Finding a New Flavor

Sometimes, whether eating super healthy or not, we just need a refresher. After awhile routine eating becomes boring and can often allow us to fall off our plan. Make a lifestyle change by focusing on whole foods and variating the palate with natural spices.  One of my ultimate toppings for foods is salsas. With a periphery of choices, meals become limitless.

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Same goes for fitness. I can't tell you how many times I have seen people start off with amazing ideas for routines, only to fall away after 2-3 weeks. One way to truly make a change is simply by adding weights to one's current workouts.
1) This enhances metabolism, allowing one to burn more calories when working out and eating.
2) It also defines muscles, sculpts body and gives overall definition.
                                     
Colbie Caillat demonstrating a traditional squat, while prepping for a bicep curl. (Fitness magazine).

Of course it needn't be said how quickly fashion comes and goes. Keeping up with the trends is not for the faint of heart. No need to worry...every look is refreshed through key accessories.  For spring 2011, which is ironically half over, pick out a pair of oversize shades and bangles.  This draws from the new, bo-ho, reigning fashion supreme right now.

                                        

Keeping it fresh, Jenny

Yummy Food, Easy Workout, and Fun Fashion

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In keeping with the idea that it takes diet and exercise to get the body you have been dreaming of, let's start with appetizing your senses in more ways than one. Beginning with food...

Nothing says it best than getting some yummy, carb-filled, energizing foods in your system. I know what you are thinking - carbs!! Not all carbs are bad.  I suggest loading up on fresh, organic fruits. Mix these with a delightful cup of greek yogurt.  Keep in mind, the less sugar, the better.

Next, prepare your mind to relax, stretch and energize by completing a 1/2 hour yoga workout.  The best yoga practice incorporates stretching, strength and endurance. By keeping these 3 things in mind, find a video or class that will challenge you. (If you are an advanced student, definitely go for 1 hour.)
              

Last but not least, let's have fun and spice up our workout wear. There is nothing better than looking hot while you work out.  Even if you are doing it at home, take the time to get dressed and make yourself smile in front of the mirror, before and after your workout. Some ideas....fitted bra and slimming pants.

          

Now you are set to feed your mind, body and soul with food, fitness and fashion. Have fun!

Keeping it fresh, Jenny

Food, Fitness and Fashion - Need I Say More

Are you ready to get healthy? Let's start today, by getting rid of sugar and eating fresh food that actually tastes GOOD! This week, focus on grains...Low in fat, no sugar, glucose free, high-in-fiber & YUM.

Teriyaki Chicken over Quinoa - www.savvymom.ca

Next, focus on the areas that need work most - buns!
Squat, squat, squat - I suggest doing 3 sets of 12 plie, chair and regular squats (with weights) every other night - say Bye-bye to cellulite!
           

Feel good by rewarding yourself with an amazing piece of fashion that looks great, feels amazing, and is so worth the food and exercise.

Vionnet Minidress & Aperlai Sandals

Keeping it fresh, Jenny

Where do you show color?

If you haven't heard, 80's colors are back. However, some of us may not have bold enough style to shout hot pinks and greens from out denim and blouses. If you find yourself in this boat, this is a perfect time to take advantage of sporting expressively loud accessories.

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These lucite, cranberry red earrings are exactly what to look for. Speaking to color and original plastic, 80's style, wearing these 'hits two birds with one stone'.

My personal favorite way to show off this style, is through handbags. Coming in all styles, shapes and of course, colors, handbags are the perfect accessory easy to take on and off.

By Attala Handbags, found at Neo Vintage

Keeping it fresh, Jenny