Vacation prep is in full swing and today is back day! Does anyone else feel strange taking pictures at the gym? I just cant do it- kind of awkward! Home selfie’s on my teeny mirror will have to do for now. 🙂

WORKOUT OF THE DAY: Thursday (HIIT & Back)

HIIT (high intensity interval training) on the treadmill:

Sprint 1 min, rest 30 seconds, run steady pace 1 min and repeat  (10 mins total)

Circuit #1: 12 reps, repeat 3 times

Bent over barbell row Hyper extension (back extensions)

1 arm Dumbell row on bench

Chin Ups

HIIT- 10 mins (same as above)

Circuit #2: 12 reps, repeat 3 times

Pull down machine

Seated cable pull row (machine)

Chin up

HIIT- 10 mins (same as above)

I had a small bout of discouragement yesterday because my body is not changing as quickly as I’d like. These workouts I’ve been doing are far more intense then what I would do on a regular basis, so it’s hard to bust your butt and not see results the next day. I keep reminding myself to be patient and that change takes time. This is a marathon not a sprint, although I hope to see results soon! My meal planning has been on point, but I will continue to focus the next few days and be happy with my results whatever they may be.

Do you suffer from discouragement and not reaching your goals as quickly as you’d like?

xo, Jenna

Another day, another workout! Now I am less then a week away from Mexico and find myself getting more and more motivated to look great in a bikini. Today was a triceps and shoulders day for me, no cardio although I did warm up 5 mins on the elliptical. Here is what the workout looked like:

Wednesday (Triceps & Shoulders)

Circuit #1: 15 reps, repeat 3 times

Triceps dumbbell kickbacks (15 each arm)

Overhead tricep extension

Bench dips

Circuit #2: 10 reps, repeat 3 times

Tricep push down on cables

Tricep overhead extensions on cables (with rope)

One arm dumbell tricep extension

Circuit #3: 10 reps, repeat 3 times

Alternating deltoid raise

Upright row with barbell

One arm side lateral raise

This may sound like I am speaking a foreign language, but we all start somewhere so if you don’t know what these exercises look like you are not alone! I would suggest looking up on bodybuilding.com where they have a whole library of these exercises and pictures. Each day we make progress and each day it gets easier!

I also wanted to give a quick review on my new Nike Zoom Pegasus 31 because these are the absolute best Nike shoes I have ever owned! I usually wear my Flyknit Racers, but those have barely any support and have felt some uncomfortable pain in my knees after long runs. I have an extremely narrow and flat foot so it’s hard to find running shoes that are comfortable and tight on my long feet, but I’ve finally found them!

Why I love Nike Zoom Pegasus (without getting too shoe techy):

• Cushion and responsiveness is incredible! This shoe is firmer in the heel and forefoot and supports my foot like no other shoe has before.
• Both for heavier runners and beginners. I wear them on a long run and also days at the gym- very versatile.
• Great looking- because why would I buy an ugly running shoe 😉

Flynknit Racers are now my errand running shoes, and these new Zoom Pegasus 31’s are my ultimate workout shoes. I’ve finally found my shoe match. yay!

What’s your favorite running shoe?

xo, Jenna

Let’s talk vacation prep! I know you ladies like to get in shape before your summer vacay right? I especially hope you’re not crash dieting the week before but giving yourself some time to prep a few weeks in advance if not months depending on your goals. I’ve been pretty consistent lately, but I’m heading to Mexico a week from today which means time to buckle down on training and diet! I certainly don’t expect to become ripped or loose 10 pounds in a week but certainly hope to tighten up a bit before spending a week on the beaches of Cancun. I feel like this is the right time to share my knowledge with you all, especially as I get more serious this coming week. I get a lot of questions about how to prep for vacations so hopefully this is helpful to you if you have something coming up or just want to get fit for YOU!

Here are my workouts so far this week for you to try (ps- I’m loving circuit training!)

Monday (biceps and cardio):

Run on treadmill 10 mins (fast pace)

Circuit #1: 15 reps (each arm), repeat 4 times

Dumbbell bicep curls

Alternating hammer curls

Concentration curls

Run 10 mins (fast pace)

Circuit #2: 15 reps (each arm), repeat 4 times

Barbell bicep curl

Barbell bicep curl with alternating focus on top half of arm, then bottom half of arm

Reverse barbell curl

Run 10 mins (fast pace)

Cable hammer curls with rope 10×3

Preacher curls 10×3

Stretch!

