Zola Organic Hydrating Energy Drink x Healthy Habits

Hi lovelies,

After a long night of celebrating the launch of the fall issue of La Palme Magazine, with cover stars Ariel Winter from Modern Family and Peter Faccinelli of S.W.A.T., at one of my favorite places, Nightingale, I’ve woken up early to meditate, go for a run, cook a healthy breakfast, and then settle in for a morning of writing and pitching. 

Then I’m off to a working lunch and another event with Vanity Fair at Jimmy Choo in support of Women’s Cancer Research, followed by a low-key dinner with another blogger friend to do some catching up. 

As you can see, the life of an influencer can be pretty non-stop because you’re your own boss and you’re constantly striving to make connections and take your business to the next level. 

Even though my schedule can get pretty busy, I wouldn’t give up being an entrepreneur and a #girlboss for anything in the world. This also means that I’m mindful to incorporate healthy habits into my daily routine to make sure that I stay active in a balanced and holistic way. 

Luckily for me, there’s Zola Organic Hydrating Energy Drinks to give me a healthy boost when I need to stay focused, energized, and hydrated throughout my busy days. The drinks are a combination of sparkling coconut water, green coffee and green tea extracts, and 230-249 milligrams of potassium. 

I’ve started to swap out my morning cup of coffee for a Zola Organic Hydrating Energy Drink. It gives me the same boost to start my day because the drinks contain 120 milligrams of organic plant-powered caffeine from green coffee and green tea extracts, providing me with the equivalent of two shots of espresso. 

I get a healthy jolt of energy without the jitters that I sometimes get from regular coffee and espresso and without the possibility of staining my teeth. My go-to morning flavor is the Zola Organic Hydrating Energy Drink in Matcha Green Tea. 

Before and after my workouts, I now make sure to hydrate with the Açaí Berry flavored Zola Organic Hydrating Energy Drink so my muscles don’t cramp and I can maximize my workout results and then replenish my body after sweating it out. Additional flavors include Pineapple Coconut and Dragon Fruit and you can pick yours up here. 

*Although this is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own. 

Fall in Love With Your Workout With CYSM

Hi lovelies,

What I love the most about working out is honoring my body and making sure that it's as healthy and strong as possible. What I also love about working out is wearing an outfit that I feel comfortable in, lets my body move easily, and also my skin to breathe. That's why I turn to CYSM for their apparel, fit, and shapewear collections.

One of my favorite pieces is their Ultra Compression and High Abdomen Control Fit Legging in black. It's perfect for yoga, pilates, hiking, and spin class. I also love that I can wear them during my workout and then they are stylish enough to grab brunch or a smoothie in with my friends when I'm done sweating it out.

The compression feature also makes my tummy look and feel slimmer, giving me that extra boost that I need to keep pushing forward in my workouts, knowing that my confidence comes from the inside out and I look great no matter what.

I'm also obsessed with their High Performance Micro Pierced Jacket because it's the perfect amount of loose and fitted. My go-to color is usually black, but the jacket also comes in white, fuchsia, and mint. What's really cool about the jacket is that it lets my body breath while working out by absorbing my sweat and perspiration.

CYSM also offers Seamless Apparel Body Control tops that help you to look and feel your best with their lightweight and breathable material. My favorite is their Clara body control top that comes in white, red, and black.

I style my Clara Seamless Apparel Body Control top with my favorite pair of skinny jeans, heels, and fitted blazer when I want to dress up my look. But on days when I'm going more casual, I rock my control top with jeans, boat shoes, and my favorite chambray button-up.

To explore more of what CYSM has to offer, check them out here.

I love lucy: Activewear for the everyday girl

Hi lovelies,

I love being active. I love working out. I love feeling great and I love looking great in my clothes. 

I also love my lattes as a yummy reward afterwards. But what I love even more is my lucy Activewear. 

What I love most about my workout pieces from Lucy is that they are super comfy, super breathable, and super stylish, all at the same time.

I can easily mix-and-match pieces for being casually cool around the house, perfecting my Pilates poses, stretching to the max during yoga, going the distance on my runs, or hitting up a long brunch with the girls. 

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Below are some of my favorite pieces from lucy Activewear:

Which ones are your favorites? How do you like to stay in shape while looking and feeling fab?

• Ultimate X-Training Capri: Shop here.
• Workout Tee: Shop here.
• Perfectly Posed Long-Sleeve: Shop here. 
• Workout Bra: Shop here.
• Get going Capri: Shop here.
• Crossback Tank: Shop here.

