Happy Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing women out there who are the reason behind their children’s success. We all know that we couldn’t have done it without you.

 

(Throwback to graduation🙈)

Thank you to my mom for being my best friend, my biggest supporter and most harsh critic. I have no idea where I’d be if you didn’t push me to do the things I have done. I appreciate you more than you will ever know<3

Love you always,

xox Kenna ❤

April Obsessions<3

Here are the products I’ve been obsessed with this month 🙂

Song: Wild Things by: Alessandra Cara I LOVEEEE THIS SONG

1. Tea! I am a HUGE tea drinker, especially in the winter. I’ve recently found a few different brands that I love at Marshall’s, my current favorite is a coconut/vanilla sleep tea. I also found a sample variety pack that I LOVE. It was nice to try the 4 flavors at once, however I was not a fan of the Italian Chamomile, but that could just be the blend. My favorite for the summer is to add them to a water bottle like you would fruit. The tea quickly infuses into the water and you are left with a delicious & healthy drink
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2. Protein Bars! I’ve become pretty addicted to eating a protein bar for breakfast, after I hit the gym in the morning. My favorites are definitely Clif and Luna bars so far.
3. Toning Water! The last time I went to LUSH I got a sample of their Eau Roma Water to use after I wash my face, and I absolutely LOVED it. I’ve used toners before, but they were always really harsh on my face. This toner, is super light and leaves your face smelling and feeling great. I’m definitely going to be buying a full size sample.
4. Moisturizer! While at lush I also tried a sample of their Celestial and I love this as well! It smells so yummy, like a tropical oasis!
5. Soap! I’m usually a strictly body wash girl, but Chris bought me some soap from lush for Christmas and OMG it smells SO GOOD! My advice is to definitely try their soaps!
6. Julep Lipsticks; especially strut. LOVEEE  this color
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7. Konjac sponges; I got one of these in my julep box last month and was super surprised at how soft it was. It removes dirt and oils from your face as you wash and you can actually see it on the sponge. Kinda gross, but proves it works!
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8. Ipsy! This is a new monthly bag that I tried as of this month. It is $10/month for 5 sample makeup products in a new bag each month! The bags are super cute and the products are a great way to try something new you’ve been a little nervous to try. Hurry & get your may glambag now! Clickhere &Join me! 
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9. VS sweatsuit! I used my rewards and a gift card from my brother to purchase these and I absolutely love them. The color is perfect and they’re great for my lazy study days
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10. White Tea & Apricot Scrub! This scrub is great for those who are both prone to acne
    and have very sensitive skin. I use it every morning when I wake up 🙂
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11. Coconut Bay Yankee Candle! Usually I’m not a fan of how yankee candles burn because they take like 3 hours before you can smell them, but this candle burned so easily and smelled soo good😍
    
12. Starbucks! Since working in the city and having a Starbucks around every corner and only a Dunkins every 5 miles, I’ve had to adapt. I will admit I now love their coffee and find it extremely hard to drink Dunkins because its so sweet
13. Mini Diffusers! We sell these at work and the small ones are perfect for windowsills and tight spaces….until you spill them
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14. White Polish! I am currently obsessed with the way white polishes look. I’m not really sure why, but I can’t wait till my skin is tanned and the color POPS!
15. Shampoo Bars! I’d wanted to try one of LUSH’s shampoo bars for a while, and for Christmas Chris bought me the Copperhead one. It smells amazing and is a great way to strip your hair once a week

There you have it! These are my 15 top favorites of April 🙂 Let me know what you think or if you’ve tried these products as well. Also, if you have any favorite products from last month, put a link in the comments so I can check them out! Happy Saturday😘

xox Kenna ❤

Rainy mornings & cute cafes!☕️

We are officially at the last week of sophomore year, and I couldn’t be more happy that summer is just around the corner. I’ve had a great year and have learned and accomplished so so much, but it’s nice to know that I have a four month break to look forward to. Since the next few days will be spent studying for finals, Marley and I decided to take this morning to relax a bit before it gets hectic again.

