Cropped Pants Lululemon// Hoodie {Currently on Sale} Lululemon// Sports Bra Lululemon// Shoes Nike// Nails Essie
Summer will be here before we know it, and in preparation for bikini season I have been hitting the gym daily!
In my last Happy & Healthy post I discussed my weight struggle over the last few years, as well as what it's like to live with Celiac Disease. After a 50 pound weight loss I am roughly at my goal weight and am looking to maintain, tone and firm.
I've found that (like many women) my lower body has been the most difficult area to work on - especially because I really hate doing squats and lunges.
To get to my personal best I have decided to increase my hot yoga practice and have now started a 30 day yoga challenge. I'm on my second week and I'm feeling amazing. I have also been attending pilates to help me in my efforts (we snapped these photos in my pilates studio). I really think that the combination of the two, along with a healthy diet, will help me achieve my goal!
Being a huge believer in Gym Glam, I think that looking stylish while working out really helps me stick to my fitness goals and that's why I am giving away a $50 gift certificate to Lululemon!
Good Luck
xo Ally
Lululemon is my life! Great giveaway opportunity!
ReplyDeleteGood Luck Jordan!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree that looking stylish while working out helps keep me motivated! Good luck girl! I currently am running, lifting and doing Pilates to get in shape. I have a problem with my lower body too! Great giveaway, I love their clothes!
ReplyDeleteThat's so great Rachel! How are you liking Pilates? I wish I could get into weights a bit more but I always feel so silly lifting!
DeleteThank you for your comment :)
xo Ally
You look fabulous! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Brittany!
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xo Ally
I was just thinking, I really need new "work out" clothes! You look so amazing Ally!
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Kristin
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Thank you so much Kristin!!!
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xo Ally
Feeling cute definitely makes me excited to head over to the gym, it's like oh yay I get to work out...not UGH. I love yoga and have recently started lifting, I love the results I'm seeing! And it'll be good for my bones later in life. Great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThank you Abby! I totally agree :)
Deletexo Ally
I agree, the lower half is the hardest. Congrats on losing 50 lbs! You look great. Hot yoga is my fave, I don't mind Pilates but prefer hot yoga. It feels so good to sweat it all out.
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Thank you Robyn for your wonderful comment :)
DeleteI LOVE hot yoga too!
xo Ally
This outfit will look perfect on me in the new yoga studio I'm joining this week! I neeeeed it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment :)
Deletexo Ally
Good Luck!
haha You look amazing Ally - I'm so proud of you and what you have achieved, the toughest part is behind you! I giggle because cute clothes is always a gym pusher for me too haha!! I haven't been to the gym in about 2 years and FINALLY just got back into it two weeks ago and lululemon is on my hit list to get some new outfits - so what perfect timing is this!!!
ReplyDeletexx Marla
www.trendstruck.com
Awww Marla you are so sweet! Thank you so much for your wonderful comment!
DeleteGood luck!!!
xo Ally
Hi Ally! I'd love to win because I could use some extra motivation to start hitting the gym for summer. I'd stock up on some more workout shorts and maybe a tank!
ReplyDeleteHey Katelyn! I know what you mean - I need all the motivation I can get!
DeleteGood Luck :)
xo Ally
Ever since you posted about the pictures side by side and how you've been loosing weight and kept it off, I have bookmarked your blog and have been coming back to see you talk more about it. I'm so glad you have posted this!
ReplyDeleteI am in the exact same boat as you, I've been trying to tone what I have. I am fine with my weight, I just want to work on getting toned. I have been doing Jillian Michael's Killer buns and thighs, its a lot of squats but she does them in such a way that I'm fine with the work out.
I'm one that hates the gym but everyday I keep telling myself I need to just go!
Anyway, back to the giveaway :) My workout has been the video Killer Buns and Thighs and the month of May I'm doing her 30 day shred video.
I could definitely use this gift card for more work out gear, and it just may inspire me to go to the gym if I have a cute outfit :)
Hi Megan!
DeleteI'm so glad that you liked that post! I am really going to try and do more health and fitness related posts! how are you finding the Jillian Michaels workouts? Please let me know how they go :)
Good luck with everything! You can totally do it :)
xo Ally
I Love this workout outfit!
ReplyDeleteI wish I looked this good when I was working out!
Maybe winning this giftcard will help :)
Thank you so much for your comment Heather!
DeleteGood luck!
xo Ally :)
You look amazing!
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit
I hope I win :)
Thank you so much for your comment!
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xo Ally
Oh Ally...your so hot! I WANT/NEED your body! LOL!
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Melissa
http://sweetstylesbymelissa.blogspot.com
OMG Melissa you always make me blush! Thank you so much :)
Deletexo Ally
Ally! You are so precious and vulnerable to share with us! I have a highly intolerant allergy to gluten but not celiac disease. It is so hard. So I know how you feel girl!
ReplyDeleteOn another note. YOU. LOOK. AMAZING. little hottie with a body you are!
