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{WIAW} Fitness and Comfort

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Well this week has been pretty incredible so far, let’s just say that things are looking up! J So much has happened this week that it looks like all of my plans are coming together nicely. It feels like everything is falling in to place…finally!

Like I was saying in Sunday’s post everything has been pretty hectic for me recently with lots going on all at the same time. Monday was a day off from work and even though there were things that needed to be done I put them to one side and decided to give myself a bit of a break.

I didn’t go to the gym early in the morning as I was waiting for our furniture delivery to arrive. We’ve bought some bedroom furniture to match our bed and a book case and coffee table for the living room. The house looks so different now, just a bit more accessorising to do and then it will all be done.

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I had my morning ritual of warm water with lemon and a bowl of blueberries, strawberries with Greek yoghurt, maple syrup and crushed hazelnuts. Those fresh berries tasted fantastic!

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Later in the morning I was feeling a bit peckish so I had a Pink Lady apple before the delivery men arrived. Once they had left I headed to the gym for a mix of HIITS and strength training. It was quite a random workout but I enjoyed it none the less.

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I wore my new work out gear that I’ve been sent to review. Oh I love these so much! They are so comfy it’s unreal! I will do a full review later but they are so light it almost feels like you aren’t wearing anything. Ok, so maybe that’s a bit far-fetched but I’m sure you get the idea.

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For lunch I made a sweet potato hash with kale and mushrooms served with 2 fried eggs that had super runny yolks. I had to ketchup too.

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Then I spent the rest of the afternoon plating in the garden and catching up on some TV. I had a lovely slice of my Lemon and Almond Cake and green tea to keep me going until dinner. I’m so happy that I’ve got a huge slab of that cake saved in the freezer, yum!

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Dinner was quite simple and very fast. I baked some chilli and lemon sardines in the oven and served them with curly lettuce and plantain. I love fresh food like this in warmer weather.

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I was feeling a bit snacky in the evening so grabbed a bowl of frozen cherries and a few squares of dark chocolate with coconut to finish my day.

I’m really impressed with my new workout gear. It’s nice to not feel so restricted when working out. Comfort isn’t something that one would necessarily associate with working out, but I was very comfortable during Monday’s workout.

What do you like to wear when you work out?

Do you go for comfortable or practical clothing when you work out?

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Comments

  1. I love Karrimor clothibg for workibg out. I tried the Lindt chocolate with coconut this weekend-it was lovely!

  2. Yum! Im so glad fresh berries are starting to come into season too! 🙂 I cant get enough of the strawberries.
    Those workout clothes look so nice too; I love buying new gym gear.

    • I can’t get enough of fresh berries at the moment. I’m certainly making the most of them. 🙂

  3. I just cooked plantain for the first time, it was so good, reminded me of travelling in south america. I’ve been missing out by not buying it before! I am addicted to buying nike tempo shorts, I live in them and either a long sleeve gore tex thermal or a vest top…if it’s warmer!

  5. That does look like a gorgeously comfortable top in particular. I’m partial to Nike anything and everything when it comes to workout gear, and for the most part I go for comfort. However, since I’m always so hot and I wear shorts/a crop top to workout (I know, what a sight for the poor people at my gym…) I have to make some exceptions for, say, Body Balance and Abs classes whereby your midsection is twisting/crunching…shall we say it isn’t a flattering look for someone with a stomach like mine and so I’ll wear a top like the one you posted (in style) even though I’m about to pass out from overheating rather than expose my stomach in those kind of classes!

    xxx

  6. Ohhh frozen cherries and dark chocolate sound like a good way to end the day 😉 And those workout clothes look super cute! Can’t wait for the whole review!

  7. Amazing amazing dinner! The first time I had sardines was in an Italian restaurant one christmas and I was hooked every since!

  8. Ooo very exciting Jemma, can’t wait to hear some good news 🙂 I go for comfort when I’m working out, but luckily my workout gear is pretty practical too.

  9. Mmm dinner looks good! Frozen cherries and chocolate also sounds good. 🙂

  10. My workout gear has to be comfortable and practical! For me, if it isn’t comfortable, it isn’t very practical as it will hinder my workout. a lovely day of eats, and I’m glad good news is coming your way!

    • Thanks Ffion! I think it’s great when you can get a nice balance between the two aspects. There are so many brands out there that it can be hard to find something that works.

  11. We all need those days off where we do absolutely nothing – they do us a whole lot of good in the long run. Hope everything is falling into place nicely!

    As for workout gear, I like mine to be comfy and practical… and preferably cute too 😉

    • Ha! Yes cute is also an important factor where workout gear is concerned. Taking a day off is just bliss!

  12. I go for comfy all the time! Thoosa is the best by far, in my opinion, as the tops are so light and airy, but also flattering whereas some loose clothes don’t look that good.

    • I haven’t heard of the Thoosa brand, nut I agree it can be hard o get comfort workout out gear that can also look good.

  13. I’m all for comfort when working out as well, I hate wearing things that are too baggy or too tight!

  14. At first I thought you ate some kind of cheesecake for breakfast! Looks fantastic.
    Mmm I do love sardines. I really need to eat them more often. Such a simple but nutritious meal! Great to have some tinned ones in the cupboard for busy days.
    I always go for comfort with my workout gear, but also weather-resistant as I’m always outside in it. So waterproof and also reflective!

    • Sardines are really lovely. I have some tinned ones too that I’m dying to try. Not sure what to o with them yet.

  15. Comfy and practical to be honest, I need it to be comfy as I wear workout stuff so often, it needs to be practical but also I like it too look good!

    • I think there is so much to think about where workout clothes are concerned. It also depends on what you are going to use them for too I guess.

  16. Your new workout clothes are lovely. And I love the look of your lunch – I’m thinking something similar for me today too.

  17. Cherries and chocolate is such a great combination! Perfect for an evening snack. 🙂

  18. Your cake looks so good! I tend to go for comfort over style when I work out, although I do make a little more effort if I’m going to a class than if I’m running outside by myself! x

    • Ha! I do exactly the same. I don’t give a monkey’s if I’m exercising alone but when going to a class I make more of an effort.

  19. Hi Jemma, your blog always makes me so hungry, everything looks delicious! 🙂 I’m putting together a hamper for a friend who LOVES dark chocolate, could you recommend any favourites? x

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