Beyonce's Standing on the Sun (Remix): Dance with Candy Washington

Hi lovelies,

I'm not a trained dancer by any means, but one of my most favorite things to do is to turn up my favorite upbeat songs and dance, dance, dance! It not only makes me feel really good but it's also a fun and easy way to stay in shape. 

One of my favorite song's is "Standing on the Sun" by the Queen Bey herself, Beyonce, and I wanted to share with you one of my silly moments of working out and dancing to her song, the remix of course.

Standing on the Sun: Dance with Candy Washington from Candy Washington on Vimeo.

Let me know! What are some of your favorite songs to dance and workout to while having a fun time?

Be fit and fashionable with Lucy Activewear

Hi lovelies,

In case you missed my recent post on my Fitness Secret Weapons, you can check it out here.

But beyond my fitness secret weapons, one thing I love to do while being happy, healthy, and toned is being fashionable while getting fit.

My fashion secret weapon for looking good while feeling good is the new activewear line from Lucy. 

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Check out how I would rock the latest looks from Lucy:

For my early morning runs:
I love to wear the grey Lean and Mean Pullover sweatshirt ($79) with my red vintage silk running shorts. During the early morning when there's still a chill, crisp in the air and the sun is just waking up from behind the clouds, it's the perfect balance of keeping me warm while still being breathable enough to cool me down during the run. 

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For the treadmill and the elliptical:
My go to top for the treadmill is the Run Your Heart Out Bra Tank ($59). It offers amazing and comfortable support while training on the treadmill. It's also great because I can skip wearing a separate sports bra because there's a built-in sports bra in the tank for added protection. 

For the elliptical, I love to rock the Cardio Sculpt Tank ($55). When I turn up the tunes and crank up the dial on the elliptical, my cardio tank top keeps up with my pace with its breathability, quick drying qualities, and moisture wicking. 

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For the gym, yoga, and pilates:
The Endurance Tights ($89) is the perfect workout pants for hitting the gym, striking a pilates pose, or finding your Zen in yoga class. It's ideal for both high-energy activities as well as allowing for flexibility and ease when stretching and posing. 

Fitness secret weapons: Sunscreen, RAP Protein Gummies, music, and more

Hi lovelies,

Now that I'm an official CaliGirl, living a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle has become one of my top priorities. After all, Los Angeles is the land of the beautiful people. I have four key fitness secret weapons that help me stay fit, toned, happy, and healthy while living the dream in the city of dreams. Read on to see how to get the most out of your workout while looking your best.

Lather up on the sunscreen

I love working out at the gym, but what I love even more is going for a run on the streets of LA or hiking on the trails of Runyon Canyon. I also lather up with sunscreen on my face and body. My favorite sunscreen is L'Oreal's Paris Sublime Sun Advanced Sunscreen Crystal Clear Mist Spray SPF 30, 4.2 oz.  

Key tip: Don't forget about your lips. I use Torn by Ronny Kobo for TAGS sunscreen lip balm in SPF 15 Passion Fruit and Aloe. I also sport a baseball cap for added protection from the sun and to protect my face. 

RAP Protein Gummies

My pre- and post-workout fitness secret weapon is RAP Protein Gummies. I take one 30 minutes before I workout and 30 minutes after I workout for best results. RAP Protein Gummies helps to prepare my body for intense workouts and repair and replenish my muscles once I'm done working out. They come in 3 yummy flavors: strawberry, orange citrus, and mixed berry.  

More info on the RAP Protein Gummies:

• A convenient, refreshing alternative to protein bars and shakes, which are often heavy in fat, available in a limited flavor profile, and can be time consuming to make at home.
• These new gummies are fat free, gluten free and come in three delicious fruit flavors: Strawberry, Mixed Berry and Citrus.
• A single serving pouch delivers 25-35 poppable gummies and features Whey Protein Isolate, a fast-absorbing, high-quality protein.
• With 20 grams of protein, each pouch offers the protein equivalent of eating three hard-boiled eggs, helping to keep adults feeling satisfied longer.

Workout soundtrack: Music is your fitness best friend

I love turning on one of my Spotify's workout mixes and just getting lost in the music while out for a run. My favorite types of music to workout to is pop, hip-hop, and top 100 hits. I like the keep the tempo high and fast to motivate me to go faster, higher, and longer.

Check out my Best Body Ever playlist here and my my Workout Forever mix here.  I also have another playlist that is a mix of relaxing music, for yoga, pilates, and meditating, with higher tempo beats at the end of the soundtrack, check it out here.

Don't forget to hydrate: H2O

I drink plenty of water before, during, and after my workouts. It's also a great way to get glowing and healthy-looking skin. Your body needs to stay hydrated to function at its optimal level and to prevent fatigue.