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28 Day Summer Sculpt Program is coming! You in?

Hey guys!

It’s time to spice things up again.

Summer is my ABSOLUTE fave season of the entire year, so we are going to celebrate with a little extra sweat. What do you say? ;)

Beginning Monday June 3rd, the #SummerSculpt begins.

I will lead you through a 28 day program designed to get you stronger, leaner, and happier! For the first time ever, I am releasing a series of FULL LENGTH WORKOUT VIDEOS complete with a warm up, the workout itself (intense), and a cool down. I want you warn you. These workouts will make you incredibly sore.

The only way to take part in the 28 Day #SummerSculpt is to sign up right here to reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/28daysummersculpt

Here’s a video with all the details:

Also! On the first 7 days of the program, I’ll be hosting 7 straight days of giveaways on @popflex_active’s Instagram! So if you want cute activewear, workout goodies, rompers with pockets, gift cards, yoga mats, water bottles, fit journals, and pretty much anything a fit girl like you can dream of, then you need to go follow POPFLEX now!

Now…tell me…ARE YOU IN!!???

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8 Things Only Girls Who Wear Activewear Will Understand

Hey guys!

I love clothes. That’s why I design them! Activewear to be precise!

But, sometimes clothing and working out just don’t cooperate. And I’ll admit – even though I probably should know much more than the average person when it comes to the fashion of fitness, I STILL have embarrassing debacles like any other girl :P

So time to get super honest as we get to know each other a little better :) How many of these situations have you found yourself in!??

#1. GO TO THE BATHROOM BEFORE YOUR WORKOUT. I REPEAT: BEFORE.

#2. Not sure what’s worse, but I’ve committed both crimes. 

#3. Ok but if I size up I have no support…. HELP!!!

#4. I will make all of my pants high-waisted… YOU CAN’T STOP ME!!!

#5. FACTS. Thankfully I have a solution.

#6. How do all shorts becomes booty shorts as soon as you start running?

#7. HIGH WAIST LIFE IS THE BEST LIFE!!!!!

#8. Hey… at least it’s keeping with the whole 80s/90s fashion coming back

Finding gratitude among the drama of expectation

How it feels to finally realize that happiness can be achieved free of being attached to a thing, an outcome, or even a person. You are finally FREE when you can find happiness for no reason at all.

I had to learn to stand up for myself….

Ok guys, time for some TRUTH TALK:

Growing up, I was taught to be obedient, to avoid conflict, and to make people happy – which for the most part worked very well and kept me from getting in trouble. BUT, as I’ve grown up, I’ve realized that it has shaped me in a way that subconsciously made me afraid to stand up for myself. Like, TERRIFIED – because I hate upsetting other people. But the truth is – life isn’t perfect and you have to have the downs to appreciate the ups…you have to have bad people to appreciate the good people.

I’ve had to tell numerous individuals things they didn’t want to hear. And you know what? IT SUCKS. But you know what sucks even more?? When people think they can step all over you and take advantage of you. That’s not ok. And guess what? In many cases, ego and pride will get in the way of the other person even trying to understand where you’re coming from, so – they don’t belong in your life anyway. You’ve got to rise above to protect your soul and your sanity.

I am grateful to be where I am today, living the life I love with the people I love, because of the choices I’ve made…to stand up for myself and for the people I care about. As scary and uncomfortable as it may be, I hope you choose to confront your demons. I know it’s painful, but to get rid of the pain, you’ve got to deal with it head on.

10 Things Only Fit Foodies Can Understand…

For those of you are trying to keep up with that healthy lifestyle but also are semi-addicted to eating, perhaps you can relate to the frustrations of being fit foodie like me. How many of these situations have you found yourself in?

#1. You heart dies a little when you have to order salad for a meal. SOMEONE tell me how lettuce costs $18. IT DOES NOT.

#2. You eat so clean that you have a serious addiction to munching on crunchy, salty things post-lunch/dinner/literally every meal.

#3. You have no chill when it comes to food…

#4. You LOVE Trader Joes.

 

#5. You are a connoisseur of balancing flavors…

 

 

#6. You are hard core at everything you choose to do. Including buffets. THEY LOSE MONEY ON YOU.

#7. You are a one-trip wonder when you get home from the grocery store!

#8. The world is cruel, but at least the donuts taste good

Your May Workout Calendar!

Hey guys!

Raise your hand if you’re ready for May!!

I know a lot of you are having special events this month…from Prom to Graduation to Weddings…POPsters are living their best lives and I’m SO proud!

If you are one of those POPsters getting married or part of a wedding, you should check out my #HappilyEverFitter giveaway! You could win some amazing pieces from the new Dream Collection!! The entry form is here.

It’s so awesome to know that some of you have been with me since 2009 (oh boy the early days – I just had graduated from college!!!) and now some of us are getting married, having kids, and just GROWING UP! But you know what kept us all connected? Our love for fitness. For wellness. For appreciating our bodies. I am so grateful to have you in my life!

Now, on to the May 2019 calendar! Look at that taco themed background! How cute is that!?? I love tacos. Once I tried a fried avocado taco and it made me so happy. If you’re ever in Los Angeles, check out Tacos Tu Madre. I honestly like the avocado taco way better than the regular carne asada taco! UGH SO GOOD. I am salivating.

Click to download hi res cal!

