Fitness – Page 17 – A Double Dose

Double Dose Of Fitness .17

April 26, 2017

leg + glue workout - A Double Dose of Fitness | adoubledose.com

{ Swiftly Tech Long Sleeve Crew | Speed Short Mesh | Cardio Squad Tank II ON SALE! | Mesh Leggings Similar Here and Here | Free To be Bra | Sunglasses | Shoes Similar Here and Here}

Happy Wednesday! We have had quite the week. In case you missed our previous blog posts, we were supposed to be leaving for Mexico Monday, but Sam couldn’t find her passport on Sunday night, so we searched the entire house, only to not find it. We are having to reschedule our trip, so it has been quite the series of events;) Lesson here: make sure you have your passport before leaving for a trip, haha.

Today, we will be sharing what we ate last week. We try to remember what we ate the past week, and to be honest, we eat a lot of the same foods each day, but you all always want to know, so we are going to keep sharing it! If you all have anything specific you want to see, let us know!

You can find the recipe for the gluten-free pancakes here, and our chocolate mug cake dessert recipe here. Also, the Crucial 4 mBreakfast powder mentioned below can be found here. We have been using it every day for the past week, and have tons more energy. You can mix it in your smoothies, baked goods, or just sprinkled on top of your food. And, it actually tastes good!In case you missed last week’s workout post, last week’s workout post, we shared a downloadable workout for the week. Each day (workout) is split into a muscle group with rep amounts, set amounts, and weight amounts. We also are giving a few tips as well. This workout schedule is available for download for $10. It is exactly what we will be doing this week, and you could always re-use this plan for other weeks, and mix and match them. To download the workout schedule, click below:

Note: you will be taken to PayPal to pay, and then should receive a link to the download shortly after that in your inbox. If you do not receive it, please email us!:)

Also, last week,we shared a post on our favorite fast food hacks and tips for choosing healthier options in this post.

Here is a leg workout that one of us shared on our snapchat (@alexis.belbel) this past weekend:

kneeling squat example here.

Here are our favorite workout pieces we are LOVING this week {click and scroll through to shop}

Obsessed with these kelly green leggings!

Love this pink stripe racerback tank. Also comes in a bunch of colors!

We love this twisted long-sleeve top for throwing on after a workout to head to brunch or errands.

Marble is our fave! Loving this marble s’well bottle!

How fun are these yellow and pink flyknit Air Max’s? NEED.

You all know we LOVE roasted chicken, and if you don’t know already, we are literally obsessed. If it is on the menu, we are definitely ordering it, haha. We found this recipe from www.platingsandpairings.com, and are definitely going to be trying it out!
Check out the recipe here!

Recipe + photos via Pinterest

Also, be sure to check our Pinterest to see more healthy recipes + workouts!

Fitness / Recipes

Double Dose Of Fitness .16

April 19, 2017

Sculpted Arm Workout - A Double Dose Of Fitness | adoubledose.com

{ Black Cutout Bra | Black Laser Cut Crops | Black Mesh Crops | Black Bra | Purple Tennis Shoes | Grey Tennis Shoes | Sunglasses }

It is Wednesday, so you know that means it is a workout post today! Since we shared our daily eats plan in last week’s post, we are going to be sharing another downloadable workout for y’all! In case you missed they first one, you can check it out in this post. Each day (workout) is split into a muscle group with rep amounts, set amounts, and weight amounts. We also are giving a few tips as well. This workout schedule is available for download for $10. It is exactly what we will be doing this week, and you could always re-use this plan for other weeks, and mix and match them. To download the workout schedule, click below:

Note: you will be taken to PayPal to pay, and then should receive a link to the download shortly after that in your inbox. If you do not receive it, please email us!:)

In case you are new to our blog, or have missed some of our previous posts, we shared our tips for lifting weights for beginners. We love weight training, and are not meatheads at all, haha. Weight training is so important if you’re trying to get more toned and fit. Cardio, alone, will not give you those results. Also, weight training will strengthen your back and core, and prevent injuries. Check out this post for all of the details on that! We also shared a post on our favorite fast food hacks and tips for choosing healthier options in yesterday’s post.

