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January Favorites

January 31, 2017

Can you believe January is almost over?! It seems like it was just the start of this year. We aren’t complaining, though, because we are definitely spring and summer kind-of-girls! We wanted to try a new kind of post every month where we share our favorites from this month, along with our favorite posts from this month. We are also planning on introducing a couple of more personal posts as well, so stay tuned!

Our favorite pieces this month:

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All of these pieces have been on repeat a million times, as y’all can probably tell;) Make sure you snag these while they’re in stock! If you all have any questions about sizing, let us know

Here are our favorite posts from this month:

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Back Workout - Double Dose of Fitness | adoubledose.com

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The Perfect Workout Crops | adoubledose.com

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How To Tie A Blanket Scarf- the easiest way to wrap a blanket scarf in 4 easy steps | adoubledose.com

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Fashion

How To Dress Up A Tee + Jeans

January 26, 2017

How To Dress up a Basic Tee + Jeans | adoubledose.com

{ Olive V-Neck Tee | Dark Jeans, also This Pair Under $60 | Peep Toe Booties | Cream Chain Handbag c/o | Suede + Leather Drape Jacket | Sunglasses | Nail Color “Fiji” | Lip Color “Life Of The Party” | BRACELETS: David Yurman Cable Bracelets here , here, and here and Pave Bangle | RINGS: David Yurman Ring here and here | Evil Eye Necklace Similar Here and Hamsa Necklace Similar Here | WATCH: Michele Deco Watch }

There is nothing better than jeans + a comfy tee! This adorable olive tee is just $17 and comes in other colors like a really pretty distressed grey, which we also got! It is SO soft, and great for layering all-year-round! We are wearing XXS for reference and are about 5’1″.

One of our favorite ways to dress up this classic look is with some darker-washed jeans, (also this version is under $60!) and some heeled booties! These peep-toe ones are literally the comfiest heeled shoes we own! They are AMAZING. Plus, they look great with everything!

This suede + leather drape jacket is amazing and so comfy! The leather is like butter and so smooth, but we love how it is more causal because of the suede mixed into it! This one is on sale for $60, which is a steal! We love that it is a lighter jacket, so you can wear it into spring, and even summer.

Can you all believe that this bag is just $28?! Besides the fact that it is super cute, it actually holds a good amount, AND it’s a dupe for the very expensive version!;)

Hope y’all have a great rest of your week! In case you missed it, we shared our weekly workout post yesterday! You can check it out HERE!

Gift Guide / Lifestyle

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

January 26, 2017

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We know Valentine’s Day isn’t for a couple of weeks, but we wanted to put together some gift ideas for the special people in your life! For some reason, we both just LOVE anything that is pink and red, and Valentine’s themed, so these guides were so fun to put together!

This guide for her is for that special lady in your life whether it is your best friend, mom, sister, girlfriend, or wife.

Check out the other guides below to help y’all shop for your valentine or galentine;)

We have these tassel earrings in red and wear them all of the time! They’re perfect for adding a pop of color to any outfit!

This cuff is the perfect gift for anyone, and we love the message on it!

This key necklace is so fun and would make a great gift for your best friend or girlfriend.

This guide is for her under $100, if you’re looking to get something fun and cute, but not spend and fortune!

Love these blush flats, perfect for spring!

This pajama set is SO cute and also a little sexy, too!

We have these red heels and wear them ALL of the time!

And, last but not least, a guide for the ladies AND men in your life!

Since we already mentioned great gifts for girls, we will just quickly go over a few of the guy gifts we love!

These slippers are so comfy and your man will LOVE these!

Every guy needs a good watch, and we love that this one can be dressed up or down!

These tennis shoes are super fun and go with jeans and workout clothes.

SHOP more V-Day gifts below:

Speaking of valetines, we are thinking of writing a more personal post on dating. It is definitely different than what we typically write about, but since both of us have dated and been on dating apps this past year, we thought it would be fun to share!

