Uptown Fashion by Jess

Hello Friends,

My parents are from El Salvador and growing up in a household full of Salvadoran dishes was amazing. When I was in college I would just eat out everyday because I didn’t make time to cook. I was never really taught how to eat healthy until I grew up, and started to live on my own.

Living a healthy balance  life is the best way to go. I enjoy eating healthy but I also like to treat myself every now and then. I find that if you keep everything in moderation it is ok  to have a cookie, piece of cake or burger every once in a while. I always meal prep three days in advance in order to keep me on track. I like cooking lots of veggies, chicken, and my famous turkey meatballs to give you a couple of examples. I think if you eat one cookie is not bad but if you eat 5 cookies or more that’s when you break that moderation rule. Another example of finding a good balance in food is turkey bacon. It’s a bit more healthier than bacon which contains lots of bad fats.

I know that we all put pressure on ourselves to look a certain way. By living in today’s society with social media so prevalent, we focus on our weight and trying to be fit.  But in reality it’s all about feeling good with the way you feel. You don’t need to be super skinny to feel good. As for me I just want to feel great, gain muscle weight and eat the things I enjoy without feeling guilty. When we hear the word diet, the first thing that comes up in mind is salads, vegetables, no carbs and no sugar. But in reality what you need to know is eat smaller meals throughout the day.  By eating 5 to 6 meals  your metabolism will work faster and you burn more calories. Incorporate eating fiber, good fats, protein and greens in your daily meals, will help give you the results to have been wanting.

Lastly, you cannot forget to exercise 4 to 5 days a week which will help increase your energy to burn more calories throughout the week. You will be surprise how much energy you will have after you workout. Remember keeping  a good balance in your life style will have you feel wonderful. I hope you all enjoy this post! Thank you for stopping by!

 

 

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Photo By Photographer PearlSnap Photography

Hello Friends,

I hope you are having a wonderful week. I am so thrilled to share two easy looks that can be worn now and easily transitioned into fall. I’m always looking for clothing pieces that can be easy  to transition for any season. Have you heard of thredUp? If not, it’s an online thrift and consignment store that has many different brands and designer brands at a great price point.

For my summer look, I wore this beautiful multi color dress from Parker the other day during a girls lunch. I kept the dress as my foundation and switched out the outwear and accessories. I decided to style this dress with fun white tassel earrings, some 70’s eye cat white sunnies and nude lace- up heels. This dress is very versatile and can be worn in a summer wedding or dinner date. One of my tips for this look is when you have a multi colored print you want to stick to a solid color accessory, so you won’t have so much going on. All of these items  I purchased through thredUp. The estimated retail price  of the Parker dress was  $238 and I got it for $42.29 ,(The Dress), Ann Taylor Loft clutch was estimated to be $40 and picked it up for $14.99, and Dolce Vita heels I bought  for $45.99 and the estimated retail prices was $208. Overall I saved $382.73!

Now lets head into Fall! Fall is one of my favorite seasons and I enjoy wearing coats, scarfs, sweaters and heels. I like that I can still wear this Parker dress for fall and added this Frame coat to give it more of a uptown girl feel. This Fall look is perfect for when the weather gets a bit cooler. This look can be worn for a business meeting, work, date night, movies or with your significant other at an event. Because this Parker dress has a lot of color going on, I wanted to bring in some fall coloring to this look. I am a huge fan of big buttons which adds an element of structure to the coat.  This Frame coat, Zara bag and my Dolce Vita nude heels made me feel like I was in New York city. One of my tips for fall is that you must own a chic coat that will complement your  entire look. Also, by adding a fun scarf to your look you will make your outfit look outstanding! I again saved quite a bit of money. The estimated retail price of the frame coat was  $238.00 and I got it for $40.99, Also I picked up the Cacharel silk scarf for 30.99 but the estimated retail price was $89. Together I saved $255.00.

I would typically pick up all these items at a retail store (Nordstrom) but after discovering thredUp I’ve learn how much I can save and still find amazing pieces that fit my style. Now that I’ve showed you two easy looks. Which look is more you? Let me know in the comments below and look out for future posts!

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Photo By Photographer Steven Gunter

 I been on my fitness game for almost 16 weeks and let me tell you, it’s been a journey! When I started my fitness goals I knew that it wasn’t going to be easy. Everyday I woke up, I try to have a positive attitude.

In order for me to start to see results I knew I had to change my food habits and cut out alcohol. Eating healthy is the best way to see results. I have cut out diary, sweets, chips, and snacking at nights. My morning routine consists of eating 5 egg whites with tomato, onions, a veggie sausage and a cup of coffee. Now after getting some energy, I  workout 5 to 6 days a week which includes 40 minutes of high intensity cardio and weight lifting.  I try to burn as much fat while I workout by incorporating the stair master for 20 minutes on level 12. I then walk for two minutes really fast and then walk for one minute on level 7. This helps get my heart rate up so I can burn fat quicker. I also do the treadmill for 20 minutes on high incline walking without holding on.

Now I’m ready for the weights! I started to lift weights concentrating on combining muscle groups to work out my entire body. One day I might concentrate on my back, chest and arms and another day I might combine exercising my legs with shoulders.

When I started this fitness challenge I weighed 128 pounds and now I weigh 120. I’ve lost 8 pounds in total. My goal was to gain more muscle and drop body weight. I’m finally starting to see results!

   I’m addicted to my fitness and I don’t like to miss my workouts. When you start to see results it becomes a addictive. I love the way my body is starting to change. If you follow me on Instagram you will see that I’m started to post videos on my instastories of what exercise I like to do.

Remember that if I can do this so can you! What is your fitness goal? Thank you for stopping by! I always enjoy reading your comments.

 

 

 

 

 

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