Here are our favorite workout pieces we are LOVING this week {click and scroll through to shop}

We love this twisted long-sleeve top for throwing on after a workout to head to brunch or errands.

These floral printed leggings are a d o r a b l e !

How fun are these yellow and pink flyknit Air Max’s? NEED.

This week, instead of sharing one recipe with you all, we thought we would share a bunch of recipes we found that you can make in your crockpot or slow-cooker. We love using the slow-cooker for easy, quick meals. We use this slow-cooker and LOVE it. You can make so many things in it like soups, meats, side dishes, or even breakfasts for the week. Great for busy schedules, which we are all guilty of!Check out the recipes here!

Recipe + photos via Pinterest

Also, be sure to check our Pinterest to see more healthy recipes + workouts!

Fashion / Fitness / Lifestyle

Our Fast Food Hacks

April 18, 2017

We have been wanting to share this post with you all for a while now! We get asked a lot what our typical day of eating is like, etc. Since we have already covered that in the past, we wanted to go over what our favorite fast food hacks are. We know a lot of y’all are like us and constantly on-the-go, needing to grab something super quick to eat! You may not have time to meal-prep for the week, so having a healthier option or some easy tips or guidelines to follow would be helpful for you, or at least we think so;)

Here are some great options at various fast food chains:

Taco Bell: We suggest the Power Menu Bowl with chicken or the Fiesta Taco Salad. Swap out any sauces for pico de gallo
Chipotle: We suggest the salad with your choice of protein (we get chicken) with peppers, corn, pico de gallo, salsa, lettuce, and guac.
Starbucks:
- Hearty Veggie & Brown Rice Salad, dressing on the side
- Turkey Bacon Sandwich (eat 1 bun/side of bread)
In-N-Out: Lettuce wrapped burger, or just one of the buns on the burger
McDonald’s: Lettuce wrapped Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Wendy’s:
- Grilled Chicken Wrap with 1/2 the wrap or no wrap, no sauce
- Asian Cashew Chicken Salad, dressing on the side
KFC: Grilled Chicken with green beans
Subway: Salad with turkey or grilled chicken with oil and vinegar
Arby’s: Roast Turkey Farmhouse Salad, use light dressing on the side
Chick-Fil-A: Grilled Chicken Sandwich, skip bread or just one bread side
Panda Express: Broccoli Beef with mixed veggies
Sonic: Grilled Chicken Sandwich with no mayo, no bun
Panera:
- Power Kale Caesar With Chicken, dressing on the side
- Avocado, Egg White, and Spinach Breakfast Power Sandwich, only eat one side of bread
- Classic Salad with Chicken, balsamic vinaigrette on side

Here are some fast food hacks:

Go for grilled
take the bun off or just eat half of it
swap out fries or chips for veggies or fruit
skip out on dressings (or ask for on the side)
choose a kids’ meal and swap out apples or veggies for fries

We have also done several posts on eating healthier: Eating Healthy at Restaurants and Staying On Track When Eating Out and Our Favorite Protein Bars and Snacks Now, a little bit about this outfit! These crops are amazing and fit so well. We love that they have the grey and black mix in them. We paired it with this keyhole bra (SO cute and comes in two other colors!) These grey tennis shoes are super lightweight and comfy, and can be worn with jeans and shorts, too. They are on sale for $65 right now, aka a steal!

{ Black Cutout Bra | Grey and Black Crops | Blue Jacket Similar Here | Grey Tennis Shoes | Cartier Love Bracelet | Hamsa Necklace Similar Here and Evil Eye Necklace and Name Necklace Here | WATCH: Michele Deco Watch }

Dallas / Fashion / Fitness / For the Gym / Lifestyle

Heading Outdoors In Dallas with Outdoor Voices

April 13, 2017

A couple of years ago, you would never find us working out, or really, doing anything outdoors. Since moving and living in Austin in Dallas, we have loved getting to go outdoors on a beautiful day. Going on a walk or *short* hike is one of our favorite things to do in the early evenings. These Outdoor Voices pieces are the perfect for heading out on a walk, or even for any workout. They are put-together, without having to spend hours trying to piece together an entire workout look. Admit it, you’ve totally been there! We know we have;)
These tri-tone leggings have been on serious repeat since we got them. They are higher waisted and they are a great spring neutral. They have them in several other colors, and we totally will be buying another pair to run around in. We have been wearing these for workouts, to run errands, to go on walks, head to brunch, etc. Just throw on a cute tank, like this one, and some sneakers, and you’re good to go!

