We are over the freaking moon excited for our biggest blessing yet, coming October 2022! We are going to be parents! I’ve been dying to share the news with friends and family and we are finally able to do so.

We went to the Wentworth Hotel and Spa in New Hampshire which is the same place we got married and took these photos exactly a year following our wedding. It is such a special place to us, and so I thought there’s no better place to capture these photos.

Pregnancy has been such an incredible journey so far (even though I’ve been insanely sick for months) and its so crazy to know that theres a tiny human growing inside of my belly. The whole experience has been mind blowing to me, but I’m so happy that I get to share my journey here, as a diary. The good, the bad, and the ugly. I’m so excited to be a mama and watch Jeff become a dad. Truly our biggest blessing yet.

xo Jenna

Now is the time to stock up on beauty favorites because the Sephora Sale is in full swing. I always hold off on restocks or adding new things to cart until the sale to save a few extra bucks and today I’m sharing my tried and true favorites along with what’s in my cart.

Sephora Sale Details

4/1-4/11: ROUGE MEMBERS take 20% off

4/5-4/11: VIB MEMBERS take 15% off

4/7-4/11: INSIDERS take 10% off

use code ‘SAVESPRING’

It’s taken me years to find a sunscreen that I like, and I LOVE the Supergoop! Glow Screen. It leaves no white cast, but instead leaves your skin a healthy glow. Never leave the house without it.

Love the Sephora Best Skin Ever Foundation. I switch off between that and Armani’s Luminous Silk.

When I’m not wearing foundation, Ilia’s Skin Tint is my go-to. Gives a gorgeous sheer glow.

I’m a big cream blush gal, and the Ilia Multi Skin Stick is my favorite. It can also be used on lids or lips.

Benefit Roller Lash has been a favorite mascara for years.

If you can grab the Dyson Air Wrap while in stock, do it! Especially if its on sale. My very favorite hair tool to date.

Charlotte Tillbury Lipstick and Lip Liner have been my go-to lately ever since Marc Jacobs Beauty is no longer available (sad).

Can’t recommend Oribe Gold Lust Shampoo and Conditioner more! Oribe is always a great bet and always recommended by hair stylists.

I’ve been dying to try the new JVN hair care so I think I’m going to start with the Air Dry Cream.

Stocking up on my very favorite Laneige Sleep Lip Mask. I use nightly, can’t live without!

I’ve heard great things about the Kosas foundation so I think I’m going to give it a shot!

Stocking up on my tried and true Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz.

I’ve had Dae on my list for awhile now and looking forward to trying the pear hair oil.

Lots of hair products on my list! Loved this new Oribe Strengthening shampoo when I was at the salon so I’m going to switch it up and give this one a shot.

This K18 hair mask is a DREAM! I use it when I’m at the salon as well and its better then the Olaplex. Must have!

Leading up to our wedding last September, as many brides would, I worked hard and was in great shape as result. Then I let the holidays kick in and I’m sure you know what happened from there. I was feeling uncomfortable in my skin, tired most of the time and just in a major slump. At the start of the new year I wanted to make a change to my health and fitness routine and that is where I found The FASTer Way to Fat Loss. I am pretty experienced in the fitness department, but was majorly lacking motivation to workout, and needed help with meal planning so this was the PERFECT plan for me.

Over the past 6 weeks, I have been very consistent with both workouts and meals (besides 1 week in Miami) and have seen such incredible results. I could not be happier that I started this program as it has changed the way I look at a workout (30 mins is all you need), and have learned so much about meal planning, my macros and different tips and tricks in the kitchen.

I have been sharing my journey on Instagram, and have received quite a few questions, so I’m answering them all here today.

WHAT IS THE FASTER WAY TO FAT LOSS?

The FASTer Way to Fat Loss is the premier virtual fitness and nutrition company, teaching clients how to burn fat and live a truly healthy lifestyle through intermittent fasting, carb cycling, macro tracking, whole food nutrition, strategic workouts, and positive mindset. 

The FASTer Way’s science-backed strategies help fuel our mission to help women and men get well, prevent disease, and live their lives with energy and purpose. Since its creation in 2016, the FASTer Way has served nearly 200,000 clients and was recently named the #1 fastest-growing digital fitness plus nutrition company in the country!

CAN YOU SHARE MORE ABOUT THE WORKOUTS?

I love these workouts and I am not a beginner in this department! They are 30 mins, YES 30 mins (!!) and the app gives you the option to do them at home or at the gym. You can follow along with the video or do at your own pace. The app provides images and notes to follow if you are not using the video format. They are challenging and include all sorts of different weight training exercises, cardio moves, boxing, pilates and more. I really enjoy them and look forward to our workouts daily!

HOW ARE THE MEALS?

Meals are tasty! I love that Im learning so many different recipes and have so many options. The first few weeks I followed the guide exactly, but now that I know more about my macros, I switch some of the meals at times. There is an amazing library full of recipes on the app!

CAN YOU TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE FASTING?

We intermittent fast every day, meaning we consume all of our calories (which are plenty to keep me full) within an eight hour feeding window.  My typical window is from 11-7pm.  Then fast after dinner until 11am in the morning. It’s really not too difficult.

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL WEEK LOOK LIKE?

With the Faster Way To Fat Loss, we have two low carb days, two low macro days, and three regular macro days.  We workout 5 days/week and they range from 30-50 mins.  Rest is important.  Sleep is important.  Water is important.  Not over-exercising is very important.  Carbs are important.  

CAN YOU DRINK ALCOHOL?

Yes.  As long as it fits within your macros, you can drink in moderation.  I tend to skip the wine on low carb days, but I’ll def have a glass or two on regular macro days.  

