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Double Dose Of Fitness .12

March 22, 2017

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Happy middle-of-the-week! This week has been HOT here! We went on a run on Sunday, and we were definitely working up a sweat! Hope it is warming up by y’all. This is the best time of the year!

Anyways, we had asked you all for what you wanted to see for workout posts, and we got a lot of great topics, so thank you for all of your suggestions! Today, we will be sharing a booty workout + what vitamins we take!

So, first, for the booty workout: We typical work our butt out when we do our legs twice a week. You can dedicate an entire day to it if you really want to! PS- If you don’t know one of the exercises, just google it, and a video on youtube should show you the proper form!

As far as cardio goes, we usually stick to the stairmaster, if possible. The reason being that no matter what, you have to push yourself to keep moving, unlike other cardio equipment, where you can barely pedal or move slower, the starimaster will keep rotating and moving, so if you get lazy, you will fall off, haha. With that being said, though, you don’t have to go super fast! Especially if you’re just starting out, it can be daunting! In case you missed our tips for the stairmaster, check last week’s blog post!
We are loving these workout pieces below [click each item to shop it directly!]:

We LOVE these mesh crops! We just got them and they are AMAZING!

As far as supplements go, these are the ones we take on a regular basis. We don’t take a pre-workout or anything else, really, besides these! We do eat a ton of veggies, so we do get a lot of vitamins from food, but we like to supplement more, just to make sure we are getting enough!

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These are what we take for each vitamin (click the link for the ones we use):

Below is what we ate in a day the other day:

Breakfast: pancake recipe HERE

Lunch: Lunch at Dimassi’s Mediterranean Buffet. We eat here more times than we’d like to admit;) we always get a ton of salad and vegetables and their roasted chicken + hummus. It is all-you-can-eat, meaning we do eat A LOT of volume, but we only eat the salads and chicken, no fried or starchy items.

Snack: no snack this day because we ate a ton at lunch!

Dinner: We made roasted veggies in the oven and had half a roasted chicken from Central Market.

Dessert: chocolate protein mug cake (made in microwave) recipe HERE

Also, we got hungry and had some grilled chicken we had in the fridge + maybe some Halo Top Ice Cream;)

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 cook a full meal at 7PM after a long day!

This grilled lemon Mediterranean chicken salad looks DELISH! You all know how much we love mediterranean food, so this is totally up our alley!

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Grilled Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad
Recipe HERE!

Recipe + photos via Pinterest

www.cafedelites.com

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

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Double Dose of Fitness .11

March 15, 2017

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Happy Wednesday! Hope you all are staying warm if you live somewhere it got hit with snow! Can’t believe it got so cold. Not going to lie, we are complaining it is in the 50’s and 60’s, haha. Okay, to be honest, it was like in the 30’s in the mornings!

Anyways, we had asked you all for what you wanted to see for workout posts, and we got a lot of great topics, so thank you for all of your suggestions! Today, we will be sharing an arm workout, as well as a beginner’s guide to starting out to on the stairmaster. Instead of sharing three recipes, we will be sharing a sample of what we ate in a day + one easy lunch/dinner recipe!

So, first, for the arm workout: We typically separate arms into biceps and triceps in one day, and then shoulders another day, and then chest sometimes with calves on another day. It all depends! Today’s workout will combine all of these muscles groups into one day! You can definitely check out our previous posts, and mix and match upper-body exercises if you wanted to. If you don’t know one of the exercises, just google it, and a video on youtube should show you the proper form!

As far as cardio goes, you all know we usually will stick to the stairmaster, if possible. The reason being that no matter what, you have to push yourself to keep moving, unlike other cardio equipment, where you can barely pedal or move slower, the starimaster will keep rotating and moving, so if you get lazy, you will fall off, haha. With that being said, though, you don’t have to go super fast! Especially if you’re just starting out, it can be daunting! Here are our tips for starting out on the stairmaster:

PS- excuse the MAJOR typo for ‘beginners’! I was clearly very tired when I made this;) so embarrassing!Here is a stairmaster workout for y’all that we have shared before:Below are some workout pieces we are loving this week [click each item to shop it directly!]:

We LOVE these mesh crops! We just got them and they are AMAZING!

