the price may be insignificant. To me, a college student on a budget, I’d rather spend my money buying the ingredients to make as many Spa Salads as I want.
Spinach, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, monterey jack, fresh/canned salmon (I used canned), roasted red pepper vinaigrette (blend canned roasted red pepper with your favorite balsamic vinaigrette - you don’t need a whole lot of vinaigrette since the peppers are canned in water and provide plenty of liquid)
4 Week Cleanse || the details of the 4-week cleanse I’m doing that will bring me right up to my 2-year anniversary and spring formal :)
Fitness || going to start posting my workouts and fitness tips as well as pre- and post-workout foods
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Chop sweet potato into half-inch squares, cook with 1/2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat until slightly browned, turn down heat to medium-low, add chopped mushroom, onion, and fresh rosemary. Toss together and cook covered an additional 10-15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Add a small amount of water and cover to steam potatoes if they do not get tender.
In a bowl, whisk 2 or 3 eggs with 1 tsp of fresh chives. Cook eggs slowly over low heat. Once eggs are nearly cooked, sprinkle with shredded monterey jack and parmesan cheese. Continue to cook until eggs are no longer runny.
Best served with ketchup and a steamy vanilla latte.
Day 5 of 4-week cleanse: Pita pizza w. ricotta, mushrooms, spinach, roasted red bell peppers, and oven-roasted cherry tomatoes
Greek Chicken Salad Pita Pocket . click here for recipe
Açaí bowls in Santa Monica. 5 days til spring break in SoCal! #iheartfood