DO YOU HAVE A COACH? WHAT DOES THE COMMUNICATION LOOK LIKE?

Yes, my coach is amazing and there is a lot of communication with the coach and the group if you need the extra motivation. Coaches are available at all times for any questions. We have a supportive Facebook community, Zoom calls, texts, emails. Any way that you want to benefit from the supportive resources and accountability, they provide to you. It truly is such a valuable, motivating source during the program.

DO YOU NEED TO DO BOTH THE MEAL AND WORKOUT PLAN?

Yes, both are included as the workouts correlate directly to certain macro days. Monday and Tuesday are lower carb days where we do more cardio and fat burning workouts. You dont have to follow the workouts exactly if you know what you are doing, but they certainly help!

HOW PERSONALIZED IS IT? DO YOU GET MEALS SPECIFIC TO YOUR BODY TYPE AND GOALS?

You enter all of your body type details into the app and the app helps calculate your macros for you. So everyone has different macros, how much water you should drink etc. There are endless recipe options that you can enter into the app to fit within your macros. I enter everything the night before so I know exactly what I am eating the following day and feel prepared. The workouts are the same for everyone but can be adjusted based on your fitness level.

DO YOU FEEL LIKE IT’S MADE A DIFFERENT EVEN WITH AN ALREADY HEALTHY LIFESTYLE?

YES YES YES!! I’ve learned so much with this program and have seen MUCH BETTER results than any other program I have tried. I have so much more energy, am much leaner, stronger and have had incredible sleep since starting. Faster Way is very easy to stick with and as long as you’re committed and follow the program you will 100% see the results you are looking for. I took a week off while on vacation (with a few workouts here and there) and I was so excited to get back to the program when I got home.

In 2022 I am recommitting to my health and can’t wait to share even more process with you!

If you would like to join with me, you can register and access the app and everything you need to get started HERE.

They are also having a promo (ending tomorrow Feb 14.) for $50 the $150 program! If you dont end up signing up for this round, you can use code SAVE25 on all the others!

xx Jenna

Thank you to Faster Way to Fat Loss for sponsoring this post.

Jeff and I just got back from an ahhhhmazing trip to Miami so I’m excited to share more about the trip. Where we stayed ate, drank and what I wore. It was technically a work trip as Jeff had a conference, so I tagged along for the ride as it is one of Jeff’s favorite places in the world. It was my first time to Miami and did it surpass my expectations!

We stayed at The Confidant which is located more so in Mid Beach. During the day when we weren’t working, we spent a lot of time at the beach and walking up and down the boardwalk exploring. We also rented bikes and rode along the beach with stops along the way.

^ Activewear set (first image) / Activewear Set (above) / Sunglasses / Purse

Where We Ate:

The food in Miami is incredible. We didn’t have one bad meal. Sharing where we ate above as I made a list ahead of time based off recommendations and all of the food was insane.

For lunch, we mostly ordered at our hotel, but Cecconi’s was a favorite. The meatballs and steak tartare were at the top of the list. For dinner, Joe’s Stone Crab is a must, 1 Hotel Rooftop is such a cool vibe, and Villa Azur and Baoli both had amazing food and turn into a nightclub after 10.

Miami is of course known for it’s late night scene and while I’m not a huge partier, I loved the vibe. The energy is on a different level. We went to so many classy lounges, bars and restaurants with good music and even better times. The Versace Mansion also known as Villa Casa Casuarina and Broken Shaker were great spots to grab a cocktail. Mangos is a fun divey place with live entertainment which was a lot of fun, and Raspoutine is an upscale lounge which was also one of my favorite late night spots.

^ Versace Mansion

^ Villa Azur

^ Versace Mansion Patio / Dress / Heels / Bag

^ Broken Shaker

^ Havana 1957

What I Wore:

Bikini / Hat / Cover Up Pants / Sunglasses

Jumpsuit / Bag

Dress / Heels / Bag

Dress / Heels / Bag

SHOP THE POST:

April 10, 2021 couldn’t have been any more perfect. The weather was supposed to be cold and overcast but it turned out to be the most gorgeous day of our trip back to New England. We keep reliving the day in our heads and over and over say that it could not have been any better. We had just our immediate family by our side and while we missed our extended family and friends, the day was so intimate and special to us.

We walked down the aisle at Jeff’s hometown church in Hampton Falls NH, then had an incredible family dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in NH. After so many pivots and date changes in our wedding planning, this day couldn’t have been more perfect. Exceeded all of our expectations and then some. Literally still beaming and probably will for months + years to come.

I don’t think I’ve ever felt happier. My face hurt from smiling so much. So many emotions were captured I really wasn’t expecting. I remember walking down the aisle shaking, crying, smiling bigger than anything, all at the same time. Looking at Jeff and our family I also saw huge smiles and many tears. It was indescribable. We’re an emotional bunch and I love that about us. We finally did it, after many postponements, date and venue changes!

Thank you to our incredibly kind and talented vendors. You are one special group. I still can’t believe we got so lucky finding all of you!

Venue: @wentworthbythesea @saltatwentworth
Photography: @elizabethladuca
Videography: @willowtreefilms
Floral Design: @keriannenelsonflora
Hairstyling: @jentawahairdesign
Makeup Artistry: @amandamccarthybeauty
Dress: @misshayleypaige
Bridal shoes: @jimmychoo
Bridal alterations and custom veil: @tailormaidsf
Custom Tuxedo: @andreasgorgestailoring
Rings: @yadavjewelry@dercodiamonds@wedgewoodrings
Cake: @popoversportsmouthnh