After going for a walk in the cold morning drizzle (as per BBG), we visited my absolute favorite café here, called The Bean Counter. We came across this cute little coffee shop last year during a dance event, when we snuck out in search of some place warm. One of the girls suggested that we go there and I have been in love with it ever since. Not to mention they have the yummiest breakfast sandwiches everrrr😍

*It’s crazy to think that in less than a week the apartment will be packed up and we will be home for the summer. For now, I’m enjoying the last of the little things of my sophomore year of college.

 

xox Kenna ❤

 

 

Round 2, Week 1; Day 3

Happy Hump Day!

Today’s day three of my second round of BBG & I have to say, I’m off to a pretty strong start! Yesterday I ran and took the time to do a good stretch. Stretching is so so so important & it’s good to not only stretch after a good workout, but to take the time every week to complete at least one in depth stretch. Sometimes I like to do yoga and then stretch instead of running for a more relaxing day.

Anywaaaaays, I took a few progression pictures this morning that show just a little bit of the progress I’ve seen from beginning to end of BBG round one. I think I’m going to take my measurements so I can track them during this journey as well. (If you visit Kayla’s website you’ll see some tips for both progression pics and taking your measurements 🙂

Plans for the rest of the week!
*Thursday -45 minute walk
*Friday -full body workout
*Saturday -15 minute run + any low
impact workout on areas that need attention

*Sunday -Rest day + (meal prep -I won’t start this until I’m out of school)

 

 

 

 

 

Pre BBG Round 1

    

Post BBG Round 1

Slow but steady progress 🙂

xox Kenna ❤

BBG Round 2; Week 1, Day 1

Today I was up at 5am to go the the gym early before work. I’ll admit, it was a little tough after sleeping in for the past two days in a row, but somehow I got there. (even made some coffee for later when I crashed) haha

Anyways round 2, here I come! The Bikini Body Guide is one of the most productive workout programs I have ever done, and that’s coming from someone who has tried quite a few. I love Beach Body, and Tone It Up, especially, but BBG tops those, especially if you’re looking to build strength and endurance.

Week 1 (for me) Entails:
*Monday -legs & cardio
*Tuesday -30 minute run + stretching
*Wednesday -arms & abs
*Thursday -45 minute walk
*Friday -full body workout
*Saturday -15 minute run + any low impact workout on areas that need attention
*Sunday -Rest day + (meal prep -I won’t start this until I’m out of school)

These workouts can be extremely difficult, especially if your body isn’t used to being pushed, so it’s important to know your limits. You want to push yourself, but in a safe way. If you can only complete one round of circuits, then make them count! Everything comes with time! Don’t give up!

TIPS:
*I used the elliptical for 15 minutes before completing this workout, to get warmed up & I highly recommend just walking as a warm-up. This set is very draining and you do not want to lose energy before you start.

*Don’t forget to drink A LOT of water, your body will thank you later

*Protein is a must after exhausting these muscles (I love having a protein bar for breakfast after my workouts)

*Most importantly HAVE FUN!😘

Xox Kenna ❤

Pluviophile weather

(n.) A lover of rain; someone who finds joy and peace of mind on rainy days

Xox Kenna ❤

Summer Bucket List

Summer is just around the corner and if you’re anything like me this means you have lots of plans to make the most of the nice weather and all the free time. Here’s a list of fun things to do with your friends, your boyfriend, or whoever this summer 🙂

