On Our Way
Outfit: Dress-F21 (old), Boots-Spring, Jacket-Gift brand is from Asia, Choker-Bamboo Ballroom, Necklace-Saraswati designs, Rings-Miss Boss & Vintage, Bag-Rebecca Minkoff (second hand)
Radio silence on my part for the last week, not because I didn't have anything ready to go but because I was in a state of anxiety over my beloved doggo Mr. Duke. He spent all last week back and forth from the vet, he wasn't eating/drinking, couldn't keep anything down but after many a test he is on antibiotics and on the mend. PHEW. I was basically a mess. Also, to anyone with a pet, PET INSURANCE, my saving grace after getting a $700 vet bill.
So after all the nice weather we had and the mass melting it's gotten cold again. Sigh, it was bound to happen as it is still February and I am in Alberta. So it's back to 2 layers of tights, sweater dresses and wool jackets, but I tell you we're getting closer to spring. I can almost smell the floral prints! Transition seasons are always my favorites; there is the same thrill seeing the buds coming alive as there is in seeing the leaves change colours. Until then though, I am going to enjoy wearing big cozy sweaters and sipping hot drinks with my cuddly puppy.
xoJenna
Winter Workout Buddy
An ode to my winter workout buddy, Mr. Duke. He is my everyday workout buddy, but in the winter I find it just that much harder to go outside. Anyone who knows Duke, knows he too hates the cold, is a total baby about it. But just because it's winter doesn't mean he doesn't have energy, so we have to burn it off together by braving the elements and get outside.
Often times, this means finding a set of stairs and going up and down as many times as we can manage. Or hitting up the dog park, chasing each other, playing fetch and exploring the paths around there. I am always so grateful and happy once we've gone out, and would not get out nearly as much without this adorable guy.
So anyone thinking of getting a dog and looking at increasing their steps, definitely the best way to do it. Taking the doggo out on an adventure is my all time favourite way to max out my steps
xoJenna
Ice Queen
Outfit: Sweater-Garage, Jacket/jeans-Dynamite, Scarf-Winners, Boots-Nine West, Hat-MEC, Sunnies-Red Ribbon, Ring-Vintage and miss boss.
Last weekend we decided to check out the ice castle, it was beautiful, but if I'm being honest, it was overpriced. And there was not a lot in there, just a ton of screaming kids and people taking photos (ahem,...yes myself obviously included). It really did serve as a magical backdrop for these photos though. And it was warm out so getting to be outside always makes me happy.
This blush jacket is my current obsession, I want to wear it all the time, always, with everything. Thankfully the weather has been cooperating and it's been nice enough to wear it. I love the blush tones, grey and blues all together. It's a colour combination that just makes me happy, & isn't that the whole point? Clothes can reflect or change your mood!
xo Jenna
Circuit Training
Circuit training is so much fun and a great way to get your sweat on. It gets your heart rate up and involves little rest between movements to keep that heart rate elevated. This is a fun circuit I've given some of my clients, since the reps are high we keep it to lower weights or body weight.
Circuit:
1. Rotational Ball tosses 15 reps per side. Feet are shoulder distance apart, hold ball in hands rotate torso towards the wall throw the ball towards wall in an explosive manner. Catch ball rotate away and come back. Should be an explosive, fast movement, takes some getting used to with the pattern, keep core tight and head up.
2. Ball slams 15 reps. Bring ball overhead slam it down as hard as you can keeping torso upright and core tight. Squat down to retrieve it keeping proper squat form (feet shoulder distance, head and chest up)
3. Row with sled 15 reps. Feet shoulder distance apart keep knees slightly bent, pull sled towards you keep elbows in and shoulder relaxed. Take a step back and repeat.
4. Split Stance Jump squat 10 reps per
Start in a staggered stance, bend into both legs explode in the air landing soft ensuring the knees aren't buckling inwards or outwards. Repeat.
5. Squat to press 20 total. Sink into your hips squeeze your bum to come to standing and press weight up, bring it down in both hands to one shoulder, sink down and press up to opposite side.
Recipe: Tomato Basil Soup
Tomato soup is a classic, reminds me of being a kid and it so delicious. Paired with a grilled cheese, some whole wheat crackers or just on it's own, perfect thing to warm you up. This recipe is way better than any canned variety and significantly less sodium too.
Ingredients:
3 lb tomatoes
1 package fresh basil
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large yellow onion
3 cloves of garlic minced
4 cups reduced sodium chicken stock
2 T crushed red peppers
1 T ground pepper
1 can tomatoes, low sodium
Directions:
1. Slice tomatoes into quarters and top with pepper and couple T olive oil on a pan. Cook in the oven for 45 minutes at 400 degrees F
2. Chop onions into small pieces, sautee with the rest if the olive oil with crushed pepper and garlic.
3. Once the onion starts to brown, add in canned tomatoes and roasted tomatoes
4. Add in the chicken stock, bring to boil cover for 30 minutes
5. Place in food processor until smooth and remove
ENJOY! This is definitely my favourite soup recipe I've made so far
xoJenna
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