Below is what we ate in a day the other day:

Breakfast: pancake recipe HERE

Lunch: Brunch at Zizikis in Dallas. They have a ton of amazing food there for the brunch buffet. We both ate 2 plates of food, but let us preface that with what we filled them with. Each plate we ate had 2-3 little chicken kabobs (grilled), a huge pile of greek salad (no dressing, used babaghanoush, instead), cucumbers, tomatoes, garlic, and onions from one of their salads there, and smoked salmon. So, yes, basically, a ton of veggies and protein. They do have fresh fruit and some other sweets, so sometimes we will have some fruit, too!

Snack: We got hungry at the mall, so we grabbed a half salad at Snappy Salads with grilled chicken and red wine vinegar for dressing.

Dinner: I had dinner out with my parents at Mudhen’s Meats (my FAVE) and got the half roasted chicken with green beans and broccolini. My sister made dinner here with a friend, and had salmon with roasted vegetables in the oven.

Dessert: chocolate protein mug cake (made in microwave) recipe HERE

This 15-minute chicken and vegetable bake looks super easy to make, and is great for meal prepping!

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15-minute Healthy Roasted Chicken and Veggies
Recipe HERE!

Recipe + photos via Pinterest

www.gimmedelicious.com

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

Fashion / Fitness / For the Gym

The Softest Grey Hoodie You Need

March 9, 2017

Happy Thursday! Hope you all are having a great week! We have almost made it to Friday. Do you all have any fun plans this weekend?! We just got back into Dallas from El Paso (where our parents still live). We spent the week there, and if we are being honest, we worked the entire time #workaholics. What can we say, we are very passionate about what we do, haha. We had a great time, though! Always nice to be with family!

You all may have seen this hoodie quite a bit on our instagrams. It is seriously SO soft. We want to live in it. What we love about it is, yes, of course, it is grey, but also, you can wear it with workout clothes and stuff like jeans and shorts. It is a great casual layering piece, AND it has pockets and a hood, what else can you ask for?
These tennis shoes are another item we wear ALL of the time. They are super light, aka great for packing for vacations, and they look good with jeans and shorts as well. These are the ones we are wearing, and then these are the newer ones with black on them. This is a great outfit if you’re headed straight to brunch or errands after the gym (or if you just want to pretend you worked out ;))
This black tank is great for working out because it has a great cut to it, and is fitted in all the right areas, and loose in areas you want it to be looser.
These crops are the perfect combination of mesh because they have just the right amount of it! We love the band detailing at the bottom! This pair is also similar, in case they don’t have your size!
In case you missed yesterday’s workout post, you can check it out here! We shared several recipes we made last week that you all were asking about, plus an outdoor workout, and more!{ Grey Hoodie | Black Mesh Crops also Similar Here | Grey Tennis Shoes also Here | Black Tank also Similar Here | Sports Bra | Sunglasses| Nail Color | Lip Color “Life Of The Party” | BRACELETS: David Yurman Cable Bracelets here , here, and here and Pave Bangle and Cartier Love Bracelet | RINGS: David Yurman Ring here and here | Hamsa Necklace Similar Here | WATCH: Michele Deco Watch }

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Double Dose of Fitness .10

March 8, 2017

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Hope you all are having a great week so far! In case you missed last week’s fitness post, we shared our typical meals each day, plus what our workouts usually consist of for the week. We aren’t going to share that again because it would be extremely repetitive, haha, but if you all think of anything else you want to see, please let us know! See the end of the post for what we ate in one day earlier this week.

We are also sharing a couple recipes we made last week and earlier this week at our parents’ house that a lot of you all were asking about!

Since the weather is so nice out, we thought we would share an outdoor cardio workout that works your whole body out!

As far as cardio goes,we will do anywhere from 30-45 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!

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

We LOVE these mesh crops! We just got them and they are AMAZING!

Below is what we ate in a day the other day:

Breakfast: pancake recipe HERE

Lunch: 1/4 chicken + 1/4lb lean brisket with side of veggies at a State Line BBQ

Snack: raw veggies + hummus + some leftover chicken (we usually would eat another full meal, but weren’t as hungry this day)

Dinner: roasted chicken with a big salad (balsamic vinegar + olive oil for dressing) + roasted vegetables in oven (just olive oil and pepper)

Dessert: chocolate protein mug cake (made in microwave) recipe HERE

We honestly make roasted brussels sprouts for dinner anytime we are cooking at home! They are SO easy to make. Our next thing we want to try is making the with bacon or turkey bacon, mmm!;)

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Recipe HERE!

