WORK IT WEDNESDAY

After my workout Monday! Felt SO good, had to show off my progress! My girlfriend Michelle brewed up some Hymica tea so I refueled with that! It tasted like a tropical fruit punch I almost drank the whole pitcher! 

Some eats at the Ritz Carlton

Tip: Order off the Kids Menu if you are unsure of ingredients! I got the "Little Mermaid" kids meal with an extra side of vegetables and a glass of Malbec Wine

Tip: Veggie Burgers are usually lower in calories. Add grilled veggies on top instead of cheese and salsa instead of ketchup and you have yourself a double wammy of vegetables!

During my honeymoon, I made sure to make use of all the fitnss equipment I was given. I took bike rides around the property, did some pilates, did some Star Systemz no equipment workouts, and of course resistance trained.

I also took up some Zumba classes for a different kind of cardio! Plus I have been so tight from all my weight training! My girlfriend invited me so I decided it would be a fun way to hang out and get our groove on....

Our instructor Noralys is AMAZING! She really knows how to move it and I am inspired to get my hips shaking like her :)

WORK IT WEDNESDAY

I hope all of you are enjoying your week....

I have been following my STAR SYSTEMZ plan by taking my workouts to the hotel gym and eating the most nutritious foods but still of course LOVING life out in Playa! 

It has been so fun and so care-free. I may not have results next week but I know I will maintain which is what is most important. I am loving my muscle definition and I can not wait to see those abs pop! I am not one of the lucky ones with the good genes I really REALLY REALLY have to work for anything on my body!

As they say:

"80-90% DIET, 10% WORKOUT"

I am in Playa Del Carmen on my honeymoon with my husband so posts may be spastic but I could never let you down and not give you a workout!

If you do not have dumbbells at home grab a milk jug and feel that thing with water and you have yourself a kettle bell/dumbbell :)

WORK IT WEDNESDAY

I just kicked this workouts ASS!

I need these in my life....

I am preparing for my trip to Playa Del Carmen and CAN NOT wait to share all the beauty there is out in Playa! I hope to show you some workouts on the GORGEOUS beaches and hope to do my stretches out by the ocean (my fitness goals for the trip)

Before I go on any type of vacation I really kick my booty and blast out HIIT's, Tabatas and just fast paced training so I get the mix of Cardio and weight training in one workout :)

Waking up and not hungry for breakfast just yet?

Try taking a small "stroll through the park" or through your neighborhood

This act wakes up your body, gets the blood flowing and can help digest what was not digested from last nights late night snack or large dinner.

SCREW ICE CREAM:

I love scooping a papaya like I would an ice cream carton and drizzling some raw honey inside!

YUMMMMYY....

Ok back to the WORKOUT:

I ROCKED this workout on the tennis courts as I could jog around it for my pre cardio warm-up!

I ALWAYS write down my workout before I hit it because you can easily get distracted when you get to where you are about to workout!

I used some weights to AMP UP the cardio push and used a resistance tube for the sumo squats and side lunges! 

If you do not have this equipment NOT TO WORRY you can still ROCK this workout without it! 

What do you do fitness wise before a vacation or mini trip?

WORK IT WEDNESDAY

Today has been so much fun!

I have been practicing with my food meditations and have come so far and I am SO PROUD OF MYSELF!

If you are not sure what food meditations are tune in for next Tuesdays tip TUESDAY where I will go over how to do this.

I did this workout before I headed out to the famers market! Let me tell you I felt SO ENERGIZED! 

I purchased:

Papaya, Grapefruit, Tomatoes, Strawberries, Arugula, Hummus, Seeds, Sprouts, Eggplant, Sweet Potatoes (oldie but a goodie), and a dozen farm fresh eggs!

I also grabbed two cookies and a brownie for my husband but....

I ate one cookie toady :)

By the way this picture does not DO it justice!

How crazy are these tomatoes! 

Never had seen these/heard of these but I guess they make things sweet? 

Anyone know what these are?

We had a Shih Lunch Adventure as we took our smallest Shih: Gigi, to the vet to see if she is pregnant  (still unsure...)

How cute are the Shihs? I am obsessed...they are my children..LITERALLY :)

Get your workout clothes on and get working out!!

