Happy Sunday.  Hope everyone is prepped for their week.  Today is my 35th Birthday!  I am actually very excited for my birthday this year.  I am in the best shape of my life.  I am with the love of my life and my daughter is the happiest, funniest kid I have ever known.
Things are changing everyday for me, I couldn't be happier.
It has been a very long road and things haven't always been good.  I truly believe everything happens for a reason even if we don't understand it at the time.
SO, Have Faith and if all else fails GO TO THE GYM!  

Definitely the most heart felt present I have received!  

xoxoxo

~eat well and keep moving~

I am SO SORRY!  I have been MIA for so long.  Unfortunately life was just getting in the way, BUT I am BACK and we are going to ROCK this fall and be HOTTER then ever for the HOLIDAYS!

Who has been sticking with their plan?  I was rolled off course by an elbow injury a month and a half ago!  I was thrown off a horse hurt my right elbow and have been unable to work or WORKOUT since September 8th!  AAAHHH for those of you that know me my workouts are my sanity.  It has been a rough month BUT I have had amazing friends and family to get me through.

Really in the big picture a month isn't so bad.  My cousin just went for her first run after tearing her Achilles 6 months ago!  I am so happy she is healing so well and she really has been such a trooper barely even complained.... (at least to me)

So anyway... I really want to be at the gym right now for a second workout on my first day back but I missed you guys and needed to get back to work.  So, when I am done here I am going to bang out this quick sprint workout on the treadmill.  Feel Free to join me!

5 minute warm up

30 second all out sprint 

30 second jog 

30 second all out Sprint 

30 second walk

x 4

45 second all out sprint incline 5%

30 second jog

45 Second all out sprint incline 5% 

30 second jog

45 second all out sprint incline 5%

30 second walk

5 minute fast walk 8% incline

3 minute cool out 

Stretch!  

Fuel up post workout with my favorite Fall Shake

2 scoops Vanilla IsaLean

1/4 cup pumpkin

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

sprinkle of cinnamon

Ice and Blend! 

I have been SLACKING these last few weeks of summer!  Anyone else?  Sometimes I just need a time out and that's whats been going on these last few weeks.  Those of you that know me personally know I have had a lot going on including a break up and some emotional cleansing we'll call it.
What has amazed me through this entire process is that every event that I perceived as a complete tragedy turned out to be the most amazing opportunity.  I am exactly where I want to be and I have never been so happy and content.
All that said fall is almost here and it is time to FOCUS!  I am so excited to get back to work and see some real changes in my mind and body over the next few months.
You are going to see more great workouts and recipes a lot more often on this blog so check back often and send your friends.
~eat well and keep moving~
xoxo jenn

I hope everyone is having a fabulous summer!  Mine has been rather up and down but as long as the sun is shining and warm I am a happy girl.  
All of us from time to time get bogged down with negativity.  It is important to take a step back during these times and reset.  This is exactly what I have been doing recently.  Realize there is always someone worse off then you, reach out to them try and help.  
For me it is super important to keep my workouts consistent and my eating clean.  The better I am to my body the clearer my mind is.  
When your feeling down, stressed or overwhelmed fight that urge to just lie around and eat til your hearts content....your hear will never be content with food.  
Pick yourself up and keep moving.  Just getting out and going for a walk can be a huge mood lifter.  Order a giant salad and eat the entire thing.  
Don't settle for where you are.  Make the changes you need to be happy.  You are the only person whom can make YOU happy!  
So if there are people in your life holding you back cut the ties.  Surround yourself with people that encourage you to be a better person and inspire you to live a better life.  
Everyday is a new day and TODAY looks like the perfect day to get to where you want to go!  

~eat well and keep moving~
xoxo jenn

Rest....Rest is very important for muscle recovery, muscle building and metabolism....All that said it does not mean that I do it when or as often as I should.  I love the gym and I love my workouts.  It keeps me sane and happy so I go, go, go until my body says NO MORE!  
That is exactly what happened this week.  I was so tired I could barely get out of bed, my workouts were almost lacking work and my motivation was non existent!  When this happens I usually go into panic mode....as silly as it is I feel like I may not ever get my motivation back...what if I don't ever want to workout again?!
Of course that never happens it only takes a few days before I am rearing to go again.  So instead of panicking this time I took this week to REST.  I made sure my nutrition was super strict to not go to far off track and I listened to my body.  Much to my dismay my body wanted an entire 5 days off!! Not until tonight did I feel that tomorrow I can return to my normal workout routine.  I can't wait to see how I feel after my first workout back.  I will be sure to keep you updated.  Remember keep your goals in sight but listen to your body.  Doing anything at all is more then those that havent left the couch! 
~eat well and keep moving~
xoxo jenn

Are you ready for the next heat wave?  I am I LOVE this weather.  The hotter the better.  I will admit I whine most of the winter about how cold and miserable it is.
The heat however is no excuse to not work out....You jst need to becareful and stay HYDRATED!  (With WATER)
Here is a great Pool workout for those days you just can drag yourself away to get to the gym.
Enjoy!

30 seconds water running
30 seconds rest (with noodle)
30 Seconds Jumping jacks  ....yes in the water
30 seconds rest
1 minute water running
30 seconds rest
30 seconds tuck jumps..... again in the water
30 seconds rest
REPEAT x 5

Finish with 45 seconds water running with 15 seconds of rest times 5!

~eat well and keep moving~
xoxo jenn

Why?  So many of you ask me WHY?  Why do I workout everyday, why do I eat clean, why do I take time for ME?!  

This is my why.  I want to inspire others, I want my friends and family to be the best that they can be.  I don't know if this card was picked purposefully or if it was just a twist of fate... Either way it is a sign I am headed in the right direction.  

My cousin was married this weekend and this was the card at my place setting!

 I hope my lifestyle has inspired you and I hope it continues too!  

~eat well and keep moving~

xoxo jenn