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Happy Friday! 🎈There's a new set of faves on Li

Happy Friday! 🎈There's a new set of faves on Life In Leggings with highlights from the week including some toddler wins, workout talk, a clean beauty haul, fall recipes, and more.

I’m looking forward to a virtual wine and charcoal mask party with friends tonight! Self care and adult conversation is always something to celebrate, am I right? 🥰

Check this black bean vegetable soup recipe and more out at http://bit.ly/lilfaves10-23 (link in bio). I’d also love to hear one highlight from your week or something you’re looking forward to this weekend! Drop it below ... 🎉 #ffavorites

Think you can’t get an effective workout done in

Think you can’t get an effective workout done in 30 minutes? You totally can!⁣⁣
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My window of opportunity to get to the gym was small today, so I made the most out of my minutes and got in and out with a plan in a half an hour! ⁣⁣
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𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦:⁣⁣
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𝐆𝐘𝐌 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐓 𝗪𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐎𝐔𝐓⁣⁣
(𝟷𝟸-𝟷𝟻 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘴, 𝟸 𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘤𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘪𝘵)⁣⁣
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KETTLEBELL SIDE BENDS ON BENCH⁣⁣
KETTLEBELL GOBLET SQUATS⁣⁣
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HIP ABDUCTIONS⁣⁣
HIP ADDUCTIONS⁣⁣
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CABLE FLYES⁣⁣
CABLE REVERSE FLYES⁣⁣
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DUMBBELL BICEPS CURLS TO PRESSES⁣⁣
GOOD MORNING TO TRICEPS KICKBACKS⁣⁣
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CARDIO blast of choice!⁣ 🏃🏼‍♀️💨⁣
(I did 5 quick sprints on the treadmill)⁣⁣
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Here’s to making the most of our time, always ... even in 2020! 🙃 #lifeinleggingsworkouts

Just wanted to throw a mid-week check-in out there

Just wanted to throw a mid-week check-in out there. How are you doing? How are you feeling? Loaded questions, I know. 🙊⁣
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I don't know about you, but I 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 feel like a better version of myself when I'm on track with eating (mostly) healthy meals and exercising regularly ... and this is especially true in this crazy season.⁣
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Does that mean that I restrict from the foods and things that I love? The old Heather used to, but I haven't done that for about a decade. And THAT feels amazing! 🙌🏼⁣
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My biggest tips on living and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is to get rid of the extremes ... they just don't work and aren't realistic long-term. ⁣
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Instead, go for whole foods first and as much as possible, aim to add some type of movement into every day (even if it's going for a walk!), and think of the food you're choosing as fuel for your activities.⁣
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Are you working out a lot? You might want to include more protein and healthy carbs into your diet. Are you experiencing a serious sweet tooth? That's totally fine, enjoy the treats in moderation and maybe balance it out with plenty of vegetables and nutrient-dense foods, too!⁣
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𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬?⁣
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Mine is eating more vegetables at every meal, as I've been lacking and can totally tell. I just got back from the grocery store, and I'm excited about the salads and new soup recipe coming up! 🍃

I planed a killer workout for the gym today. Well,

I planed a killer workout for the gym today. Well, instead of completing it, I attempted to take a nap because I felt a migraine coming on and didn’t want to go down that road if I could help it.

The nap didn’t happen even though I tried (and let me add that I haven’t taken a nap in several months ... so it’s not a regular opportunity, lol.), so I got up and laced up my running shoes.

I set out without my normal focus on time or distance. (I also need to add that this is important to do sometimes.) I stopped and took walking breaks when I felt like it. I listened to slower music. I thoroughly enjoyed my surroundings, and felt like I caught a breath of fresh air.

And the headache went away. ✌🏼

I think today was a reminder that workouts can be improvised and adapted to what your body needs. Rest days are a thing for a reason, and scenic runs and walks are always an option — not to mention good for the body, mind and soul!

I hope you remember that next time your body is trying to tell you to unplug and slow down a little, I know I have a hard time listening at first, too. 🌳🍃

In this crazy season for so many, okay … everyon

In this crazy season for so many, okay … everyone, this biggest takeaway I can offer is a shift in mindset and using events to react and replan instead of spiraling into self-pity or a negative way of thinking.
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧? ⁣
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Check out my blog post all about how living for the day and restructuring our tomorrows are key: bit.ly/lillivingintheunknown - (link in bio).
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧?⁣
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Change your question from “why is this happening to me?” to “what is this teaching me?” ⁣
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𝘙𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵, 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯, 𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘱𝘵.⁣
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We don’t become the strong characters by getting everything handed to us. We don’t live up to our highest potentials without some roadblocks along the way. And, most importantly, we don’t earn the GRIT to keep pressing on without those trials.⁣
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Here’s to a new week ahead and fresh perspectives.

