I Can't Even

 

 

 

 

On Monday's I can't even. I love me a good color blocking though.

 

Dress: Calvin Klein || Shoes: Lulu's || Necklace: Forever 21 || Clutch: Rebecca Minkoff ||

Mug: Urban Outfitters

 

xx,

 

Melody

 

 Photos: Photos by Rachel

Pretty in Pastel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This post was inspired by the August edition of InStyle. I am loving this pastel pink with a hint of nude.  This color is moving right along with us into Fall, thankfully! This two piece dress from Lulu's is perfect for an end of the season wedding outfit or a fun date night ensemble! I accessorized with my favorite rose gold jewels.  I can't get enough of this ShinyMix "Swing Dance" necklace. It's so simple and chic. I accented the face of my MK watch with this adorable Kate Spade cross body. Color coordinating this outfit was too fun!

 

Have a fabulous day dolls!

 

xx,

 

Melody

 

 

Photos: Photos by Rachel

City Sunshine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunnies: Rayban / Top: Target / Skinnies: Levi's / Shoes: H &M / Bag: Kate Spade / Jewels: Silpada

 

I adore this combo of black and navy. It's a combination completely out of my comfort zone, that I ended up loving. I ended up having a great lunch date with my girlfriend in the city too! Hope you are enjoying your day!

 

xx,

 

Melody 

Plyo Burn

First, run 1 mile at an easy pace to warm up.

Then, start your circuit training. Complete each exercise 10 times, then start from the top and complete each exercise 9 times...continue decreasing the reps till you get to 1. Once you hit 1, start from 1 and go back up till you do every exercise 10 times.

10 180- Jump Squats

5 Box Jump to Kettlebell High Pull

10 Lateral Bounds

5 Elbow-To- Knee Push- Ups

5 Side Hope to Burpee

30 Jump Ropes

Run 1 mile at an easy pace to cool down.
 

I was feeling inspired this morning and got up for a 5:00 a.m. work ut. So lucky you, I decided to share! haha Let me know if you have any questions on this workout.

Good luck beauties!

P.s. I am obsessed with Old Navy's workout gear. It's comfortable, and good quality. It's also perfect for running errands before or after the gym because they are so cute! You can find all sorts of colors and patterns. Oh and did I mention I got this gear on sale?? They are running a flash sale today on Tanks and Tees, too! Happy Shopping!

xx,

Melody

500 Calorie Burner

 

 

Quick Workout Of The Day...That Burns 500 Calories!

 

 

Jump Rope: 5 minutes

Jumping Jacks: 5 minutes

Burns 100 calories

 

30 Crunches

10 Push- Ups

40 Jumping Jacks

20 Squats

Burns 100 calories

 

Jump Rope: 5 minutes

Jumping Jacks: 5 minutes

Burns 100 calories

 

60 Crunches

20 Push- Ups

80 Jumping Jacks

40 Squats

Burns 200 calories

 

Jump Rope: 5 minutes

Jumping Jacks: 5 minutes

Burns 100 calories

30 Crunches

10 Push- Ups

40 Jumping Jacks

20 Squats

Burns 100 calories

 

This is just a little something I came up with- it gets your heart beating with some cardio, works some major muscle groups and it's simple and easy! This workout is what you make it. The harder you push yourself the harder it is and the more calories you will burn. 

 

Highlighted in blue is the 500 calorie burning workout.  This will only burn 500 calories if you are moving at a vigorous speed with jumping rope and jumping jacks. I added another round of the circuit, highlighted in yellow,  if you are moving at a more moderate pace, to insure you are still burning those 500 calories. 

 

Personally, I use the first 10 minutes of jumping rope and jumping jacks as a warm up and then increase my intensity with the other two sets of jumping rope and jumping jacks. Also, I will use a weight while doing the squats to increase the intensity. This workout is great because it's versatile in how you can rotate the sets and it is easy to keep track of the calories burned by the intervals.

 

I get a lot of my "out of the gym" workout inspiration from BARE STRENGTH! Check out their site, they have great information on fitness and nutrition!

 

Fun tip: Get some new workout gear!! Especially if you are in a rut! Feeling good in what you are wearing is sometimes the perfect little motivator that's needed to get out and start moving! Plus, it's fun and there are some great prints out right now for workout clothes. (Pictured is one of my more conservative pairings:) )

 

 

Well, I hope you enjoy and have fun kicking your own ass butt!

 

xx,

Melody