leg workout

In the re branding of my blog I am focusing on three major topics-style, fitness, and food with a little bit of lifestyle each week.  I said last Monday that I am starting a healthier lifestyle.  With that, I will be sharing more workouts and fitness outfits along with fun and healthy recipes.  Today I am sharing an easy ten minute leg workout that you can practically do anywhere without a gym.  It is three reps of the complete workout.

The workout consists of 4 exercises that are to be performed three to four times.  The exercises include squats, lunges, calf raises, and wall squats.  Before I do this workout I like to go on a mile run to loosen up my legs and get some sweat running.  It's totally optional, but if your trying to burn calories and fat, along with tone up your legs I do recommend running beforehand.

25 squats

30 lunges (15 each leg)

40 calf raises

30-40 second wall squat

repeat set 3-4 times

Like the outfit?  If you do make sure to check out Lemon Designed tomorrow for the outfit post for this workout! :) For more workouts, healthy recipes, and fitness outfits follow out instagram and twitter to stay posted!


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smoothie bowl

If you are following more than one blogger on any social media network you will know that one of the latest trends in right now are smoothie bowls. Smoothie bowls are smoothies with a thicker consistency due to the dairy product being the base.  I use either milk or yogurt.  I don't like how thick greek yogurt is by itself, but I know it's benefits are really good, so I throw that in the smoothie bowl so I don't taste it.

What does my smoothie bowl consist of ?

1-2 cups of strawberries

1 banana

small handful of blueberries (optional)

1/2 cup granola

3/4 of oats

small handful of kale

1 tbsp honey

1 cup of greek yogurt

I didn't add any seeds or extra "super food" ingredients for two reasons.  One, they are expensive, for example using chia seeds in just a few recipes will lead to costing some $$.  Two, if you have healthy and good ingredients already in your smoothie bowl, they aren't really necessary.

The smoothie bowl was my breakfast before my workout and my drink was ice water.  I decided about a month ago that I wasn't going to drink milk or orange juice as my drink in the morning.  Orange juice is NOT healthy, and it is completely filled with sugar.  Drinking/eating too much dairy in the morning will give you day a slow start, because there's already a lot of dairy in your smoothie bowl.

I hydrate with my sip x swell bottle, which I love and can't wait to post my review on it soon!!
Here are more patterns for the water bottle.

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farm romper

I recently went to a farmer's market.  I looked in my closet for the best thing to wear and came up with this romper which recently went on sale, it's only 20 dollars!!  I actually didn't think these photos would go this well, and match the farm style, but they did.  Shop the romper on the last picture-which actually is my favorite picture of all!

While actually in the market I had my wicker bag, which I absolutely love.  What can I say?  I can't resist the classic summer look that it places on whoever carries it!  Also in the actual market I got some fresh berries, honey, watermelon, and of course, peaches!  The strawberries, as you can see in the photos are so so so ripe and as soon as they got in my kitchen they smelled like they were picked fresh off the vine!  I do recommend getting some this year!

Love this outfit?  The romper just went on sale and is only $20!!
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espadrille wedges

I have been dying to share this post with you.  I wore these shoes when I went to a party in this sweet, little town I wrote about yesterday.  If you didn't see this pictures from that post take a look!  The photos are great if I say so myself. :) Anyways, I went there and I knew the town had a very nautical look/feel.  Straight in my mind I think immediately of Nantucket and what I would wear there.  I'm sure those of you who follow Design Darling or Lemon Stripes have seen a shoe that looks like this one recently.  Actually, you can shop the shoes they wore below and my favorites!

I got these pairs of shoes from T.J. Maxx, their actual store and if you shop at T.J. Maxx you know they have a really varied selection their stores.  They also don't have a lot of options on their website. I am sure if you went to a few stores you would find this pair, but it will take a long time. :(

here are my favorite espadrille wedges:

not a lot of them have the suede tip

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a little town

I did some traveling about a week ago to a small little water front town.  I couldn't help but love the houses, the flowers, the charm.  I mean, look at this little bed and breakfast below, so sweet.  I have to say one of my favorite things to see are cute little towns, the ones with the classic homes,  Nantucket feel, mom and pop shops, and sailboats for days.  I really enjoyed taking these pictures, but I will admit sharing these with you on the blog is even better!  Tomorrow see the outfit I wore!

See what I wore tomorrow!

If you want more photos stay up with the blog! :)

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hot air balloons

Good morning ladies!!  I went on a trip to the sky!! That's right, I went up in a hot air balloon, but don't worry, it was tethered.  Honestly, it was a great experience.  I would do it again in a heart beat as long as I am in someway connected to the earth!! Here are some photos of just a few of the balloons.  You should definitely go to see them sometime.

Have you done anything fun lately?

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cobb salad recipe

Yesterday I started my new fitness and health regime, and so far it is going well. I had a nice green smoothie for breakfast, a strawberry banana smoothie for lunch, and I made a Hawaiian bbq wrap (I tweeted the link).  If you want to find the recipes, I pin them all on my pinterest.