Let’s go! 👏🏼 #mondaymotivation

It’s a very rainy day in New York, but it’s st

It’s a very rainy day in New York, but it’s still Friday and that’s something to celebrate.

Just for fun, here’s a photo where the weather was pretty close to perfect last week … sunny and just chilly enough to feel comfortable in a jean jacket. 🕶️✌🏻

Happy Fri-yay my friends. I’m diving in with a glass of vino and a new set of faves up on Life In Leggings. Check it out at bit.ly/lilfaves10-16 (link in bio) ✨ #ffavorites

Today is World Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance

Today is World Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day, and I would love to offer some encouragement to anyone and any family going through the struggle.⁣
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I’ve shared my story many times, but if you haven’t heard it, here is a little of what I’ve learned after multiple losses during pregnancy.⁣
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First of all, it happens a lot more than you think. I realized this after I opened up to share about it and had SO many women share their stories with me. I was so grateful for that support and it made me feel much less alone.⁣
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Coping with a miscarriage is harder than you ever expect it to be. If you know, unfortunately, you know.⁣
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There are good days where you feel completely okay, and there are bad days when you don’t know what else to do besides curl up into a ball and cry. And that’s okay.⁣
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There’s no right or wrong way to grieve a loss. There’s also no timeline. You’re allowed to take as much time as you need, and every person grieves differently.⁣
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And last, but certainly not least, lean on loved ones for support and reach out to those who have been through the experience before. Having those hard conversations with ladies who personally knew what I was going through somehow made it easier for me. I saw the light at the end of the tunnel, and it helped me realize that things will get better … eventually.⁣
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I post a lot of photos of my baby boy, and I feel extremely grateful for him every single day. But, there also isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t think about our other angel babies and the "should have been" things and events.⁣

It’s okay to have feelings of grief and joy simultaneously.
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To anyone reading this and currently going through a hard time, I am here. Please reach out if you need someone to talk to. You’re anything but alone in this journey, and I’m praying for you every day. 💕 #pregnancyandinfantloss

𝐒𝐈𝐗 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒. 🏋🏽‍♀️👏🏼 Today marked the third time renewing my personal training certification (CPT) with NASM! ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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I cannot believe that it’s already been SIX years since I officially dove into the fitness industry. ⁣
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𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘳, 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘢 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘣𝘪𝘰 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭𝘴:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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✨ I have been a fitness enthusiast since I started running as an outlet in high school. I took my first weight training course in college and absolutely loved the way it made me feel. Strength is powerful!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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✨ I worked many jobs after college (including a barre instructor), but the most exciting was the six years I spent as a professional dancer in the NBA. I danced for the Orlando Magic for four years (where I met my hubby!), then the Detroit Pistons for two.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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✨ I had a wakeup call after my years of dancing and working out for mostly aesthetic goals. Instead of overtraining and focusing on cardio, I switched over to mostly strength training and fit running into the mix when it made sense for my goals and plan. WHAT A GAME CHANGER!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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✨ Knowing I had a love for fitness, I studied hard and got my CPT through NASM in 2014. I truly enjoyed learning about the science behind fitness and how to effectively program workout templates to meet specific goals, and the learning process never stops. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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✨ I worked as a Personal Trainer around the holidays in 2014, then transitioned over to the “other side of the glass” when we moved to NYC in 2016 and helped open and run an Orangetheory Fitness studio as the Studio Manager. Four years later, I work at home and for myself to be Skyler’s main caretaker.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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✨ Fast forward to today, and I am optimistic in pursing training again! The world is slowly opening, but the demand for in-person training isn’t huge in my area right now, so I’m still just in the “lurking” phase. But, I am beginning to see what’s out there which is exciting. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Fitness has been a big part of my life! Here’s to the next six and many more years to come! ✌🏼

