Why Water

8 glasses of water everyday. We've all heard the recommended daily amount of water for our bodies time and time again, yet so many of us are still living life dehydrated. I don't know about you, but finding time to drink that much water each day is a challenge. I also believe that many of us don't fully understand the significant role that water plays in our overall health so we tend not to make it a priority. So this post is about addressing the role water plays in our life and putting together an easy way to keep yourself properly hydrated throughout the day.

10 Ways to Multitask and Workout

I feel like many times, my excuse for not getting a workout in is that I don’t have time, or I have too many other things to do. Well here is a list a 10 ways that you can incorporate a workout into everyday activities like studying, reading, TV watching etc. It’s also important to remember that anything is better than nothing so sure, maybe on your more busy days you don’t go out and run 5 miles and then lift for two hours, but doing 5 minutes of abs is still 5 minutes better than not doing them.

BONUS 30 Minute Total Body Workout at Home

Being a busy college student, I realize paying for a gym membership on a budget is sometimes unrealistic. If you're lucky, your school gives you a free gym pass to their rec center, but usually their hours of operation don't match up with your schedule. That doesn't mean you can't still get in a good workout! The following is a fast, easy, and effective workout that you can do in the comfort of your own home. No equipment needed, but I would recommend investing in a good yoga mat. It gives you a surface that provides cushion and traction for particular floor exercises. Plus it's a cute way to bring the gym feel to your home.

30 Minute Total Body Workout

This week's post is going to come in 2 parts. I realize that some people have access to gym equipment and others do not. My first post will be about a weekly, 30 minute workout plan that can be done at a gym and the second will be an at-home workout plan.

For starters, finding time to get a full body workout in is no easy task. There are so many different muscles to work and so little time in the day. I have tried several different "quick" workouts, but many times they leave me feeling under-exhausted. This workout however, is one that will get your heart pumping and your muscles quivering with exhaustion by the time you're done. It combines both cardio and strength moves for the most efficient use of your time. The key to a fast and effective workout is to push yourself. Go from one move to the next quickly and don't hold back. 

For this 30 minute workout you will need access to several machines: a squat press, a bicep curl, chest press, tricep machine, t-bar/row machine, pull up machine/bar, and a track although a treadmill will work just fine. (for biceps and triceps, feel free to use a cable machine).

Mason Jar Meal Prep

When you are constantly on-the-go it is often hard to find the time to eat or more specifically eat right. A well balanced diet it essential to looking good, feeling good, and having the energy to make it through those really busy days. When I don't have time to cook a meal, I often would resort purchasing things like gas station snacks or fast food. The downside to this is A) it's expensive and B) most of the time the food I purchased was not a healthy option. So the solution I have been looking into and currently love is the Mason Jar!!