Feel free to COMMENT and let me know how Work It Wednesday's Workout went as I know you will be WORKING IT!

WORK IT WEDNESDAY

By the way: I am OBSESSED with "Starships" by Nicki Minaj....

I started off with a bit of cycle! It kind of has become my new favorite thing :) I did it from ten minutes although I recommend to just do it for about 2-3 minutes to get your heart pumping!

I started my timer and working out HAPPENED! haha* I left the gym after this cycle (4 times yah!!) sweaty, wet and felt a force of energy ride throughout my body!

P.S If you can't reach 4 cycles than push yourself to at least complete two! I promise one day 4 cycles will become the regular but make sure you build yourself up to this! Make it a GOAL!

My food yesterday! So many people write me private messages and ask me what I eat on a given day! I start my morning off with at least a liter of water followed by a veggie based shake. Snack is either a piece of fruit or a handful of seeds. After a few hours (3-4 hours) I head on over to lunch and usually have something already cooked up in the fridge waiting to be eaten :) Smoked marlin this week because I picked it up at the farmers market saturday! Loving it! For dinner, we went to Mi Casa (top restaurant choice in Los Cabos) and I ordered a salad with dressing on the side. Look at those colors! I also added a side of grilled chicken and cut it up very tiny so my body can easily digest it!

Do you enjoy timed workouts or do you like to count your reps and sets?

WORK IT WEDNESDAY

Today was an awesome day and to think it just started....

I got my workout on with my new client! I am having so much fun with her because I get to experiment and see if my method really works on everyone :) Personally, I have MARVELOUS results when I follow it to the T. I also want to see if other ladies would have the same results..onwards towards a path of trial and error and so far so good :) Pictures to follow soon....

Afterwards I headed to the farmers market with the two Rachel's and we dined on some delicious BREAKFAST eatery and I bought some appealing foods:

Strawberries, zucchini, broccolini, sweat dumpling squash, chipotle hummus, and green salsa (?) 

WORK IT WEDNESDAY

Go out and buy yourself a jump rope! It is seriously the best investment, super cheap and can go with you anywhere and everywhere. When clients mention to me that weights are to heavy to travel with I laugh because I know that options such as a jump rope and resistance bands take 0 room in your suitcase and weigh far less than a pound! 

A trick is to go to your local medical supply store and buy thera bands. Thera bands at these stores are much cheaper and you can have the worker cut the band as long or as short as you want.

Just completed this baby right after my trip to the farmers market! I got two of my girlfriends to join me today and we had a blast. It is awesome when you can have girls time and be doing something healthy instead of going out for drinks. I love doing other activities and it is always way more fun as you can actually hear each other and you are not blasted lol

Look at those delicious muffins and cookies!

The "good" stuff! I picked up some brownies for my hubby but none for me!

Herbs and greenery!

The colors of the tomatoes are so brilliant, I bought a bunch! Fennel and other root veggies!

More greens! Half the time I have no idea what I am buying but its green so I am golden :)

Mixed greens with flowers! Who would have thought you can eat flowers but you can and I got some!

Rainbow carrots! I love these!

Herb plants! I may pick one up next time but my goal is to get really good at sprouting my alfalfa seeds first!

Have you checked out your local farmers market? 

What other activities do you like to do with your friends besides going out to clubs, bars or restaurants?

WORK IT WEDNESDAY

I just did this workout and boy let me tell you the first two times I was ok but those last two WOWOW! Love it :)

Comment and let me know how you do with it?

So I started sprouting as my challenge this week for growing something! I am not the best photographer (working on that) but you can see those babies are growing! Its so exciting and makes me feel so much joy to witness these little things growing! I already have so many ideas on what recipes I will incorporate them in!

Look at those little guys they have white tails!!

I also decided to start going to the Farmer's Market in Pedregal Mar Adentro every Wednesday, although I went late I still picked up some fresh stuff! 

I got avocados, kale, swiss chard, purple carrots, rosemary, mint, basil, sweet peppers, eggplant, celery, baby spinach, beets and chia seeds! Next week I plan to go early so I can get some organic grass fed chicken and beef. 

I have only had these once in my life and I can't wait to try them again! Purple carrots yummm!

-What lifestyle changes have you made this year?

-What did you decide to grow?