Recipe + photos via Pinteres

www.simplyrecipes.com

We made this cauliflower tabbouleh and it was SO good! We can’t eat wheat, so we loved this version! We apologize for the bad photography, we had no intentions of sharing these;)

Cauliflower Tabbouleh Cauliflower Tabbouleh- A Double Dose of Fitness | adoubledose.com Serves: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

½ medium head of cauliflower
1 small garlic clove, very finely grated or minced
juice of 1 small lemon, plus more to taste
4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more to taste
a pinch of salt, plus more to taste
about ½ a cucumber, seeded and cut into 1cm (½ in) pieces (about 1 cup prepared)
⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
⅓ cup chopped fresh mint
⅓ cup chopped fresh coriander
2 spring onions, thinly sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

To make the cauliflower couscous, break the cauliflower into florets, then pulse in a food processor 10-15 times for 1-2 seconds each time. Stop when the cauliflower has been broken down into pieces the size of quinoa or couscous.
In the bottom of your serving bowl, whisk together the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Add the cauliflower, cucumber, herbs and spring onions and toss to combine. Season with salt, more lemon juice and olive oil to taste.

Recipe + photos via Pinterest

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This mediterranean chicken recipe was AMAZING! Our mom made it the other night for all of us and we literally licked the plates clean;) Y’all have to try it! Mediterranean Chicken Thighs - A Double Dose Of Fitness | adoubledose.com Mediterranean Roasted Chicken Thighs
Recipe HERE!

Recipe + photos via Pinterest

www.thecandidapetite.com

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

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Double Dose Of Fitness .9

March 1, 2017

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Hope you all are having a great week so far! We are headed to visit our parents for the week in El Paso, so we are really looking forward to it! We had a few requests to share what we eat in a day each day + what our workouts look like for the week. Honestly, we forget to take pictures of every single thing we eat, but we did share what we typically eat in a day in this post. We also shared this guide on working out and eating in this post, which is a great summary of how we workout and eat on a daily basis.

Scroll down to the end of the post to see what our workouts look like in a week + what we will typically eat in each day for a week.

Below, you will find a cardio workout, as well as a breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipe that we have tried or are planning on making soon!

This week, we are sharing an at-home cardio workout that can be done basically anywhere!

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

We LOVE these mesh leggings and this heather grey muscle tank!

Below is what we typically eat in a day:

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And, our workouts for the week! You can see our other post for examples of all of these other workouts!

Our Workouts For The Week - A Double Dose of Fitness | adoubledose.com

These blender pancakes look amazing and can be made ahead of time and frozen for later!

Banana Oatmeal Blender Pancakes

RECIPE HERE!

Recipe + photos via Pinterest

www.wellplated.com

These Greek chicken bowls look amazing and can be made for lunch for the whole week!
Greek Chicken Bowls - A Double Dose of Fitness | adoubledose.com

Greek Chicken Bowls

Serves: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

Greek Chicken

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup olive oil
3 Tbs garlic, minced (Note, adjust to preference)
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 Tbs red wine vinegar
1 Tbs dried oregano
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Cucumber Salad

2 English cucumbers, peeled and sliced
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 Tbs olive oil
1 Tbs red wine vinegar
1/2 Tbs minced garlic
1/2 tsp dried oregano

Tzatziki Sauce

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 English cucumber, finely diced
1 Tbs minced garlic
1/2 Tbs dill weed, or 1 Tbs fresh dill, chopped fine
1 Tbs fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp chopped fresh mint (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

The Rest

3 cups cooked brown rice
1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup red onion slices