They also come in a 7/8 legging, which hits right at the ankle. We have that length in these leggings, which are also super cute to workout or run around in! If you’re short like we are, they will hit you right at your ankle, which we love because you don’t have to awkwardly bunch them up at the bottom #shortpeopleproblems.This bra is amazing for several reasons. First off, it has an adorable keyhole cutout. And, second, our favorite part, it has an anti-microbial band that keeps you feeling dry and not sweaty like you get with other sports bras around the band. You can also remove the cups inside. We are wearing the “dove” color, but it also comes in a bunch of other great neutrals. We are wearing an XS for reference.
The leggings are also great for sweaty workouts because they have a great stretch to them, and they are sweat-wicking, which is very important when you’re trying to hide those sweat stains;) They also have a hidden pocket in the waist, which we love putting our keys in when we are heading out on a walk, so we don’t have to carry around a bunch of stuff in our hands. We are wearing an XS in the leggings, and they do have a tighter fit, for reference!The racerback tank is great for throwing on top of your bra after a workout, or if you’re heading out for errands and don’t want to run around in just a bra. We know most of y’all are like us, and don’t like to run around with your tummy showing. This tank is SO soft, but it is also great for sweaty activities like hot yoga, running, or working out in the gym.
We have been long-time fans of Outdoor Voices because we love that their pieces are interchangeable with so many options to layer up for your day. They also do carry a men line, which has some great gift options for the guy in your life, just saying!;)
{ Steeplechase Bra in Dove c/o | Spring Legging c/o | Light Racerback Tank in Navy c/o | Grey Tennis Shoes | Nail Color | Lip Color ” Life of The Party”| Cartier Love Bracelet |Hamsa Necklace Similar Here and Name Necklace Here | WATCH: Michele Deco Watch }

And, now, for one of their classic bras. We are obsessed with their high-neck bras. They are super flattering and show of those hard-earned arms and shoulders. This one does not have cups inside of it, but it doesn’t mark at all, and we love this lilac color for spring. We are wearing an XS for reference, as it does run large.

What is great about this bra is that it fits longer, so you could definitely run out post-workout in this cute strappy bra. They also have this bra that has a similar cut, and does come with the removable cups. We tried this one on and also loved it, but they were out of our size:(

These charcoal leggings are higher-waisted, so they are perfectly paired with the longer bra. They are a darker color, and a heathered texture, so they’re great for sweatier workouts, as well as with some slip ons for running around town.

Since we mentioned that we love getting outdoors and going on walks, we thought we would share our favorite spots to walk around:

Katy Trail
White Rock Lake
Cedar Ridge Preserve
Klyde Warren Park
Lakeside Park (where these pictures were taken)
Dallas Arboretum

Do you all have any other places you all love to walk around Dallas? We would love to hear your suggestions!{ Slashback Crop in Lilac c/o | High-Waisted Legging in Charcoal c/o | Tennis Shoes Similar Here | Sunglasses | Nail Color | Lip Color “Life Of The Party” | Cartier Love Bangle | Lightening Bolt and Hamsa Necklace Similar Here | WATCH: Apple Watch and Rose Gold Band }

In partnership with Outdoor Voices.

Fitness / For the Gym / Lifestyle

Double Dose of Fitness .15

April 12, 2017

{ Lace Up Leggings Crop Version (legging sold out) and Similar Here | Purple Tank | Black Bra Similar Here | Strap Tennis Shoes | Sunglasses }

Happy Wednesday! Hope you all are having a great week. We just got back from El Paso to celebrate Passover with our family. We aren’t super religious or anything, but we always like to spend time with our family when it is a holiday. It looks like it is going to be a cloudy week in Dallas, so we are hoping that the forecast is wrong, and the sun decides to make an appearance!

This week, we are sharing an arm workout that just requires a set of dumbbells, so you could totally do this one at home!