After a few days of reflecting on it, I have to sh

After a few days of reflecting on it, I have to share this story because it’s absolute proof that there are no coincidences.⁣
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𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐮𝐩! 💕⁣
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𝘈 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘺. ⁣
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Scott was serving with our church’s Food Pantry ministry on Pier 35, and they finished up early, but decided to hang by the water for a bit. While taking in this amazing view, they saw a body floating in the water, face down and fully clothed. After someone yelled “Scott, call 911”, he assigned that to someone else, took off his shoes and jacket, and took action to save this man’s life. ⁣
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He couldn’t go into the water since the ledge wouldn’t allow him to get back up, so he thought quickly and pulled what I can only describe as something from his mascot stunt library by maneuvering over the railing, hanging only by his feet, and somehow pulled him out of the water and over his head to land with super-human strength. ⁣
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From there, he got a pair of rubber gloves from an onlooker and (sparing you the details) took extreme measures to get him breathing again. He honestly thought the guy was dead before he even got to him (his hands were blue, eyes fully dilated), but he had to do anything he could to at least try.⁣
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Long story short, the man eventually came to and is currently in stable condition at the hospital. They think he is going to make it, and the EMTs said that Scott literally saved his life.⁣
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𝘚𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯’𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘦𝘵, 𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦:⁣
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🙏🏼 The Food Pantry was “supposed” to be at another location.⁣
🙏🏼 Scott was “supposed” to be getting ready for another hurricane relief trip instead of serving that day, but the trip got canceled.⁣
🙏🏼 The team was “supposed” to be gone.⁣
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There is a lot that we DON’T know in this world, and this is especially true in the 2020 season. But, even if it was for this day and few minutes alone, we know we ARE “supposed” to be right here.

𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘯, 𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺.

Resident Cookie Monster over here. 🍪👻 Skyle

Resident Cookie Monster over here. 🍪👻

Skyler at two and a half is a very chatty and opinionated little guy. He expresses what he likes, what he doesn’t like, and he prefers to be independent and do things on his own more than ever.

Since the last Skyler Update on the blog, our worlds and the world has completely changed … figuratively and literally. I published his two year update on March 10th, right before this crazy period of Quarantine hit due to the Coronavirus. So yeah, there are a lot of things that have changed over the past six months or so. 🤯

Skyler has a TON of energy at this age! He is bright-eyed and ready for activity from the moment he wakes up until his head hits the pillow for nap or nighttime. (He is a mini-Scott here through and through.) He has little fear of anything and is a climber, a jumper, and a wrestler, which is something that I was not really ready for. It’s always interesting when Scott travels, as it’s up to me to play more aggressively with him. He is all boy, that’s for sure!

Check out more stories, milestones, and talk about eating, sleeping, and traveling, along with a recap of his favorite things, my favorite things for him right now, and more on Life In Leggings today! 🤴🏼💙

bit.ly/lilskylerupdate2andahalf ✨ (link in bio) #lifeinleggingsbaby #skylerupdates

First workout back at the gym in New York, and I’m feeling really good (and a little sore). I wasn’t sure how I would feel returning, but the extra safety measures are on point and I felt comfortable enough to test things out this afternoon. Well, all good things to report, and I am beyond thrilled to be able to now pop in and lift heavier weights during workouts! 🏋🏼‍♀️

This is a shot that I wouldn’t usually be able to take, as it’s in the middle of a group exercise room and is normally really busy. Group classes are closed for the time being, and instead, this room is housing extra cable machines to ensure social distance measures of machines being 6 feet apart are taken. I was actually the only one in the room the entire time I was here! It was really nice, yet eerie lol.

Other precautions included taking my temperature upon entry, mandating a mask (I pulled it to the side for a quick photo), wiping all equipment down before AND after use, and plexiglass between the rows of cardio equipment. Every other machine was blocked off, and while restrooms were open, locker rooms were closed. I was maybe one of five total patrons present, and there were more staff members than that following us around and constantly sanitizing the equipment. Needless to say, I was very impressed.

Times still feel strange, but it was really great to be even just a little in my fitness element again. I’ll be continuing some of my workouts at home along with running outside, but I cannot wait to put in some work here again, too. Woo hoo! 👏🏼

What are the gyms like in your area? #backtothegym #quarantinechronicles

NYC never ceases to amaze us. 🛩️🚢🚀⁣
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We had such a great time exploring the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum yesterday! You can currently make ticket reservations for a limited capacity experience, and while you're at it, walk over to Restaurant Row in Hell's Kitchen afterwards. There are so many things to (safely) do and see, pandemic and all.⁣
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(𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘯𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰, @𝘵𝘱𝘢𝘭𝘮𝟸, 𝘚𝘬𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘴𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘧𝘶𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘥𝘥𝘺! 💞)⁣ #hbshinnyc #intrepidmuseum

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