Leggings: Lululemon Align Pant | Tank: Free People Indigo Crop Cami | Sports Bra: Lululemon Free to Be Wild Sports Bra | Shoes: Nike Air Presto Sneaker | Watch: Polar A360 {with polar strap} | Earrings: Givenchy Pave Stud Earrings

If you follow me on Instagram or Snapchat, then you know how much I love this racerback crop tank! I’ve bought it in multiple colors, and I’ve actually just purchased two of the same color, because it’s just that perfect! I love working out in comfortable clothes when working out — items that don’t rub against my skin the wrong way, that let me move freely for HIIT, and that are also extremely flattering.  These are also the same reasons why I love my align pant {I have them in multiple different colors and wear them so often when working out!}.

I constantly receive questions about these align leggings. SO, let’s get into it, shall we? I’m ready to tell y’all why I love them, and why you may either love them or hate them.  To preface this, I’m going to say that these leggings are AMAZING to wear as athleisure or with a sweater, or tucked into some riding boots {whatever you’d like!}. As for actual activewear, it may or may not be your cup of tea.  These are my favorite leggings ever.  I wear them for everything.  I live in them.  I’m not lying when I say I have 10 pairs {they’ve accumulated over the years}.  I love the way they make me feel.  The nulu fabric feels like you’re essentially naked, and I LOVE that when I work out.  I don’t like feeling constricted.

I also firmly believe that these leggings make everyone’s tush look amazing.  Plus, they’re high waisted — and you know I like my leggings high waisted.  If you’re wanting a thicker material to work out in, or if you like the feeling of being all ‘sucked in’ {you know what I mean}, then I wouldn’t suggest these leggings.  These leggings literally feel like an extension of your skin.

Additionally, I’m always asked to provide examples of what I eat day-to-day.  So, here’s a little example of what a typical day of eating looks like for me.

• Breakfast: Sautée handful of spinach in a skillet until wilted.  Add 1 Large Egg + 10 Oz Egg Whites.  Sometimes I sprinkle shredded low fat mozzarella cheese or add sriracha.  I also eat 1 slice of sprouted toast.
• Snack: Protein Shake with Beverly International UMP {1 scoop} + 1 cup of Fairlife or Carbmaster Milk
• Lunch: 9-grain chia wrap stuffed with sliced deli chicken, thinly sliced cheese {1 slice}, 1 tbs of Bolthouse Farms dressing, handful of arugala.  I’ll sometimes have a piece of fruit on the side, or Quest protein chips.
• Snack: Protein bar {these are my fave}
• Dinner: Some type of lean protein + veggies + depending on the amount of carbs I have left, I may have either sweet potato or brown rice.  This week I made asian chicken stir fry with brown rice  — see the recipe below!
• Snack: Yogurt + A Piece of Dark Chocolate

A few other snack ideas include a low fat mozzarella stick + handful of almonds, hummus + carrots, celery + bolthouse farms ranch, protein bread, oatfit oatmeal, cream of wheat. Make sure to check out my food tab for some other amazing meal prep recipes that I love!

Asian Chicken Stir Fry Recipe:

Ingredients:

2 lb raw chicken breasts

1 large bag of fresh broccoli florets

1 large white onion, diced

1/4 cup chopped green onions

Splash of Orange Juice

1/2 cup Korean BBQ Sauce

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1/3 cup soy sauce

Sriracha to taste

Minced Garlic to taste

Salt/Pepper/Garlic Powder

Brown Jasmine Rice

Directions:

1. Mix all sauces and seasonings and garlic in a small bowl with whisk.  Taste and add which flavors you want more of {aka if you want it spicier, add more sriracha}
2. Dice chicken.
3. Marinate chicken with all of the sauce for at least 3 hours.
4. {3 hrs later} Cook brown rice in rice cooker.
5. Sauté minced garlic and diced onions.
6. Add broccoli florets.
7. Add in marinated chicken {with all of the sauce}, and cook until there’s no visible pink and that chicken is fully cooked.

Monday: Legs {Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves} + HIIT

• Step Ups: 12 reps each leg, 3 sets
• Single Leg Squats: 12 reps each leg, 3 sets

15 burpees after each round of sets!

• Sumo Squats on Smith Machine: 10 reps, 3 sets
• Reverse Lunges on Smith Machine: 10 reps each leg, 3 sets

15 jump squats after each round of sets!

• Single Leg Extensions: 12 reps each leg, 4 sets
• EZ Barbell Hip Thrusts: 10 reps, 10 pulses, 4 sets

Sprint on stairmaster for 1 minute after each round of sets!

• Cable Kickbacks: 12 reps each leg, 3 sets
• Single Leg Deadlifts: 10 reps each leg, 3 sets
• Hip Thrusts with Infinity Resistance Band around Thighs: 15 reps into 10 pulses, 5 sets

Tuesday: Shoulders & Abs + HIIT

• Lateral Raises: 12 reps, 3 sets
• Alternating Shoulder Press using Cable: 12 reps each arm, 3 sets

• Angled Lateral Raise {using cable low pulley}: 10 reps each arm, 3 sets
• Straight Raises {using cable low pulley}: 15 reps, 3 sets

• Single Arm Shoulder Press: 12 reps each arm, 4 sets
• Face Pulls {upper pulley on cable while sitting on the ground}: 15 reps, 4 sets

*Add your favorite routine for ABS! I love ending with hanging knee raises {seen in the photos above}!

Wednesday: Legs {Mostly Glutes} & Abs + HIIT

• • Cable Squats with V Bar Attachment: 10 reps, 3 sets
  • EZ Barbell Front Lunges: 10 reps each leg, 3 sets
  • Sumo Squats {use 1 heavy dumbbell}: 12 reps, 3 sets

  *do 15 burpees after each set*

  • Hamstring Curls: 12 reps both legs, 12 reps each leg, 4 sets
  • Leg Extensions: 28 method, 4 sets
  • Hip Thrusts: 10 reps, 4 sets

  *do 15 burpees after each set*

  • End with weighted walking lunges {100 total}! Take breaks as needed.

Thursday: Biceps & Back + Low Intensity Cardio {Fat-Burning}

• Assisted Pull-Ups: 5 reps {lower weight for next set}, 5 sets
• Alternating Incline Bicep Curls: 15 reps each arm, 5 sets

• Cable Row using V-Bar: 12 reps, 4 sets
• Bicep Curls with Barbell: 28 method, 4 sets

• Hyperextensions: 30 reps, 4 sets
• Bicep Curls with Weight Plate: 15 reps, 4 sets

• Single Arm Lat Pull Down: 15 reps each arm, 3 sets
• Preacher Curls: 15 reps, 3 sets

*End with 15 negatives on the pull-up bars

Friday: Take your favorite Group Fitness class!

Saturday: Chest & Triceps + HIIT

*superset these!*

• Chest Flyes on Cable Machine: 12 reps, 3 sets
• Dumbbell Chest Flyes on Exercise Ball: 10 reps, 3 sets
• Tricep Skullcrushers on flat bench with EZ Barbell: 10 reps, 3 sets
• Incline Chest Press: 12 reps, 3 sets
• Tricep Pushdowns: 10 normal reps, 10 halfway pulses, 3 sets
• Decline Push-Ups: 15 reps, 3 sets
• Alternating Tricep Kickbacks: 12 reps each arm, 3 sets
• Tricep Pulldowns with Rope: 28 method, 3 sets

Sunday: Rest Day