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large plastic zip bag, combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, greek yogurts and salt and pepper. Massage to mix.
Add chicken into the bag.
Massage to make sure chicken is full covered and marinate for at least 20 minutes, up to 12 hours.
Drain the chicken from the marinade, discarding the marinade.
In a skillet, heat some olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add chicken when it is hot, and cook, flipping part way through. Cook approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Cooking time depends on thickness and size of the chicken. Cook until internal temp is 165 degrees.
Remove from pan, and let cool.
Once cool, cut into bite sized pieces. Just make sure you let it cool, or all the juice will run out.
Meanwhile, make cucumber salad by chunking the cucumbers, and tossing in a bowl with the lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano. Set aside
Make tzatziki sauce by combining the Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill weed, lemon juice, lemon zest in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. And add mint (optional)
Refrigerate while assembling your bowls.
Cook brown rice according to package directions. When finished cooking, divide between meal prep containers, 1/2 cup in each container, halve cherry tomatoes, and mix with red onion slices. Divide amongst the bowls.
Top with chicken, cucumber salad, and some tzatziki sauce.
Keep for 3- 5 days in airtight container, serve cold!

Recipe + photos via Pinterest

www.eazypeazymealz.com

This peanut chicken dish looks and sounds DELISH! and is low-carb!
Peanut Thai Zucchini Noodles- A Double Dose of Fitness | adoubledose.com
Peanut Chicken Zucchini Noodles
Serves: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

2 Tablespoons sesame oil (you’ll need more for the peanut sauce below)¹
2 teaspoons minced or chopped garlic
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup thinly sliced cabbage (I use red)
1 large bell pepper, thinly sliced (I use red)
3 large zucchini, spiralized into noodles⁴
2 large chicken breasts, cooked & shredded (about 2-3 cups)²

Toppings:

1 Tablespoon sesame seeds, handful of cilantro, 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped green onion

PEANUT SAUCE

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup soy sauce (I use reduced sodium)
2 Tablespoons sesame oil¹
2 Tablespoons rice vinegar³
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
1-2 teaspoons Sriracha or any hot chile sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat 2 Tablespoons of sesame oil and the garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots, cabbage, and pepper slices. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are a little tender. (I usually begin the peanut sauce, step 2, during this time.) Once tender, add the zucchini noodles and shredded chicken to the skillet. Cook and stir for about 3 minutes until the zucchini is a little softer and chicken is warm. Turn off the stove and remove from heat. Set aside. (*If your skillet isn’t quite big enough, you can do this step in batches.)
Combine all of the peanut sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk constantly until the peanut butter has melted and everything is combined. I usually use 2 teaspoons of Sriracha, but use the amount of heat you like.
Once the sauce is heated through, pour over chicken/vegetables. Toss everything around until combined. Place on a serving dish (or not!) and top with sesame seeds, cilantro, peanuts, and green onion. Serve immediately.
Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for a few days. Reheat to your liking.
Recipe + photos via Pinterest

www.sallysbakingaddiction.com

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

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Our Fitness Must Haves

February 23, 2017

{ Black Hooded Pullover and Similar Here | Blue and Black Mesh Leggings | Tennis shoes | Sunglasses | Nail Color | 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 | Lightening Bolt Necklace and Hamsa Necklace Similar Here | WATCH: Michele Deco Watch }

Happy Thursday! Hope you all are having a great week! It is almost Friday, so we are definitely looking forward to the weekend. It has been a crazy week for us, so we can’t even keep track of what day it is anymore, haha.

We are excited to share this black and blue athleisure outfit with y’all! One of us (Sam) actually saw these leggings originally on her trip to the Nike Headquarters, where they showed these leggings, and how they were going to start incorporating a lot more mesh in their pieces.
These leggings are amazing for so many reasons, but one of the main ones being they have a hidden pocket in the thigh area on the side. You can even put your phone in there while you’re at the gym, without the phone slipping out! Isn’t that crazy?! So cool, right? Not only do they look amazing, and can be worn to the gym, or just out for errands, they have great feature as well!
We don’t typically go for a black + blue color combo, but we kind of love the way they look together in this look! This black hoodie is only available in one color (black always is such a go-to color for us, and apparently for everyone else, too ;)), but we found this one that is almost identical and available in all sizes!These flyknit shoes are amazingly comfy! They come in a ton of colors (we own like 4 pairs, haha), and wear them with leggings, jeans, and shorts. They are super padded, so they’re great for running, cardio a the gym, and most workout classes! They’re on sale here as well!
And, now for our FITNESS MUST HAVES:

We often get asked what our “must-have” pieces are. We actually have a sidebar on the side of our homepage that has our current favorites, but we wanted to go into more detail here:

In case you missed yesterday’s weekly fitness post, you can check it out here!