fitness

Not Seeing Results?

Happy Hump day! Is this week over yet? I am SO looking forward to the weekend! I have gotten a ton of questions lately about what to do if you are not seeing results. If you are working out, eating “healthy” and not seeing results, you are doing something incorrectly. This takes a lot of committment, doesn’t happen over night and is a LIFESTYLE. No dieting or just popping in and out of the gym once or twice a week. Are you committed to take the plunge?

Here are some of my thoughts if you are not seeing the results you are looking for:

1. Push harder! Don’t just go through the motions but really push yourself to go hard. Try interval training on the treadmill, you will burn a ton of extra calories while increasing your endurance. Try supersets with weights, or do as many reps as you possibly can with your last set. Go till you can’t go anymore! Don’t leave the gym until you are spent and sweaty! If you are not sore, then try a different exercise, add more weights or do more reps to be sore the next day. Accomplishment to me is being sore the next day.

2. Change your routine! Try different workouts and find whats best for you. If you are doing the same routine your body will get used to that and not change. You need to constantly switch it up. Try only cardio one day, only weights the next, try a spin class, Pilates, yoga, TRX, there is so much out there! I personally LOVE trying new classes and feeling muscles that I havent felt before with my regular workouts. This also keeps it fresh and exciting! Also, create a schedule to look forward to. I plan my workouts, think about it first thing in the morning and look forward to it all day. (call me crazy I know ;))

3. Really watch what you eat. Document and see what a difference eating clean can really make. MyFitnessPal is an app on the iPhone which can track your calories and what you are putting into your body versus what you are sweating out. Documenting will help, I promise! Plan out each meal. Food prep and bring your pre-made meal to work. I ALWAYS bring my lunch that I make on Sundays, breakfast consists of oatmeal or greek yogurt and I also bring a snack to work. You will not see results if you do not eat clean! Trust me, I have gone through this: working out and eating whatever I wanted. But I stayed the same and saw NO changes. It was when I changed my eating habits that I started seeing change. Oh, and the alcohol is no bueno…sad I know, but I am personally loving and taking full advantage of not drinking!

Most of all, think positive and positive things will happen. You will not see results right away so be patient. There is a lot of dedication that needs to be given here, so commit the time and you will be happily surprised. You will get out what you put in.

I am hosting a giveaway today at messydirtyhair.com!! Visit Kelly’s amazing fashion and lifestyle blog to win a $20 Amex gift card compliments of yours truly. =)

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xo,Jenna

2013 Goals

It’s resolution time! Time to start the quest of taking action, rather than simply making resolutions and not sticking to them. I feel as if it helps to write them down and share them, while pushing to make this a great year! Here’s what I have on my mind for 2013:

  • Become a certified group class instructor
  • Sweat everyday
  • Meal prep every Sunday for the upcoming week
  • Start a morning workout regime (before work…tough!)
  • Blog more! =)
  • Travel more and explore different cultures
  • Stay away from negative people and things that hold me back
  • Learn from successful people
  • Set higher goals! (work on seeing those abs of mine, determined!!)

Most of all—->I think it’s so important to strive for excellence rather than perfection.

I have big expectations for myself, but it’s time to set the bar high and keep track of these goals!

What are your new years resolutions?

Today, I am a featured fitness guru on Jessica Read’s website! Go check her out and see what fitness apps we recommended!

—> Six Pack Apps for 2013

January Photo Challenge

Happy 2013!! My apologies for the lack of posts lately. I have been busy, busy, busy! Just returned from NYC for the New Year, where I put on the Emerald Nuts Midnight Run in Central Park. What is better than starting the new year off with a run at midnight? It was simply amazing. I didn’t have the chance to run, but held the finish line tape for pro athletes who flew across the finish line (4 miles) around 18 minutes! This is exactly what we stand for. Ringing in the new year with health and fitness as a priority. I couldn’t have asked to be in a better city, at a better time…my own personal heaven!

To read more about the Emerald Nuts Midnight Run click here.

I have so much coming up on the website which I am SO excited to share with you all. Yummy healthy recipes which I have been experimenting with, new amazing Fit Gals with super inspirational stories, as well as some resolutions which I can’t wait to dive right into. As for other exciting news, I will be a featured fitness guru on Jessica Read’s website, on Tuesday! She is a social media expert who is looking for some advice on fitness aps. Be sure to check out her site here! Which is your favorite fitness ap?

The January photo challenge from fitspobook is here! I have a bit of catching up to do, but please join me and take a picture of the following fitness topics each day. You can find me on Instagram @JennaPardini, also on Facebook where I will be posting my pictures. Be sure to tag #fitnessandthecity and #fbphotoaday so we can share our photos with each other!

298898_443824395684054_365113359_nHave a great week! Don’t get discouraged by the overwhelming amount of people at the gym lately…Remember, train insane or remain the same. Keep up the excellent work, and don’t give up. Changes take time, you will get there with hard work and dedication. xo

Ab Workout

Per popular request, I have put together my Go-To Ab Workout for you guys. This can be done at home or at the gym, with or without a handweight. Like I said, this is totally my go-to.  Abs are made in the kitchen, (I’m sure I have said this before) so you must also watch your diet to see results! Keep those abs tight and try this workout for maximum soreness!

{Photos compliments of bodybuilding.com}

1. Crunch with Chest press:

 

2. Vertical Leg Crunch: aka Toe Toucher; crunch up with a weight in hand for a little extra push:

3. Seated Russian Twist: twist from side to side; use handweight for a little something extra

4. Bicycle crunch:

5. Reverse Crunch:

6. Alternate Heel Touchers; side to side:

7. Scissor Kick:

8. Plank: hold for as long as possible and tighten your belly:

9. Side Plank aka Bridge:

10. Nose to Knee Crunch:

Enjoy! xo, Jenna

Your Fitness Christmas List!

Fitness and the City’s  Christmas List

Seeking gifts for fitness enthusiasts? Here are some of my favs, all under $100! (I’m obviously loving a lot of color this season). 🙂

1. Fitlosophy Fitbook: Fitness and Nutrition Journal

2. Tracy Anderson Method: Metamorphosis

3. Lululemon Run: Speed short

4. RunLove Compression Socks

5. Lululemon Run: Toasty Tech Pullover

6. G-Loves, workout gloves

7. Garmin Forerunner 10 GPS Watch

Happy Holidays to you and your family!

xo, Jenna

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