Tuesday (Legs and Glutes):

Run to the gym (2 miles)

Circuit #1: 20 reps, repeat 3 times

Lunges with dumbbell weights (rotating legs)

Reverse lunge with dumbbell weight (rotating legs)

Deadlift with dumbells

Circuit #2: Repeat 3 times

Cable machine glute kickbacks -10 reps each leg

Side leg raises on cable machine- 10 reps each leg

Squats no weights- 20 reps

Leg press 4×10

Leg curl machine 4×10 (last set to failure)

(Jumping lunges in between sets)

Stretch!

I’m already seeing a huge change in my physique just from a few days of pushing a little bit harder! A lot of this has to do with nutrition as well. I’ve been fueling with lots of protein and really loving a green juice for breakfast. More workouts to come for the rest of the week! Let me know what you guys think!

xo, Jenna

Hi loves! I wanted to check in with you guys about nutrition and eating habits. More so recently I find myself eating out quite a bit after a long day of work or even sometimes because of pure laziness (to be honest) so I wanted to touch on the subject of getting healthy options delivered to your door! We all know that eating out isn’t the easiest if you are trying to stick to a healthy diet. In my quest to eat out less and cook more, I’ve come across Sun Basket.

Sun Basket is a brand-new healthy cooking service that delivers fresh, organic ingredients along with 3 easy recipes to your door weekly. Each week, their chef develops an array of quick, healthy recipes to choose from, including Gluten-Free, Paleo-friendly, and Vegetarian options. They focus entirely on whole foods, sourced from the best West Coast farms – the kind of food that truly nourishes and makes you feel great. And also, the packaging is 100% recyclable, and you can even return the materials so they can recycle and reuse them.

I’ve done my research on a few delivery service companies but Sun Basket has stood out to me as a great farm to table, local and healthy option. The menu changes weekly, and I was able to try a baked shrimp with tomato, feta, orzo, and mint;  seared pork loin with mashed sweet potatoes and chermoula butter; and beef and chorizo albondigas soup. All serve 2 (perfect for a couple) and were excellent, totally surpassing my expectations. They were also pretty easy to cook which was great for me as I am quite the beginner (and have a teeny tiny kitchen). I will definitely be ordering again and again!

Sun Basket is offering $20 off to any of you interested in signing up! Just click here. Thanks Sun Basket!

Alongside Sun Basket, a few other food delivery services that I love are Munchery and Sprig for all you SF peeps. Both are delivered to your door with the meals already made, all you have to do is heat them up. All are great alternatives to eating out. I hope this post was helpful and feel free to comment below with any questions!

xo, Jenna

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A big thank you to Sun Basket for sponsoring this post.

Today I’m linking up for a “WHAT I ATE WEDNESDAY” post! It’s been awhile since I’ve done one of these…it’s also been awhile since I’ve posted! I’ve found a bunch of yummy snacks and a restaurant which I wanted to share with you all and thought this was a great opportunity. Here is what one day of the week looks like:

I’ve been trying to shop at Whole Foods as much as possible, and when I was there last I picked up this delicious happy trails green juice. I love starting my day with a juice, giving me tons of energy and nutrients.

I also snack throughout the day because my meals are usually on the small side. These Grape-Nuts Fit were sent to me to try out and I love putting this granola in my yogurt! Yogurt not pictured, but I love Fage nonfat greek yogurt and pick some up every time I go to the market.

My lunch usually consists of the same thing throughout the week. This week I bought shredded chicken and mixed it with spinach, tomatoes, avocado and topped with oil and vinegar. Nothing exciting here, pretty simple!

Frontier Snacks also sent me these Frontier Bites. These are only made with 8 simple ingredients, gluten/soy/dairy free and very low in calories. My boyfriend and I are absolutely hooked on these guys! Great little snack before the gym, giving me lots of energy.

The last picture is from my new favorite restaurant Bonita on Chestnut Street (San Francisco). These are seriously the best tacos! I love that they offer a lettuce shell for those health conscious folks. Jeff and I shared the chicken and carne asada tacos, our new go-to! These are also easy to make at home by cooking some meat, adding toppings to your liking and wrapping in a lettuce shell. We usually have taco night 1x a week either at Bonita or at home.

I also posted this on my instagram the other day. We were at the Stanford Shopping center in Palo Alto and stumbled upon a Pressed Juicery freeze! This is a new concept for the juice company, where they freeze ingredients used from the juices. I got the fruit freeze which is a frozen treat made from fruits, coconut and almonds. I am patiently awaiting the day they bring one of these shops to SF!

Do you have any favorite eats lately? Share below! Thanks for reading! xo