Patterned pants have proliferated throughout the fashion scene. Not only have they managed to survive the changing seasons, but they’ve even made their way into our gyms. I’ve seen constellation pattern leggings on campus, neon tribal print on the treadmill, and the anatomy of the lower body all over the web.
What do you guys think of the trend? Spandex already draws enough attention below-the-belt and I’m not sure if I need any added emph-ass-is by slapping on some pattern.
this: Nike Relay Print, $58
that: Nike Pro Printed. $45
the other: Nike Sunset, $60
Here are some more mild choices on sale right now at Nike. Polka dots freak me out but I could get down with the other two. Will you be adding any of these to your cart?
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I often struggle with how personal I want The Slender Student to be. I hesitate to put it all out there for two reasons. Firstly, you could all be Craigslist Killers, or strangers with candy that want me to get in your van. Secondly, I’m just some random college girl whose blog you stumbled upon after clicking through some pretty food pictures on Pinterest. Admit it, you’re here for the healthy food porn, not to hear my life story.
Recently, however, I was telling an acquaintance something about a fast food venture fueled by libation, leaving her in complete disbelief that, “The Slender Student drunk eats?! At WHATABURGER?!” In that moment I realized that in sharing my healthy tips and recipes, I’ve (unintentionally) made myself out to be a nutritional saint. So today I’ve decided to share my list. My list consists of five things (though I’m sure there are more) I’m working on to improve my health. These are the things that I know I should be doing as a nutrition student, a health blogger, and a human, but that I don’t do because I’m well…a human.
I know from my own experience (and a buncha geeks’ research) that writing things down helps keep you accountable, so feel free to leave your own lists in the comments section. Immortalizing your goals on the interweb could make you that much more likely to achieve them, plus I’d just love to see them.
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If your spring break was anything like mine, then you probably spent more time poolside ordering margaritas than you did in the gym sweating them off. No shame in that game, but all good things must come to an end. Ease back into real life with today’s new Slender Set workout.
- Prisoner squats are a variation of a regular squat, designed to keep your posture aligned properly.
- Jump squats are tough because they involve both strength training and cardio. Go as fast as you can to get your heart rate up, making sure your posture is correct the whole time. Land on soft knees so you don’t hurt yourself.
- Single leg squats are great for working your quads and butt (hey, we’re starting from the bottom, aren’t we?). If you don’t have great balance, rest your foot on the ground between squats to catch yourself. You’ll improve as you gain strength.
- On your high knees, make sure to keep your weight over your hips without allowing yourself to lean back.
- Wide squats focus on your inner thighs and the added calf raise is just a bonus. Feel free to hold a weight, as seen in this video, or just place your hands lightly on your hips.
- For the wide squat hold, try and stay low with your thighs parallel to the floor, creating a 90 degree angle with your legs.
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So, uh, spring break is really soon. That means bikini pictures plastered all over Facebook is really soon.
If that thought has sent you running into the back of your closet, looking for the nearest maxi dress, chill. I’m here to help. Today’s post is a meal plan that will have you treating your body well during these dire times. It’s nothing extreme, because that’s not what I’m about. But, depending on your goals and your starting point, it could help ya trim down a bit before it’s time to tie the knot in your bathing suit top.
Now, as a warning, these meal plans have calorie counts on them and they get pretty specific regarding their source. If that totally freaks you out, ignore it and follow my meal suggestions in terms of portions and ingredients, making appropriate swaps as needed. The calorie count is just there for those that are interested. If you’re in that pool, I’d suggest downloading either the MyFitnessPal or Calorie King apps to your phone so you can keep track on the go.
Be sure to follow me on Instagram to see how I’m following the meal plan. I’ll be posting Spring Break Slender Down suggestions in case you need further inspiration from the list below. Those are just jumping off points for you to get creative.
Sound good? Let’s continue.
Here’s the meal plan to follow on days when you don’t hit the gym. Those freebie calories can be used for a post-dinner snack like a Deep Chocolate VitaTop, or throughout the day for the little things you can’t live without– a sprinkle of grated cheese, a spoonful of salad dressing on your green salad.
*Non-starchy vegetables include things like broccoli, green beans, lettuce, tomatoes, asparagus, cucumber, eggplant, onions, mushrooms, etc. Basically not potatoes, corn, beans, winter squash, pumpkin, etc.
This is the plan to follow on days when you hit the gym, which should happen 3-5 days a week for about an hour of combined cardio and strength training. Aim to burn at least 300-400 calories. Freebie calories can be used the same way you did on your rest days.
*Have your pre-workout snack 30-60 minutes before you start sweating, whether it’s before breakfast or between your lunch and afternoon snack.
*Non-starchy vegetables include things like broccoli, green beans, lettuce, tomatoes, asparagus, cucumber, eggplant, onions, mushrooms, etc. Basically not potatoes, corn, beans, winter squash, pumpkin, etc.
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If you have questions, please post them in the comments and I’ll try and help you the best I can! No single meal plan will fit everyone’s needs, so let me know if you have an issue and I’ll see how I can tailor things to suit you.
Also, if you wanna show off your Slender Spring Break Meal Plan creations, tag me on Instagram or Twitter and add #springbreakslenderdown!
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