miércoles, 23 de julio de 2014

My Workout Playlist.


Workout Playlist: 

Muchos me han pedido escribir un post en castellano. Bueno, aquí está.

Cuando no tengo tiempo para ir al gym y mis horarios están desequilibrados, intento entrenar algo igual. Este “algo” la mayoría de las veces es running. Correr por cerros, calles, afuera, trotadora etc… Siempre logro encontrar una locación aceptable. Pero, el problema no es ese, sino que motivarse lo suficiente para no quedarse comiendo o
 viendo alguna serie en netflix y salir a correr esos kilometros. 

Recientemente me quede sin Ipod, y descubrí que para mi es clave tener un buen playlist para salir a correr, y que al tenerlo, es mas probable que salga a consumir las calorias ingeridas el fin de semana. 

Este es mi actual playlist para mis básicos 5K:

  1. Heart Cry - Pixie Lott
  2. Black Widow - Iggy Azalea Ft. Rita Ora
  3. Pink Fields (Remix) - Neon Hitch 
  4. Love Me - Kevin Karla & La Banda 
  5. Chandelier - Sia
  6. Dance Dance - Fall Out Boys
  7. Wear Me Out - Skylar Grey
  8. Esta Noche - Dani Ride
  9. Dance Without You - Skylar Grey
  10. Fences - Paramore
  11. Temperature Rising - The Audition
  12. I’m Out - Ciara Ft. Nicki Minaj
  13. Jump - Rihanna 
  14. Devil In Me - Gin Wigmore
  15. Gypsy Star - Neon Hitch
  16. To Close - Alex Clare
  17. Figure 8 - Ellie Goulding
  18. You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You - James Arthur 
  19. Battle Cry - Angel Haze Ft. Sia
  20. Sing - Ed Sheeran
  21. Money On My Mind - Sam Smith
  22. Can't Remember To Forget You - Shakira Ft. Rihanna
  23. Bind Your Love - Cher Lloyd 
  24. 1, 2, Step - Ciara
  25. Andre - JoJo




martes, 15 de julio de 2014

Coffee To-Go: The New It Accessory?

Coffee To-Go: The New It Accessory?

If you know me at all, you know that I do a lot of crazy sh*t for a good instagram picture. I’ll wait to find the right backdrop to take a #OOTD, stand in crazy spots to get just the right amount of light or not eat a meal as it comes to the table so that I can reorganize the plates to take an overview shot (refraining from eating food is by far the hardest/craziest part). However, I have yet to master my newest discovery: The “coffee-on-the-go” look. 




From celebs being caught by paps with their Skinny Vanilla Lattes or their Chai Teas, to Instagrammers posing with their Green Tea Frappuchinos, the Coffee-To-go has become the new “It-Accesory”. We see it all over Instagram. On breakfast tables, in #OOTD pictures, in selfies and even shots of just the coffee/tea. 


I am a huge caffeine hound, so I get how your coffee can be your partner in crime when it comes to a cute picture, but in the last 6 months, I’ve seen a crazy amount of people posing with their energy-boosters. Starbucks has definitely benefited form this phenomenon. It is by FAR the most sought to to-go cup. I mean, if you think about it, these girls and guys could just have a whole stack of starbucks cups in their kitchen they fill up with water just for a cute picture in the AM. Its like this green mermaid is the new LV or DKNY we pay so much for to have plastered all over our clothes. Just a symbol. Just an image. But coffee-to-go is the new bestie to our fashion bloggers. 


I am guilty of many Instagram clichés, but when I get coffee, I get it as a response to my addiction (which I’m in battle with) and love affaire with caffeine. I think adding a coffee-to-go to my Instagram shots will eventually happen, but for the right reasons: The only natural next step in a relationship --> going public. Coffee, I love you. 


martes, 8 de julio de 2014

Gym Pshycology: Balance?

So, after my last post, I got a lot of questions about healthy eating habits. Let me be the first to say the following: I LOVE FOOD. Bread, sugar-loaded cereal, brownies, cake, bread, bread, bread and more bread. These are some of my favourite things. Unfortunately, these would not be considered "healthy choices" so, I don't allow myself any of these on a regular basis. They fall under the "treat" category. 

Here's the thing, my eating habits are a result of 5 years of perfecting and finding what works for me. As I said before, I love food, and this is something I'm not willing to give up (for whatever reason). If your looking for meal ideas, I have a previous post that you can check out called "3 Healthy Breakfast Ideas". But on todays post, I'm not going to tell you what to eat or how to eat, I'm going to explain the relevance of balance.


I'm not a model or a professional athlete, but my job does come with specific physical requirements. I have come to terms with this. 80% of looking and feeling good is directly related to our diets (unfortunately). I try to keep my daily calorie intake between 1500 and 1800. I can't express how hard this is for me. I can literally eat everything off my plate and go for two more rounds. HOW TO CONTROL YOURSELF?: I hang a bikini on my wall to remind myself that I'll eventually want to wear it and I check how many calories are in what I'm eating. It's been proven that women who check the nutritional information on the back of the products they're buying at the grocery store, are more likely to have a more controlled calorie intake, and therefore, a healthier diet. It's happened to me many times that I look at something I think doesn't have that many calories, only to find out that it contains the amount I should be having in one whole meal. So, DON'T BE LAZY, AND READ THE BACK OF THE STUFF YOUR EATING.


I don't know why this happens to me, but whenever I'm in Chile, I will always order tea when I go out for caffeine. But when I'm in Toronto, the yummyness in all the unhealthy-sugar packed options is irresistible. If there is anything in my diet I will never say no to, it's coffee. In Toronto I will give into the craving of the Double Mocha Latte, but instead of going for the whip cream and 10% milk, I will opt for the "skinny" version by going for the skimmed milk/no cream option. See? Balance.


As a conclusion, everyone is different. You only live once. The idea is to live a happy AND healthy life. Balance is key guys!

V

jueves, 3 de julio de 2014

Gym Pshycology: Part 1.


If I had to pick between getting my ass to the gym and sitting at home and eating Oreos and milk, trust me, I will always prefer to stay home and eat cookies. BUT, in real life I strive to live a "Healthy Life". At times, the weekly routine gets under my skin and dropping out for a while seems like the best idea. I mean, theres always tomorrow, right? But the difficulty about working out is exactly that. It's not about tomorrow. It's about TODAY. 



I find myself constantly updating my workout/activities to keep interest and "fun" in working out. Over the summer I try to do as much outside as possible, and when I meet someone or have a friends who likes a specific sport, I ask if I can join in and try a class with them. Every once in a while, I fall in love with something new that sticks with me.


BUT, one of my biggest motivators (as basic as it sounds) are new/cute workout attire. When I look good, I feel good. It gives me that extra push to get my workout in that day. Even though you basic black tights work just fine, trying new prints and different materials is part of the fun. Colours and different cuts is something I keep an eye open when I shop for my workout gear. I don't wear the same outfit everyday because I don't feel the same everyday, so why would I want to wear the same thing when I hit the gym?


- V