In case you missed this fitness post from a couple of weeks ago, we shared what we ate each day, more or less. We decided to share it again, and to maybe continue to sharing it every couple of weeks, since you all seemed to like it!We also shared a downloadable version of all of our workouts from last week in this post that you can still download! We will try to do these at least once a month for y’all!

You can find the recipe for the gluten-free pancakes here, and our chocolate mug cake dessert recipe here.No workout is complete without some fun workout pieces! Here are some of the pieces we have been loving recently [scroll through and click each item to shop]!

*click and scroll to shop each item*

Some of y’all had requested some of the recipes we had shared on our snapchats (@alexis.belbel and @sbelbel).

The first recipe is for a salad that we literally make ALL of the time. It is super easy to make, and we usually eat it with some grilled chicken or salmon.

Belbel Salad
Serves 2-4

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 English cucumber
1/2 red onion
1 bell pepper (red, orange, or yellow)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3-4 heads romaine lettuce OR 2-3 cups Spring Mix OR kale (greens of choice)
1/4 cup pepperoncini or jalapeños (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp fresh or dried mint
1/2 tsp fresh or dried basil
1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp dijon mustard
1/4 cup roasted almonds or cashews for crunch

INSTRUCTIONS:

Chop vegetables and toss with olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, and seasonings.

The second recipe is for these macarons our mom made for Passover. They were delicious! Not low in sugar, but they were amazing!

Coconut Almond Macaroonsserves: 2 dozen

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup natural cane sugar
3 large egg whites
3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup slivered almonds
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp kosher salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Whisk together sugar and egg whites in a medium bowl.
Stir in coconut, almonds, vanilla, and salt.
Drop the coconut mixture by 2 tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart on to parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
With moistened hands, squeeze each mound tightly together to form a compact ball.
Using a spatula, flatten 1 side at a time from a pyramid shape.
Bake in oven until golden brown on edges, 15-18 minutes, switching baking sheets op rack to bottom rack halfway through.
Transfer sheets to wire racks, and cool 5 minutes. Transfer macaroons to racks, and cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Recipe + photos via a magazine (can’t remember which one)

Also, be sure to check our Pinterest to see more healthy recipes + workouts!

Fashion / Fitness / For the Gym / Lifestyle

Double Dose Of Fitness .14

April 5, 2017

Double Dose of Fitness | adoubledose.com

{ Black Cutout Bra | Black Laser Cut Crops | Black Mesh Crops | Black Bra | Purple Tennis Shoes | Grey Tennis Shoes | Sunglasses }

Happy Wednesday! Today, we are sharing a different type of workout post! We are sharing all of our workouts this week split into each muscle group with rep amounts, set amounts, and weight amounts. We also are giving a few tips as well. This workout schedule is available for download for $10. It is exactly what we will be doing this week, and you could always re-use this plan for other weeks, and mix and match them. To download the workout schedule, click below:

Note: you will be taken to PayPal to pay, and then should receive a link to the download shortly after that in your inbox. If you do not receive it, please email us!:)

In case you missed yesterday’s post, we are talking about how to start lifting weights for beginners. We have been weight training for a while now, but even we started from the beginning stage. If weightlifting is not your thing, taking a class that combines cardio with weight training like OrangeTheory Fitness or Barry’s Bootcamp is a great option. Weight training is so important if you’re trying to get more toned and fit. Cardio, alone, will not give you those results. Also, weight training will strengthen your back and core, and prevent injuries.

For those of you who are asking about what we eat, we shared what we ate in last week’s post. We have also done this post on our favorite snacks and protein bars. We will say, our “diet” (we don’r really call it a diet because this is our lifestyle) consists of a lot of lean proteins like eggs, fish, chicken, meat, and fresh vegetables and fruit. We don’t eat at on of nuts and grains, but we do eat avocados, coconut oil, etc.

Here are our favorite workout pieces we are LOVING this week {click and scroll through to shop}

This recipe for chicken and veggies looks amazing! It is definitely on our list to make this week! We are headed to El Paso for the weekend to celebrate Passover with our family, so we will have to try this one while we are there!

Sheet Pan Balsamic-herb Chicken and Vegetables Recipe HERE!

Recipe + photos via Pinterest

Also, be sure to check our Pinterest to see more healthy recipes + workouts!