Fashion / Fitness / For the Gym / Lifestyle / Workouts

Double Dose of Fitness .4

January 25, 2017

Ab workout - Double Dose of Fitness | adoubledose.com

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

Happy Wednesday, y’all! In case you missed the first couple posts of this workout series we started this year, you can check it out here and here and here! Below, you will find videos, several of our workouts from the week, as well as a breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipe that we have tried or are planning on making this week!

As far as cardio goes,we will do anywhere from 20-45 minutes of cardio, usually on the stair master, followed by weight training (each muscle group a different day). Every body is different, and you definitely don’t need to do that much cardio each day, just whatever you feel up to, or feel like you can handle at this time! We used to do ZERO, so just find what works best for you!

This week, we are sharing a back and core workout!

This is the back workout we just did this past Sunday:

And, as far as core workouts, we honestly don’t dedicate an entire day to core workouts, BUT, these are great exercises to incorporate into other days, or you could do an entire day of core (while watching Real Housewives, or our latest obsession, “Summer House”!

Below are some workout pieces we are loving this week [click each item to shop it directly!]:

We are loving these leggings and these shoes!

See videos for each exercise listed above further down in the post!

For BACK:

Wide Grip Lat Pulldown:

Seated Low Cable Row:

Reverse Grip Narrow Grip Pulldown:

Assisted Pull-Ups:

Weighted Hyperextensions:

For ABS:

Medicine Ball Russian Twist:

Medicine Ball Toe Touches:

Weighted Leg Pull-Ins:

Weighted Sit Ups:

We mentioned this in last week’s post, but since we have gotten a few questions about what we typical eat in a day, so we actually have shared a few posts like that a while back. You can check those posts out here and here! We are planning on doing an updated post soon:)

As far as cooking and meal prepping, we like to have some kind of protein prepped for the week, like grilled chicken or salmon baked in the oven. That way, we can just add it to salads or veggies for lunch or dinner in 5 minutes! Nobody wants to have to come home and make a full

This baked berry oatmeal is a great option for busy mornings, and has a great mix of flavors! This can be made for the week and then served with some eggs for protein!

Baked Berry Oatmeal

Serves: 4-8 servings

INGREDIENTS

2 cups old fashioned oats
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups mix of blueberries, blackberries, and cut up strawberries

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Grease a medium baking dish and set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla. Stir well. Stir in the berries.
Pour the mixture into your casserole dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Enjoy!

Recipe + photos via Pinterest

www.happyhealthymama.com

These skinny version of cashew chicken looks incredible and is a great swap for the one you would order at a Chinese restaurant!

Healthy Cashew Chicken

Serves: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

3/4 lb chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
sea salt and black pepper as needed
1 tbsp tapioca or arrowroot starch (or cornstarch)
1 tbsp coconut oil (or olive oil)
4 cups broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized chunks
3/4 cup roasted, unsalted cashew
red pepper chili flakes
toasted sesame seeds
1 green onion, sliced thinly

Marinade:

6 tbsp gluten free tamari (or low sodium-soy sauce or coconut aminos for paleo version)
1 tbsp hoisin sauce (use gluten free if necessary or omit for paleo version)
3/4 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 1/2 tbsp tapioca or arrowstarch (or cornstarch)
1/2 tsp fresh minced ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup water, plus more as needed to thin out sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for the sauce. Set aside.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, tapioca starch and 1 tablespoon of sauce/marinade.
Add oil to a wok or a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken is starting to brown.
Toss in the broccoli and bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the chicken is cooked through. Pour in the remaining sauce and add the cashews. Toss everything together and allow sauce to bubble and thicken. Season with salt, pepper or red pepper chili flakes as needed.
Remove from heat and serve warm on a large platter or over zoodles, cauliflower rice(paleo), quinoa or regular rice or noodles. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Recipe + photos via Pinterest

www.lifemadesweeter.com

We are definitely trying this chicken recipe this week! We LOVE anything roasted chicken! One Pan Mustard Baked Chicken - A Double Dose of Fitness | adoubledose.com One Pan Chicken with Maple Mustard Sauce