SUNDAY: Fresh Upper Body


MONDAY: Blissful Booty


TUESDAY: Cheerful Cardio


WEDNESDAY: Active Abs


THURSDAY: Flourishing Full Body


FRIDAY: Spring Stretching


SATURDAY: Lush Legs

If you’re new around here, this is how it goes!

Click on the hi res link to download the calendar and print it out for your wall!
Head over to blogilates.com/calendar and click on the videos of the day. It’ll take you directly to the YouTube video! Or use the Coda doc.
Do each video once (unless otherwise stated)
Check off as you go!

Good luck and have fun! HAPPY MAY!!!!

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Time for some #bootypositivity

I’ve been debating whether I should post this photo or not because 1) I’m really proud of how strong my back and arms have gotten but 2) I know there will still be judgment against my small butt. After a sleep, I’ve woken up and decided WHO CARES.

I don’t want to just post things for likes. I don’t want to base my worth on other people’s approval. I don’t want to feed into the big butt obsession (but also can’t

Comparing old photos of myself…

Have you ever compared yourself to old photos of yourself and wished you were as “fat” as when you thought you were fat when you really weren’t fat at all!?

Listened to a Hidden Brain podcast about comparison, and it blew my mind. We all know that “comparison is the thief of joy.” But, did you know that there are types of comparisons – and that they can be used to our advantage?

There’s “upward comparison” and “downward comparison”. To better understand this, imagine you’re trying to lose weight. If you compare up, you compare yourself to a person who’s lost more weight than you in a shorter amount of time. This might make you feel bad about yourself. If you compare down, you compare yourself to someone who is having a really hard time sticking to her diet and actually gaining weight. This might make you feel better about yourself.

Instead of trying to avoid comparison all together (because we’re humans and we’re going to do it anyway) COMPARE STRATEGICALLY for your advantage! It’s all mindset.

When you want to accomplish more, compare up. You don’t have to feel bad when you compare up to people who are “better than you.” I want you to compare up and use them as your driving force to reach your goals!

When you feel you’ve failed, go ahead and compare down. (Yes, others do actually have it worse than you!) This downward comparison can help you find gratefulness, which honestly, we all need more of.

In this age of ultimate outward comparison (thanks social media), when you can’t avoid it, USE IT.

So what about me and the photos? Honestly, I used to feel really bad about not being as lean as I was in 2012. But then I remember back to how mean I was to the people that loved me because I was always hangry! So, I’m grateful to have a little extra weight on me and carry on as a full functional person who is happy.

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Trying to find a low carb bread substitute

Hi guys – let’s talk about bread.

I’m always searching for a bread alternative since wheat seems to make me super bloated. So today I am trying out 3 grain free bread recipes that I found online! Let’s see which one will taste the best?

I partnered with Thrive Market to test out some recipes I’ve been wanting to try forever!

Check out all three recipes below or follow along with my video!

#1. Low Carb Flat Bread

Ingredients:

1 cup full fat coconut milk

1/2 cup + 1 heaping tablespoon super fine almond flour

1/2 cup arrowroot powder/flour

pinch of sea salt

Garnish (optional)

6 teaspoons of vegan butter spread (1 teaspoon per flatbread)

Find out how to make it in my video above or by following the link to the recipe on Fit Men Cook.

#2. Cloud Bread

Ingredients:

3 eggs

3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened at room temperature

¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

1 tablespoon granulated sugar or honey

Will my bread turn out to be a glorified meringue?!??? Bluprint says no. Watch the video to find out what happens when I pull these puppies out of the oven.

#3. 90 sec bread

Ingredients:

3 tbsp almond flour or 1 1/3 tbsp coconut flour

1 tbsp oil (melted butter, melted coconut oil, avocado oil)

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 large egg

tiny pinch of salt

Ok. This one looks like bread… but does it stand up to the taste test?!?

Tell me in the comments below what your favorite recipe is and tag me on IG when you try these recipes so that I can see what you think!

What do you guys want to see next time on Cheap Clean Eats!? I had so much filming this so I want to do another one soon!

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Trying to find a low carb bread substitute that actually tastes like bread

Hi guys – let’s talk about bread.

I’m always searching for a bread alternative since wheat seems to make me super bloated. So today I am trying out 3 grain free bread recipes that I found online! Let’s see which one will taste the best?

I partnered with Thrive Market to test out some recipes I’ve been wanting to try forever!

Check out all three recipes below or follow along with my video!

#1. Low Carb Flat Bread

Ingredients:

1 cup full fat coconut milk

1/2 cup + 1 heaping tablespoon super fine almond flour

1/2 cup arrowroot powder/flour

pinch of sea salt

Garnish (optional)

6 teaspoons of vegan butter spread (1 teaspoon per flatbread)

Find out how to make it in my video above or by following the link to the recipe on Fit Men Cook.

#2. Cloud Bread

Ingredients:

3 eggs

3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened at room temperature

¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

1 tablespoon granulated sugar or honey

Will my bread turn out to be a glorified meringue?!??? Bluprint says no. Watch the video to find out what happens when I pull these puppies out of the oven.

#3. 90 sec bread

Ingredients:

3 tbsp almond flour or 1 1/3 tbsp coconut flour

1 tbsp oil (melted butter, melted coconut oil, avocado oil)

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 large egg

tiny pinch of salt

Ok. This one looks like bread… but does it stand up to the taste test?!?

Tell me in the comments below what your favorite recipe is and tag me on IG when you try these recipes so that I can see what you think!

What do you guys want to see next time on Cheap Clean Eats!? I had so much filming this so I want to do another one soon!

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