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Showing posts with label bike. Show all posts
This post was sponsored by Athleta. All opinions are my own. I'm excited to challenge myself to #WorkInYourWorkout by infusing a workout into my workday and wearing Athleta's new commute line.
I've been getting a lot of questions on how to stay active as a new mom who is also self-employed. The answer is easy (but not necessarily easy to apply in real life): squeeze in your workouts whenever you can!
I'm currently trying to exercise 5 days of the week with 2 cardio session and 3 sessions of 30min interval training (it's supposed to be high intensity, but I'm taking it slowly since....hey! It still feels like it was yesterday that I had a baby).
Since I work from home, I try to do the interval training in the living room with Nico by my side (sometimes when is taking his morning nap and other times he is just entertained by my squats and push-ups). Also, if he is by the activity gym I do planks right by him or maybe I'll do some squats with a 14-pound baby as extra weight.
Being a freelancer also includes meeting with potential clients or colleagues for coffee or lunch. So instead of driving like everyone in Miami, I've been trying to schedule my meetings around town in order to #WorkInMyWorkout by biking to them!! It ends up being a win-win situation: I workout, I work, and I save money and time by not having to spend 15 minutes finding an expensive parking spot.
However, heading to a meeting in workout gear might look unprofessional. Reason why I'm loving how Athleta is using multi-functional performance fabrics that work from an active commute to a workday.
Here I'm wearing the Marinwood Striped Shirt; it's a classic white button-down shirt but it's lightweight and airy, perfect for biking in Miami and still looking put-together. I paired the shirt with the Hybrid Cargo Tight; it sits at the natural waist and it's very flattering. It also has 6 pockets to keep all essentials handy. I love when brands offer petite (and tall) sizing; the fit is so much better and you save an errand to the tailor!
Since at the end, it was a fashion meeting, I added statement pieces like the hat and the clear aviators.
Join me and #WorkInYourWorkOut!!-
- You can do like me and bike to work or to a meeting.
- Maybe do wall sit-ups or planks during a work call.
- You can do a quick Yoga session in the conference room during lunch break.
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Life isn't the big moments, life isn't about waiting for graduation, that big promotion at work, that cool vacation, or the big wedding. Life is all that happens in between these "big" moments- and they are worth appreciating.
Here are some of my favorite little things in life:
1. Morning cuddles with Chiki and Gabe. This is probably my favorite little moment ever. I absolutely love waking up and appreciating another day together. Totally guilty of pressing the snooze button a few times just to spend more time with them.
2. Walks or rides in the park. I live right in front of the ocean, and there's nothing like crossing the street and just hearing the ocean (plus I've been lucky enough to see dolphins from time to time!). I'm been trying to ride my bike more often, it's just liberating.
3. Wearing that special jewelry or bag whenever I want. Sometimes we invest in a piece but keep it in the original bag until we have "something" special. I'm the other way. I'm an advocate for wearing your favorite pieces all day every day! Here I'm wearing the TOUS collection Ivette; so dainty, so beautiful. Perfect for the every day AND for a special occasion with that beautiful outfit.
La vida es lo que pasa mientras esperamos por los momentos más importantes: por esa graduación, ese ascenso en el trabajo, la vacación esperada, o la boda soñada. Pero la vida es todo lo que pasa entre esos momentos grandes- y estos mini momentos son los que debemos apreciar más.
Hoy quiero compartir con ustedes algunas de mis cositas favoritas:
1. Abrazos mañaneros con Chiki y Gabe. Creo que es mi momento favorito de todos los días. Amo despertarme y apreciar otro día juntos. Soy culpable de darle al botón de "snooze" más de lo que debería para que este momento dure lo más posible.
2. Paseos en el parque. Soy super afortunada de vivir tan cerca del mar, y no hay nada como cruzar la calle, ver el puerto y oír al mar (aparte he tenido días extra especiales, que estos paseos terminan con delfines a la vista). También he estado intentando manejar mi bici más, es tan relajante.
