Phone Apps for Staying Fit & Healthy!

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So I decided to do a post on (free) iphone apps that I have read about, been told about and use. I find them helpful and encouraging for on the go fitness and health! Check them out!

1. My Fitness Pal- good for logging your diet and exercise. 

2. Nike Training Club- Like having a personal trainer right in our hand! SUPER cool!

3. Fooducate: This is pretty cool because it allows you to scan a food's barcode and the app gives it a grade and suggest better options. Click here!

4. Daily Ab Workout: If you feel like focusing on your abs but are having trouble doing it on your own, this app has 5min., 7.5min and 10min. video's for you to follow.

5. Fitness Buddy: This app is great for logging your workouts, kind of like my fitness pal but more for fitness and not so much food. You can log your routines from day to day.

6. PANDORA: Also....I am sure you already have the Pandora app and if you don't...GET IT ALREADY, it's FREE!!! When I am not taking classes I like to use this app and put it on a "Workout Radio" station. It's upbeat and includes music you probably wouldn't have hanging around in your itunes! Like this song...CLICK ME!

American Girl Short

Pin It Soooo the 4th of July is Wednesday and I have been wanting to make my "American Girl" shorts for a while now. So I crank up my theme song (click here) bust out my crafting supplies and make em'! See pictures below of the process.


DIY: "American Girl" Denim Short

Scarf Print Dress

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Tonight I am having drink with my best friends, I like to call is our "Lady Date Night." I think this outfit can roll over into going out, casual. Have a Wacky :) Wednesday.

Jillian Michael Abs? YES PLEASE!

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Beach trip is about 4 weeks away...I will be trying this out! Bikini bod time my peeps! 

If you don't have it already,Women's Health magazine always has great workout and health tips. :-)

WORKOUT!

Pleated Color Block Dress

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Finally wearing my funky new dress, color block, pleated with a mesh insert. Happy hump day, ya'll!

Sailor Girl

Pin It Tuesday, June 19th. My nephew's birthday!!

Today I am a little sailor girl in my high waisted shorts, striped cold shoulder tee, gold leaf sandals and floral jewelry. Alright...a super girly sailor.

Epson Salt Goodness

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I worked out three days in a row and my muscles are feeling pretty sore. My favorite thing to do is take a bubble bath with a little added epson salt....It works but I didn't know why. 

So here is the reason: 

Eases stress and relaxes the body

Stress drains the body of magnesium and increases levels of adrenaline. When dissolved in warm water, Epsom salt is absorbed through the skin and replenishes the level of magnesium in the body. The magnesium helps to produce serotonin, a mood-elevating chemical within the brain that creates a feeling of calm and relaxation. Research shows that magnesium also increases energy and stamina by encouraging the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the energy packets made in the cells. Experts believe that bathing with Epsom salt at least three times a week helps you to look better, feel better and gain more energy. Magnesium ions also relax and reduce irritability by lowering the effects of adrenaline. They lower blood pressure, create a relaxed feeling, improve sleep and concentration, and help muscles and nerves to function properly.

Read more about Epson Salt and it's benefits, HERE!

Saturday's Accessories!

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I was standing with my arms crossed when my friend Casey said that I needed a picture! I bought these rings over the weekend, a little different to get used to but I love them!!

This Week's Lunch!

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I was reading Women's Health magazine when I came across an article about making a large quinoa salad to last you through the week. I am a total cheapO and I try my best to only eat lunch out once a week.  Eating lunch out in NYC can cost anywhere from $8-$15 bucks! Not only is it expensive, you're more likely to make rash decisions about what is convenient to eat. So this week, I stole the quinoa salad idea and created my own...super easy and delicioso! I also made a refreshing cranberry, orange and lime virgin cocktail...Although it would be amazing with a little added vodka!

Yummy Quinoa Salad

I would say this makes about 3 large servings, could be made into 4.

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 4 handfuls of baby spinach
• 1 1/2 cups of organic corn (canned or frozen)
• 1 1/2 cups of organic black beans (canned)
• 1/4 cup of sun dried tomatoes
• 1/4 cup of chopped red onion
• 1 avocado
• feta cheese (about 2oz.)
• you could add a boiled egg, chicken or tuna (which I will do for my lunch)
• add vinaigrette when you eat

Cranberry/Orange/Lime Water

One serving.

• 1/2 medium orange- squeeze into glass first
• 1/4 lim- squeeze into glass and leave at bottom
• 5 or 6 ice cubes
• splash of cranberry juice
• fill the rest of the glass with water

Gluten Free?

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This is a great article that puts things into perspective to those of you who are confused about what it means to be gluten free. I think people are making the gluten free lifestyle into some sort of "diet"...which for those of us who are actually intolerant can be pretty annoying. Just because you are eating gluten free cookies and bread doesn't mean you're going to lose weight and be "healthier." Really, read this article. 

GLUTEN FREE?

Last weeks outfits and blog news!

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I am finding interest in more things (along with fashion) lately: cooking, fitness, health, etc. And believe it or not, I have already been documenting my daily outfits for a year already!!! Anyways, I will continue my blog with a more well rounded, young adult "interests" point of view. I will still post a few outfits from the week :-) To finish off my year of outfits, see my last weeks outfits below.

Monday 6/4

Tuesday 6/5

Wednesday 6/6

Thursday 6/7

Friday 6/8

Stay tuned for an updated blog, coming soon!! 

XOXO-EM

Pink Sneaks

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Have on my comfy ol' pink converse sneaks, black denim shorts, high-low ombre polka-dot chiffon top, my hair up in a messy bun and my vintage butterfly necklace. Just keepin' it comfy at work today. Have a Fabulous Friday, my friends!! TGIF!!!

XOXO-EM

Romping Around in a Romper Today

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Today I have on my floral print romper, wooden clogs, hair down and curly (we will see if it's like this all day!?), my floral head piece in mint and a couple of bracelets. It's heatin' up here in NY, ya'll! Hugs and kisses! Here's a little something I am listening to this morning :-) Click here ----> ENJOY 

LONG HAIR I DON'T CARE 

XOXO-EM

When it's 80º in Your Office...Dress Like This!

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Considering it is like 80º in our office everyday... I have on a ruffle back tank, rolled up boyfriend jeans, brown flat sandals, a bunch of necklace and my hair in a side braid. Hope your Wednesday is Wonderful!

XOXO-EM

Pleats & Braids

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Okay, so the first official day of summer is not until June 20th... but gaging how the weather was so warm this weekend I think I am going to go ahead and decided it's going to start now. Today I have on my black pleated two tiered dress, red sandals, vintage tribal necklace, a couple of bracelets and my hair in a side braid. I am dying to have long hair already so I can braid it...this is as good as it gets for now! HA! :) Have a fabulous 4 day week, my friends!

XOXO-EM

Vintage Dress & Green Patent Flats

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Today I have on a vintage dress that I bought a few years ago, changing it up with a magenta sash, green patent flats and my hair in a high messy ponytail. I'm hoping we get out of work early for the weekend! This is the best week ever, my beautiful nephew Joseph Anthony was born yesterday and Dave will be in NY tonight, finally! (See pic below of baby JAG!) Happy Friday, ya'll!

LOVE the eyelet trim!