This morning I fixed up a cobb salad for dinner, which will translate into being lunch for the next two weeks!  This photo is not what I made this morning, this was for a dinner party I threw a few weeks ago which including, if you can't see, some Moscow Mules!  Read up on the recipe below!

My favorite part about any salad is that there really is no way of messing up a recipe.  As, a picky eater I like to mix and match my vegetables and more.  With this cobb salad there are a lot of different meats and vegetables, but then I choose what I like, then add them to it. If you want to add a dressing, anything will work!

here are all of the ingredients

avacado
bacon
tomatoes
egg
corn
chicken
blue cheese or feta

1. add it to your romaine lettuce and enjoy


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off the shoulder look alike

Good Morning!  Today is the kick off of my new and improved, healthier lifestyle!  I am currently drinking a green smoothie, with kale in it (yes, kale)!  And I don't even taste it!  

This outfit, I wore this on a road trip and I would say do not wear it on a windy day.  I think it's a really simplistic look, but the ruffles give it that touch that makes it look more dressy, for any occasion.  I got this dress from Zara and it is still in stores, but unfortunately it is no longer on the website.  I found some look a likes that are relatively inexpensive and under $100.  Shop this hat and the shoes I wore below too.

dress look a like // hat look a like // shoes

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beach activities

Good morning!  Today I am writing about some beach activities to do. I'm sure everyone's experienced the rainy day at the beach, stuck inside, playing any board game you could find. A few of these can relate for a rainy day, everything else is when your tired of the beach, which occasionally happens. These are also some of my favorite ways to get some exercise!! (which we know always happens)

+ go for a bike ride

I love going biking at the beach, it's one of my favorite activities. It gives you the opportunity to see the town, if your new to it, or go back and see the sights and sounds.

+ try something new

I always think it's fun to try something new,  to see if you like it. A few years ago I tried paddle boarding (something else to do) and I quickly fell in love!! It's now something I do every time I go to the beach! 

+ a water activity

Just like I said above I tried paddle boarding and really enjoyed it. It's something fun, not too difficult, and it's a peaceful and relaxing exercise. Kayaking is a little different, but still the same idea. It's fun, relaxing, and a great arm exercise. 

+ take a walk or run

Just like biking, taking a run or walk gives you a nice and easy way to exercise without the gym. Taking a walk or going running also gives you another chance to see the town. 

+ go shopping

If all else fails, revert to shopping. On rainy days shops and outlets will be really crowded, but if you get something good it will be worth it.  Again, it gives you yet another reason to explore the town/area. 

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pastel pants outfit

Good morning ladies!  I am currently rushing to write this blog post and I am sore from a Kayla Itsines workout. Of course, this is my lunch break so this will be a quick one, but there are a lot of photos so hang in there!  Shop this outfit below!  And don't forget to follow Lemon Designed on instagram and twitter for updates and fun!!

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 pants // shoes

The J. Crew bracelet is unavailable and the shirt is a Lilly for Target.

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best beaches (east coast)

It's finally starting to feel like summer, especially with the temperature rising and I'm definitely ready to just lounge by the beach.  Speaking of the beach, vacation is soon!  I have decided to pick my three favorite beaches located on the east coast and share them with you all today!

+ Assateague Island

Assateague Island is actually a national park, with a beach, camp grounds, and a gorgeous bay side.  From experience I know that nature is all around, especially when you see the wild ponies roaming around! (Look above!)  Kayaking, camping, and biking are some available activities to see and do to  enjoy the natural habitat.

+ Nantucket

Looking for a cute little town filled with classic looks, hydrangeas, and sail boats.  Here you have it! This little town is filled with a lot of little things to do including bike rides, going sailing, and shopping the mom and pop shops.

+ Siesta Keys

If you haven't seen pictures, look it up!  Voted America's best beach in 2015 for its white sands, palm trees, and turquoise waters.  It's pretty isolated so it gives you a chance to relax, take a hike in the parks, or get a massage in the spas.

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casual july 4th outfit

Happy 4th of July everyone! As you know the fourth of July is normally a hot or a very warm day.  I don't know about you, but I always want to look festive even before the party and fireworks.  The hot does get to me, so wearing this outfit in the morning and the dress just for the just the party later in the afternoon really works. And can you see those hydrangea photos I snuck in the background and this post.  These are by far my favorite pictures I've gotten of them in a while!

Also...the shirt and shorts I am wearing are not available any longer. I did not get a picture of the shoes I was wearing, but to let you know I was wearing the classic jack rogers.  I am wearing this Alex and Ani lobster charm bracelet, which may I add I love!!  My favorite part of this outfit by far was the hat! Right now the navy and red American flag hats are sold out-they will be restocked soon to gear up for next year!  Even though the navy (what I have) and the red are sold out a mint green and white American flag hat is available now.

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