InstaLately Link Up 15

My Valentines Get Up

F21 Sweater and Necklace (old), White Tank, Old Navy Maternity Jeans, Nordstrom BP Gold Flats

Treats I made for dessert 

I'm obsessed with this chocolate, it's so good!

 

So this happened and Baby Girl judo chopped my stomach to pieces. She did not like it! I just took it easy though and did some light walking and free weights. I don't think I'll be back until post-baby though, just walking the neighborhood for now. 

The hubs and I made some homemade banana shakes one night when we were staying in, they were delicious! 

6 months down! Can't believe we're so close to meeting our little baby! 

My new Sally Hansen nail polish in Pacific Blue, I just love this fun color! 

My favorite "Keep Calm" sign I've seen 

I'm so excited to start this book, I've heard nothing but great things about it. Have any of you read it?

My Workout "Routine" + Must-Reads

Question of the month: How often do you work out? What's your preferred method of exercise?

I hate writing this as a declaration of how lazy I am, but I rarely work out. I know I need to and I want to, but I just haven't made it a priority. I do enjoy pilates and cycling. I do pin a ton of workouts I plan on one day doing. I also love the the Jillian Michaels workout videos, she's amazing. Especially these pregnancy ones I've found:

Turn on, tune in, tone up!

This workout is deemed the "lazy girl's workout" which is totally up my alley since my above confession...The pin said it's timed for a 30 minute show with commercials.

 

Lose the Pooch! The Best Exercises for Lower Abs

Um. Hello, my belly is my weakness. After the baby I want to lost the baby fat + extra. This will be perfect come July (which is when I hope I'll be okay'd to start working out). 

 

Ready, Set, Push! Workout

This workout includes exercises that will help you prepare for deliver (which scares the bejeebus out of me, btw) so I want to start checking it out this weekend so I have plenty of time to get down the routine.

• Alison*Elle - Alison is branching out into bright colours with a new favourite coat.
• Beautygirl24 - Noelle kicked off the new year in her favorite glittering skirt.
• Ella Pretty - Check out Ella's Forever21 haul: Statement necklaces & a quilted bag!
• Lilly's Style - Lilly's striped out!
  
• Lindsay J Everyday - Lindsay got a big girl camera for her birthday & is polka dot obsessed.
• Love, Lipstick & Pearls - Kristen found out if she's having a Lil Miss or Lil Man with her gender reveal party.
• Schnelle Couture - Danielle is about to finally meet her little girl, check out what she has packed in her hospital bag.
• Sequins and Stilettos - Skylette splurged just a bit on a little accessory - see it here!
• The Currently Obsessed - Mehreen organized her makeup and gives us a peek into her collection!

Kacy Duke Underground Grooves Event- Los Angeles

 

Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to join Hollywood fitness expert, Kacy Duke for a cardio-dance workout. Kacy Duke partnered with Dove Visibly Smooth deodorant-which minimizes the look and feel of underarm hair over time to help women feel stumble free for longer. At the event we received the new deodorants- can't wait to try it!- as well as a Lucy Lu workout tank top and a copy of Angeleno magazine.

We met in Los Angeles at Siren Studios and I was able to bring my homeslice T along for the ride.

 

The class was aaaaamazing!! We danced the entire time and Kacy Duke had so much energy! It was such a great workout and it didn't even feel like you were working out. It was so much fun!

I'm not going to lie, even though it was a TON of fun, towards the end I thought my body may give up. Not in a "I think I may throw up" workout way, but a "must keep moving, must keep moving" way. I'd love to attend more workout classes like this one. If you EVER get the chance to check out a dance-cardio class DO IT! It was really a great work out, T and I were both sore the next day, and it was so much more fun than basic cardio and weight training.

Have you taken a dance-cardio class before? I've tried Zumba at 24 HR Fitness, but didn't care for it. Kacy's class felt more active and upbeat. I really liked how I felt the next day- more energized and healthier, even though I was a bit sore.

Have you tried these Dove deodorants? What brand do you use?