My Normal Workout Routine

When it comes to working out, I am not the type of person that does it every day, yet alone every week but when I am feeling motivated, I love that after workout feeling and feel good about myself. The feeling during the workout, I don't love as much though :). Since the school year is about to start and a more normal fitness routine for me will kick in, for those of you who don't have a normal routine, here is what I do to stay fit. 

The Clothes:

Don't get me wrong, though the workout is the main focus, the clothes that you wear can definitely effect your workout. Here is what I would were on a normal day working out:

Hair ties // Workout Tank // Water Bottle // Nike Shorts // Tennis Shoes

The Playlist:

For me, the music can either make or break a workout. You definitely need a playlist that will keep you moving at a fast pace. I normally either use the Pandora app on my phone and listen to the "Pop Fitness" Station or to ignore all of the adds, I create a workout playlist that will keep my going. 

*Picture Credit

The Workout:

The hardest part of the actual workout is forcing myself to actually do it. Though the after feeling is worth it, during the actually working out, I'm dying on the inside. My normal workout either comes from my Pinterest or I basically invent it in my head. I am no expert trainer so this is just what I have done and it is what has made me feel great but do whatever you're comfortable with and make sure to have plenty of water!

Here is what I do normally:

45 minutes on the treadmill: a mix of walking and running; intervals are my best friend here.

30 minutes on the elliptical: I keep it at a steady rate and don't push myself too hard.

10- 15 minutes of abs: I will either force myself to plank (normally not gonna happen) or I will look up some Youtube tutorials where I can actually be watching something and entertain myself. My favorite channel is Blogilates, she keeps it fun and entertaining (something I definitely need after working out.)

And to finnish: 5-10 minutes of stretching: possibly the most rewarding part

So that's my normal workout! Though that is the basis of what I do, the times differ constantly. I love to mix it up in the workout and love to add in a bit of yoga if I'm feeling steady!

Enjoy!

xx

Europe Exploring

Well, the past six weeks have been absolutely breathtaking and amazing and now that I'm finally home for the start of the school year, I can't wait to go back. All of you have seen the past five weeks of what I've been up too, but you haven't seen the last (and possibly most exciting) part of my journey.Here is what I got up too for the past week:

Geneva, Switzerland 

Lake Como, Italy

Scotland Part Four // London Exploring

With my time in Scotland done and an amazing time behind me, what came next was a couple of days visiting London. Though I had never been to London before (yes- it's true) the time that I spent there was absolutely amazing (and the weather wasn't half- bad either!) With five days in London done, here's what I got up too:

Though I got up too so much more, all of the exciting-ness got to me and pictures became scarce. 

What is next you may ask? The best has yet to come.

xx

Scotland Part Three

As my final week approaches, what can I say? I have had an amazing time and cannot wait to come back sometime down the road. But for the mean time, I can enjoy my last week and see what has to come afterwards.
Here's what happened this week:

Dundee:

RSS Discovery

Falkland Palace:

East Lomond Hill:

Dewar's Distillery:

Cheers to week four!!

xx

Scotland Part Two

Once again this amazing place has amazed me for the second week in a row. With now only two weeks left here, I cannot wait to see what else is in store for me. In the mean time, here's what a got up to this week:

Glamis Castle: 

Edinburgh:

We spent a day in the city shopping and eating (mainly eating)

JK Rowling wrote the first Harry Potter here!

Dundee vs. Manchester City Soccer Match:

Definitely an experience

Can't wait for week three!

xx

City Spotlight: Scotland Part One

With my first week of Scotland life done, I have already seen so much of this beautiful country and cannot wait to experience more! Week one was definitely colder than expected but fun-filled none the less. With a week full of experimentation and relaxation and cannot wait to spend three more weeks here!

Week One Entailed:

Stirling Castle

Gorgeous look into life hundreds of years ago for the Scottish Royals!

The King and Queen

The amazing ceilings! 

Wallace Monument:

Amazing views, what more can I say!

ps. We climbed 246 spiral stairs to get to the top!

Random Excusions:

The beautiful beach!

Treehouse overlooking a zoo exhibit 

Get ready for more to come!
xx

A Trip Abroad: The Start

Some of you may have noticed my absence lately and also my Tips for Packing a Makeup Bag. Yes my need for adventure is still strong but for the next six weeks they will be met before school kicks back into gear (yikes!) Although my lust for adventure has taken me loads of places (the beach, the mountains, etc.) traveling abroad is still something that I get giddy about. So, for the next six weeks I will be traveling around Europe. Although a month of my stay will reside in Scotland (for a summer academic program) the two weeks after are dedicated to tiring my travel bug. Where am I going you may ask? You will have to wait and find out because more and more posts will be happening. Am I nervous? Sure. Am I excited? Definitely!

I just wanted to give you a little update as to where I was and what is too come. 

I hope you look forward to what I have to show you because I am so excited to share!

xx