I just wanted to let you know that I nominated you today for the Versatile Blogger Award. I hope you will participate and are honored because I just love your blog and your style! Just click the link to see the post!!
have a good day dear !
xo
Emily
The Rancher's Daughter
Awww that you so much Emily! It was definitely really hard to write about at first. I almost didn't post that first post about my weight loss but it's totally because of my amazing followers (like you) that I felt like i should :)
DeleteThank you so much for your amazing comments!
xo Ally
Love this post. I'm also gearing up for bikini season--I've been trying to hit the gym 4-6 days a week and watch what I eat. I'd read your Happy & Healthy post before and really admired your journey. Seeing your great results and dedication is really inspiring. Your adorable workout clothes are inspiring too. (; Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat's so great Katie! Thank you so much for your wonderful comment :)
DeleteGood Luck
xo Ally :)
I love your fitness story and you look great! I work out in my home with various work out videos and I try my best to eat well! Great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Taia! I really appreciate it!
DeleteWorkout vids are super fun!
Good Luck :)
xo Ally
You are truly inspiring, I would love to win this gift card so I cant have some new clothing that is inspiring also! :)I love the gym, this is a great giveaway.
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Nicole
http://www.nicole-kelly.com
Thank you so much Nicole :) thats so wonderful to hear<3
DeleteGood Luck!!
xo Ally
I would love to win in the hopes of re-sparking my interest in going to the gym since I really need to get into shape.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your comment Nic!
DeleteGood Luck :)
xo Ally
Ally you look HOT HOT HOT!
ReplyDeleteYou are such an inspiration
I really hope that I win!
Awww Carrie that is so sweet! Thank you I'm blushing :)
DeleteGood Luck!
xo Ally
I am OBSESSED with hot yoga! It is the only form of excercise I stick to regularly, and i think it is all because of how great I feel after - mentally and physically. Not to mention I notice almost immediately my whole body is longer and leaner after.
ReplyDeleteI would love to buy some cute new gear to wear to yoga class so I can ditch the ratty tank tops and shorts I've been wearing lately!
Crossing my fingers!
Zahra
www.lovezahra.com
Me too! It's so amazing isn't it!
DeleteThank you for your sweet comment :)
Good luck!
xo Ally
I'm inspired by your story. I'm really happy for you that you were able to achieve your personal goals - a huge success! I, too, hope to lose some weight so I can feel more confident and sexy, and you've only helped to spur me on further :)
ReplyDeleteAwww thank you Anita! That's so sweet!
DeleteThank you for your comment
Good luck!
xo Ally
I absolutely LOVE Lululemon, and a new store happens ot be opening right near me (finally)!
ReplyDeleteMy fitness goals are to build noticeable lean muscle through yoga and weight lifting.
I do to! That's so great that one is opening so close to you :)
DeleteThat's a great goal!
Thank you for your comment!
Good Luck
xo Ally
Right now my fitness goal is to KEEP GOING. I started getting up every morning to excercise, so far, 28 days straight (other than one day rest each week) and I am loving it. I have had hard days though that make it really touch to kick my butt in gear and keep going.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great goal - I'm totally with you on that one!
DeleteThank you for your comment!
Good Luck
xo Ally
Love how Lululemon can go from the gym to the street. All their stuff looks great. Am trying to walk everyday for at least 30 minutes and am looking into yoga classes.
ReplyDeleteThat's so true! I love the versatility too!
DeleteThank you for your comment!
Good Luck
xo Ally
My goal is more along the lines of healthier eating! I am in grad school on top of working, so I tend to choose more convenient foods, rather than healthy ones. I am at a healthy weight, so toning up is more what I am going for!!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I found your blog via Instagram, you are adorable!!
Hi Angela! Oh that's so great :) I'm thrilled that you found me!
DeleteI'm all about healthy eating and that is going to be the subject of my next "Happy & Healthy" post
I'm going to discuss clean eating and my personal meal plans so make sure you check back :)
Thank you for your comment!
Good Luck
xo Ally
Hi Ally! I read somewhere that it takes 21 days to form a habit, so because I believe everything I read (and I thought it was completely reasonable) I decided to run every day for 21 days. Yesterday was 21 and I feel great. It was strange to get up this morning and not run... habit formed! Now if only I looked a little more glam when I did it!
ReplyDeleteAll the best, you are an inspiration.
xoxo
-Krista
Hi Krista!
DeleteThank you so much for your comment!
That is so amazing :)
Happy running
xo Ally
I would love to win so I could buy myself something nice to workout or walk in. My fitness goals are to lose about 10 pounds and to tone up!
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I'm a runner so I would love to win a gift certificate to Lulelemon! I'm currently 7 months pregnant and still jogging. I would love to continue all the way through my pregnancy if I am able to. I hope I can!
ReplyDeleteMy fitness goals are to get into bikini shape and just feel more energized. I need new workout clothes for running.
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I would have never guessed that you were once overweight - you look so stunning (as I'm sure you were back then as well)! I don't have a workout regimen yet, but I definitely need one to tone up (I have the diet/skinny part down, but I look very breakable). This would definitely motivate me!
ReplyDeleteI want to win because I'm trying to lose my fitness goal of 50 lbs and some new workout clothes would be great!
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