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So yes, I’m here, I’m alive. I just decided to take a little break for the New Year. What I have been doing is working on my New Year’s resolution of getting fit and healthy. I’m usually a healthy eater and try to work out regularly, but sometimes I fall off the wagon for awhile and it’s always difficult to get started again. When I get into the groove (thank you Madonna) I usually have to find little things to keep me motivated along the way…such as new workout wear!

I probably spend more on workout wear than most but “workout wear” for me covers a lot of bases…I actually commute to and from work in workout wear, sometimes travel in it and then obviously workout in it! So I justify the cost for it’s durability and use it gets. I mean getting up and getting dressed is half the battle, so it makes it easier when you love what you’re wearing!

Haven’t stuck with your resolutions? The beauty is that you can start again whenever you want! A few other things that keep me motivated are new workout playlists and actually taking a class, in my case that would be spin class. I’m also going to start training for a half-marathon as well, and I’m following Hal Higdon’s program, let me know if you want to join me!

I love black and white, it’s just so classic and sleek. If you know me, you know I do not wear old t-shirts or crazy colored workout wear. I go more for design and function with interesting details. I have tried many brands and there are a few I absolutely love! Still my absolute favorite workout pants are by Lululemon, the Wunder Under Hi-Rise legging in brushed black, and I just discovered I love the new shorter 7/8 version too! I also recommend Alo Yoga for their moto leggings, I have them in black and they now come in a high waist version and several colors (I would love to get them in white, but things need to get a lot tighter and smoother, lol)! Lately I love New Balance for getting to and from class, I don’t run in them. Running shoes are a whole different category and I don’t choose those on looks (I know, it’s serious), I go by fit. We can talk about those another time:).

Here are my newest additions….

New Balance shoes, Takara leggings, Beyond Yoga sweater

This sweatshirt is so soft and it keeps selling out everywhere!

Shop the look below!

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I have decided to get a jump start on my New Year’s Resolutions and have kicked off my ‘Winter Workout’ challenge today. It started with a pumped up spin class at Flywheel Sports with instructor, Michael W., one of my favorites (he dressed up as Britney Spears for class last Halloween).

It has been a struggle to keep up with my workouts lately with my new work schedule. My full time career is actually not a ‘day’ job, it’s a night job which makes for an interesting or should I say minimal sleep schedule. I typically eat healthily already, but I find that I am awake more hours than usual which seems to translate to eating for more hours of the day than I’m used to. I recently received a tip to eat your meals like usual during the hours you are awake. Well, let’s see….in the last 48hrs, I have slept 4hrs. Hmm…I must move on to plan B or I will double in size within the year!

So what better way to get inspired to workout than to shop for some new spandex! I believe in looking good while working out. That does not mean with make-up on, just flattering and comfortable clothing. One of my favorite brands is Lululemon. I know it is a little on the pricier side, but just try one piece. You will fall in love. They hold up well, I still have my first purchases from about 4yrs ago and they look brand new. Another brand I have recently stumbled upon is Zella which is sold at Nordstroms. I am yet to purchase one of their pieces, I feel like I would be cheating on my Lulu:) See, I’m that obsessed! Here are a few of my current favs….

Winter Workout Wear by jennhattan

Lululemon Top / /Lululemon Wunder Under Pant / Lululemon spincity tee / Zella Sophia Sculpt Jacket/ Zella zip-off Peplum Jacket / Zella soft shell jacket / Zella motorcycle jacket