3. Usar ese accesorio, ropa, o cartera cuando quieras sin ninguna razón específica. Hay ocasiones donde guardamos esa pieza para algo "especial". Pero yo creo que deberíamos hacer lo contrario, si ahorraste para una joyita o una cartera, úsala TODOS los días que quieras. Aquí estoy usando la collección Ivettte de Tous; muy delicada, perfecta para el día y la noche, para una ocasión especial o para el día a día.
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| ROMWE two-piece crop top and floral shorts NINE WEST oxford shoes GOLD SATURN turband COACH vintage bag ZEROUV round sunglasses CAT & BOT necklace **BIKE: Huffy at Walmart ** |
Last weekend was "Memorial Day Week", which means... long weekend!! Reason why on Sunday we ended up going to the pool with a couple of friends. Before heading out to the pool, Gabo and I went on a little bike ride around (Sadly, his bike got stolen a couple of days after...so upsetting and frustrating). We saw this train tracks, right by the road (no need to worry, they don't use them anymore). It was so hot out that I ended up wearing this two-piece number that looks like a retro bathing suit. I paired it with a turbans and big round sunglasses. Hope your week is starting amazingly! XOXO
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El fin de semana pasado fue "Memorial Day Weekend" en Estados Unidos...eso significa: fin de semana largo!! Razón por la cual el domingo vinieron un grupo de amigos a mi casa y estuvimos un rato en la piscina. Antes de ir a la piscina, Gabo y yo nos fuimos a pasear en bicicleta por Downtown. Le pasamos por el lado a esta vía de tren...no se preocupen que por ahí no pasan trenes- justo termina ahí y es una vía de tren de hace décadas. Ya que estaba haciendo tanto calor, quise usar este conjunto de dos piezas encima de mi traje de baño junto a una cinta en la cabeza y unos lentes redondos grandes. Espero que su semana empiece genial! Un abrazo grandotote!!!
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| Chicwish top Forever 21 jeans Pink&Pepper boots Vintage Coach bag Vanity Gal sunglasses **BIKE: Walmart** |
My Sunday started recording a fun video that I can't wait to share (shhh it's for a huge magazine so I'm pretty excited about that). Then I did some university assignments... and after that, since Gabo and I are obsessed with our bikes, we took a ride just before sunset. Downtown was crazy and so crowded; there was a circus and a Crossfit competition...so you can imagine the craziness. I wanted to wear this denim sleeveless top, with the cutest star print, that I got the night before at the Fashion Exchange event. I paired it with some comfy jeans and simple brown/gold accessories. Sadly, something happened almost at midnight: a huge dog attacked my puppy and we had to rush to the vet. Thankfully, he's okay... he just had two punctures (we got scared because there was a little bleeding and he was limping). But he's already a little better...I have been spoiling him non-stop. Hope you like the pics!! XOXO
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Mi domingo empezó haciendo un video que espero poder compartir con ustedes pronto (Shhh Shhh es para una revista!). Luego estuve haciendo unos proyectos/tarea para la universidad ....y ya que Gabo y yo estamos obsesionados con nuestras bicicletas, quisimos dar un paseo antes del atardecer. Downtown parecía una locura: hay un circo en el Arena y en el parque había una competencia de Crosfit... se podrán imaginar el gentío. Quisar usar otra de las camisas que conseguí en el itnercambio de ropa: me encantó que aparte de ser mezclilla, tiene un estampado de estrellitas blancas. La combiné con unos jeans cómodos y accesorios marrones. Luego en la noche un perro grandote atacó a mi pequeñin; tuvimos que salir corriendo al veterinario en la madrugada ya que tenía la marca de los dientes, estaba sangrando y no apoyaba la pata. Nos preocupamos bastante pero gracias a Dios no le pasó nada grave y ya está recuperándose (y siendo extremadamente consentido). Espero que les gusten estas fotos!! Un abrazo inmensísimo!
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