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To continue the saga of my work out clothing binge, and attempt to start a healthier life style, I am bringing in the big guns! Literally… my friend and fitness trainer/nutritionist, Laine Tvrdik, who has been helping me walk the walk and not just talk the talk to a lean lifestyle.

Laine has taught me quite a bit in a short amount of time. She is great at helping with meal planning.

“I like to give them quick recipes, says Laine. I also like to coach my clients that Spring is a time for their plate to have plenty of greens to alkaline their body and fruits, that provide them with vitamin/minerals and plenty of water. Here is a favorite recipe of mine, all you have to do is add your favorite protein: chicken, pork, steak, salmon or shrimp.”

In addition to light and quick recipes for Spring, Laine has also opened my heart to a shiny new mindset. You’re hearing this right ladies… you don’t have to spend hours at the gym anymore!!

Here are her top 10 tips to Spring nutrition and fitness (that you can do year round):

Change your workoutsweekly, even daily. The body is very efficient and you want to keep it on it’s toes.
Incorporate more Tababta, HIIT, Functional Trainingworkouts in your fitness regimen. {LINK}
If you are a business professionaland travel a lot, you can still get in a QUICK 30 minute workout. Contact Laine@nutritionbylaine.com to receive a FREE MONTH OF ONLINE TRAINING! to hold you accountable and keep you on track.
Take the stairs at work!
Invest in water bottlesand keep around you all the time. (In your car, desk, gym, grocery shopping, etc) There are many different opinions on how much water we should be drinking every day. The health authorities commonly recommend eight 8-ounce glasses, which equals about 2 liters, or half a gallon. This is called the 8×8 rule and is very easy to remember. Want more energy throughout the day, HYDRATE! (tea and any other drinks that contain water, is not considered your water intake.
Take a daily probioticto keep the gut healthy. Did you know that all vitamin/mineral absorption takes place in your gut!
Take a digestive enzymewhen eating out.
STRETCH! When you are doing intense training, Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Injured muscles may not be strong enough to support the joints, which can lead to joint injury.
NEVER go without eating for more than 3 hours.
ALWAYS have BREAKFAST!

NEED A CHANGE, NEED HELP WITH MEAL PLANNING, NEED ACCOUNTABILITY TO HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT?

Contact Laine@nutritionbylaine.com to help you GET LEAN THIS SPRING!

And because we can’t have an entire post without a little fashion… Here are some fabulous fashion finds to compliment your new workout routine!

Stylishly yours,

Jen Young

Amanda Pulley with http://www.vagabondphotography.co

Hello fellow fashionistas, and maybe gym slackers like myself… Here is the deal, when life gets busy we must find ways to survive. Somethings gotta give, and the easiest one for me to set aside is working out. I mean, cutting shopping is not an option after all!

But something I’ve learned the hard way is that forgoing gym time really only hurts me in the end. As a hardworking mom of two with an entrepreneur’s spirit, skimping out on health is the furthest from smart I can be.

So what does a girl do when she is down in the dumps and unmotivated? She finds a new brand that makes working out feel like a new pair of pumps!

Welcome to the floor… Outdoor Voices.

This sweet little shop is a new addition to Austin’s style scene, and a gem I can’t get enough of. With a neutral color scheme, comfortable pieces, and the perfect pocket placement, Outdoor Voices has hit the mark for workout clothes/athleisure wear.

If you aren’t sure what to purchase, or are new to the workout scene, Outdoor Voices has a great starter package to help with your shopping decisions. Get a bundled outfit and a free tote to go with! Like OV says, their clothes are “Essentials for Recreation. Nothing more, nothing less.”

I also love that this is a brand I can feel comfortable wearing outside of the gym. With just an added jacket, being ready for errands and meetings after the gym isn’t near as stressful. And most of all, I love how it makes me want to work out again!

Putting on a pair of OV pants with one of their comfy tops is the perfect motivator to get my booty out the door. When busy gets you down and frustrations are at an all-time high, remember just what a healthy life can do to for you.