Serves: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

4 chicken thighs , with bone and skin (trim excess fat and skin)
kosher salt , as needed for seasoning
black pepper , as needed for seasoning
paprika , as needed for seasoning
garlic powder , as needed for seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
5 tbsp course ground dijon mustard (looks like a mixture of smooth and wholegrain mustard)
2 tbsp water
2 cups sweet potato , 1/2-inch wedges
8 oz green beans, cut in half
2 sprigs rosemary

INSTRUCTIONS

Set oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 400°F.
Trim any excess fat or skin from the chicken thighs. Generously season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder.
Heat a large oven-proof pan over medium-high heat and add in olive oil. When oil is hot, carefully add in chicken thighs, skin side down. Sear for 5 minutes until skin is crispy and browned, flip over. Turn off heat. Carefully drain chicken grease from the pan, leaving 2 tablespoons. Heat pan over medium heat.
Add garlic to the pan with the chicken, and saute for 1 minute. Meanwhile, combine the mustard sauce ingredients.
In a small bowl combine maple syrup, mustard, and water. Add to pan and stir with garlic to combine. Add the sweet potatoes and coat with the sauce. Simmer in the sauce for 2 minutes. Season chicken and potatoes with salt and pepper, and small sprigs of rosemary around the pan. Transfer to pre-heated oven and cook for 30 minutes.
In a medium-sized bowl lightly drizzle cut green beans with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Set aside.
Remove pan from the oven and remove rosemary. Add in green beans and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the green beans are bright green and crisp. The chicken should be cooked through (155-165°F on a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh) and sweet potatoes are tender. Serve hot and enjoy.

Recipe + photos via Pinterest

www.jessicagavin.com

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

Fashion

How To Style A Puffer Vest

January 24, 2017

Styling A Puffer Vest - a cute (and comfy) way to wear a puffer vest | adoubledose.com

{ Black Puffer Vest Similar Here | Leather Leggings | Grey Tee Similar Here | Grey Slip Ons | Lip Color | Nail Color | BRACELETS: David Yurman Cable Bracelets here , here, and here | RINGS: David Yurman Ring here and here| Love Necklace and Curved Necklace Similar Here | WATCH: Michele Deco Watch | Hair: Styled by Hair By Viviana }

It is slowly warming up in Dallas, but we know it is still super cold for most of y’all, and will be for the next couple of months! We remember when puffer vests first came out in elementary school circa 2000 (aka GAP era) Do you all remember?! We used to rock the silver puffer jackets back in the day;)We know when you typically think of puffer vests, you probably think it is either super nerdy, or just doesn’t look put-together (or maybe most of y’all do!) We decided we show a cute and super easy way to style a puffer vest, without looking frumpy (and also staying super warm)!
We paired our puffer vest with some leather leggings and our favorite grey slip ons! Underneath, we wore a simple grey tee. This vest also looks super cute with ripped jeans and a plaid shirt underneath!This super cute braided top bun was done by our amazing hair stylist, Hair by Viviana in Dallas! She also does our color!

Check back tomorrow for our weekly workout post! Xo

Fashion / Fitness / For the Gym / Workouts

Double Dose Of Fitness .3

January 18, 2017

Leg Workout - A Double Dose of Fitness | adoubledose.com

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

Happy Wednesday, y’all! In case you missed last week’s first and second post of this series, you can check it out here and here! Below, you will find videos, several of our workouts from the week, as well as a breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipe that we have tried or are planning on making this week !

Since we get a lot of questions about cardio, and what we do for that, we will do anywhere from 20-45 minutes of cardio, usually on the stair master, followed by weight training (each muscle group a different day). Every body is different, and you definitely don’t need to do that much cardio each day, just whatever you feel up to, or feel like you can handle at this time! We used to do ZERO, so just find what works best for you!

This week, we are sharing an arm and leg workout, as well as a few videos!

Below is an arm workout we just did yesterday + cardio:

And, this one is the leg workout we are planning on doing today!

Below are some workout pieces we are loving this week [click each item to shop it directly!]:

We have these leggings and these shoes and LOVE them!