1. Have a picnic
2. Play messy twister
3. Go on a road trip
4. Spend the entire day reading outside
5. Explore a new city
6. Tye -dye
7. Go camping
8. Set dandelions on fire
9. GET TAN
10. Catch fireflies
11. Watch fireworks
12. Go swimming at night
13. Go to the drive -in
14. Go boating
15. Go to the fair
16. Go to the beach
17. Have a photoshoot
18. Tan Tattoos
19. Go on a hike
20. Go on a bike ride
21. Have a Bonfire
22. Go Kayaking
23. Go to the flea market
24. Go to Salem and visit the Harry Potter shops!
25. Go to Carlos’ Bakery
26. Go to an aquarium
27. Go Zip -lining
28. Have a baking date
29. Do Henna
30. Take a paint class
31. Read at least 4 books
32. Have a Harry Potter Marathon
33. Take a picture a day
34. Keep a scrapbook of this summer
35. Go to a concert
36. Go to an amusement park
37. Go to a club
38. Go to an outlet mall
39. Cook an entirely new meal
40. Make popsicles
41. Build a sandcastle
42. Have a backyard movie night
43. Visit a waterfall
44. Go to the Cape
45. Go to the Quabbin
46. Go to the Zoo
47. Stargaze
48. Watch a sunrise & sunset
49. Play mini golf
50. Take a nap outside
51. Create DIY projects
52. Spend a day with your siblings
53. Spend an entire day at the pool
54. Make the most of this summer<3

I’m really curious to see how many things I can cross off this summer! Let the fun begin

xox Kenna ❤

A New Love

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My roommate has caused my recent love of lipstick ❤

Post 5 am workout feels<3

BBG Week 12; The final Stretch!

I can’t believe that tomorrow I start the final week of my first round of the Bikini Body Guide! The amount of progress I have seen in my body over the last 3 months is incredible and I never thought that I would make it here. I want to thank Kayla Itsine for creating this amazing workout program, and my best friend Payton for introducing it to me. It has given me an easy way to structure my workouts and reach my goals.

I tried this program once before, and I won’t lie, it can be extremely difficult if you’re not committed. I gave up on my first round, so this time I was that much more determined to complete the 12 weeks.

I made it a goal, that I WOULD complete the entire program, that I would power through and build strength and muscle, while creating a healthier life for myself. I have been on this workout journey for a little over a year now and Kayla’s program is the only one that has given me this much confidence in my own body. With her program I have seen the results I’ve been looking for.

Because this was my first official round of BBG I decided I was going to start easy and complete only 2 of the 3 rounds per circuit, I also did not eat according to Kayla’s meal plan and instead ate healthy, but ate food that worked for me. I’ll be honest, not every day was easy…There were some weeks that I only stepped foot in the gym once or twice because of my crazy schedule, but I made it work. I vowed to myself that I would complete this program because I wanted to see the change in myself. I wanted to make the change.

As I finish this last week, and get ready for round 2 I reflect on all of the things I have learned throughout this journey:

• Working out is my passion
• My body is capable of doing some incredible things
• I am strong, but there is room for improvements
• I love my body
• We are all different, but we are all beautiful
• What you eat matters just as much as how often you workout!
• The best time to workout for me is early mornings
• To change your body you first need to change your life; working out is a lifestyle change
• Why live in anything other than workout clothes?
• Working out isn’t always easy, but its worth it
• Protein bars are an addiction
• You feel better when you workout; you also make better choices throughout the day

As I complete round 1 & begin round 2 I will be making some changes to my life, because change is good.

1. I have started going to bed and waking up earlier; this allows for early morning workouts that ALWAYS get completed, more time to blog and reflect on life, & just a more relaxed and healthy schedule.
2. I am going to stop eating after 7pm at night, eating late is not good for digestion.
3. I have started drinking tea twice a day; once in the morning to wake me up and once before I go to bed to help me relax.
4. I am going to be drinking more water.
5. I’ve accepted that I may need coffee once a day on my longer days to get me through my mornings, and I’m okay with this.
6. Less carbs; Summer is coming and that means the carbs start to disappear and lighter foods are around the corner. More fruits and veggies!
7. Try new recipes! I will be out of school soon and this means more time for meal prep and trying new things!
8. I will do what makes me happy 🙂
9. I am also going to make sure that I document my journey over the next 12 weeks so everyone can see just how much this program can do!

Join me in my journey to complete the Bikini Body Guide; let’s get healthy and fit for summer! Bikini Body Guide

xox Kenna ❤