Here are three videos for y’all that correspond with the workouts above:

1. Outer Dumbbell Curls

2.) Tricep Extensions with Weighted Ball (keep arms close to ears)

3.) Single Leg Deadlifts Holding 10lb Plate

To find videos of the exercises we did for the workouts above (that we didn’t share videos of), look at the following:

For Arms:

Outer Curls with Dumbbells:

Tricep Extension with Weighted Ball:

Barbell Curls:

Hammer Curls:

Tricep Kickback:

For Legs:

Single Leg Deadlift with Plate:

Alternating Lunges with Dumbbell:

Leg Press:

Barbell Squats:

We have gotten a few questions about what we typical eat in a day, so we actually have shared a few posts like that a while back. You can check those posts out here and here! We are planning on doing an updated post soon:)

As far as cooking and meal prepping, we like to have some kind of protein prepped for the week, like grilled chicken. That way, we can just add it to salads or veggies in 5 minutes, and you’re done!

These blueberry muffins are perfect for breakfast! For those of you who have a sweet tooth like us, these are great with some eggs or yogurt for extra protein!

Blueberry Yogurt Muffins - A Double Dose of Fitness | adoubledose.com

Blueberry Oat Greek Yogurt Muffins

Serves: 12 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour*
1 cup (80 g) old fashioned rolled oats
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1 large egg
1 cup (225 g) plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup (80 g) honey
2 Tbsp (24 g) coconut palm sugar
1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened almond milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup (140 g) blueberries, frozen or fresh

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat your oven to 350F and prepare a muffin pan by spraying the cavities with cooking spray or greasing them with oil. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg just to break it up. Whisk in the yogurt, honey, sugar, almond milk, and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Toss the blueberries in 1 Tbsp of flour to prevent them from bleeding or sinking to the bottom of the muffins, and fold them into the batter.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling almost to the top. Add a sprinkle of coconut sugar, if desired.
6. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the tops of the muffins are firm to the touch and toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Recipe + photos via Pinterest

These chicken lettuce wraps look great for lunch, and we are all about using lettuce cups as wraps!

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Serves: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 lb ground chicken
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp red curry paste
1 tbsp ginger, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, sliced thinly
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
¼ cup hoisin sauce
salt and pepper to taste
5 basil leaves, chopped
½ head iceberg lettuce, cut into half

INSTRUCTIONS

Add olive oil to a large skillet and heat until oil is very hot. Add ground chicken and cook until no longer pink and starts to brown, break it up with a wooden spoon as necessary. Should take about 3 minutes.
Add red curry paste, ginger, garlic, peppers, coleslaw mix, and stir-fry for another 3 minutes. Add hoisin sauce and green onions, and toss. Remove from heat then add basil and toss.Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl.
Serve by placing spoonfuls of chicken into pieces of lettuce, fold lettuce over like small tacos, and eat.

Recipe + photos via Pinterest

Who else loves fajitas?! We order these every time we go out for Mexican food. These look super easy and yummy! You could also replace the shrimp with chicken.
Sheet Shrimp Fajitas - A Double Dose of Fitness | adoubledose.com One Sheet Shrimp Fajitas

Serves: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 + 1/2 pounds of shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced thin
1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
1 orange bell pepper, sliced thin
1 small red onion, sliced thin
1 + 1/2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp of kosher salt
several turns of freshly ground pepper
2 tsp of chili powder
1/2 tsp of garlic powder
1/2 tsp of onion powder
1/2 tsp of ground cumin
1/2 tsp of smoked paprika
lime
fresh cilantro for garnish
tortillas, warmed OR lettuce wraps

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine onion, bell pepper, shrimp, olive oil, salt and pepper and spices.
Toss to combine.
Spray baking sheet with non stick cooking spray.
Spread shrimp, bell peppers and onions on baking sheet.
Cook at 450 degrees for about 8 minutes. Then turn oven to broil and cook for additional 2 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through.
Squeeze juice from fresh lime over fajita mixture and top with fresh cilantro.
Serve in warm tortillas.

Recipe + photos via Pinterest

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

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