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How To Live The Active Lifestyle You Always Wanted & On Mondays We Link-Up! (#28)

in Health and Fitness, Lifestyle, On Mondays We Link-Up!, sponsored posts, Wellness, Workouts on 09/04/17

As you know, I’m sharing MiO in my life as part of a sponsored series for Socialstars™. As always, my opinions are my own! I am so lucky to get to work with great brands that support Glass of Glam and my mission to give you the realest and best content!

This is the third installment in my productivity series with MiO. In my first post I talked about how to increase your afternoon activity, then we discussed how to be a more productive person in general. Now for my third post I’m switching gears a little bit and focusing on the active and exercise portion of your life.

Lifestyle blogger Roxanne of Glass of Glam's tips for having the active lifestyle you always wanted with MiO

I work out for me, and only me. My good friends and family know that I am, and always have been, somewhat of an exercise nut. I’ve tried (or will try!) almost every type of exercise activity. Some of my “activity” is for piece of mind, some for strength and athleticism, and some for general health and well being. If I don’t move my body in some way every day, then I feel like a blob, which results in way less productivity. So here’s how I fit in a little exercise every day.

Lifestyle blogger Roxanne of Glass of Glam's tips for having the active lifestyle you always wanted with MiO

1.Use Electrolytes in the Morning. When I wake up in the morning, the first thing I do is reach for my water bottle on my nightstand and CHUG. I somehow get so dehydrated when I sleep. I recently started putting some MiO electrolytes in my morning water to give myself an extra hydrating post. It contains B vitamins and electrolytes sodium and potassium, and leaves out the sugar and calories from some other sports drinks. When I feel more hydrated, it is easier to go to the gym and “get that work done.” Have you ever seen a dehydrated person throw a 90lb+ barbell above their head? Not possible.

Lifestyle blogger Roxanne of Glass of Glam's tips for having the active lifestyle you always wanted with MiO

2.Activewear. Live in it and love it. And watch this video to laugh really hard about it. Find some cute workout clothes that you feel amazing in, because you will be wearing them (and washing them) a lot! As far as brands go, I really love Fabletics, Lululemon, and Athleta, and the Marshalls activewear section. If you’re a morning person, wake up and throw on your sports bra. If you’re an evening worker-outer, think of your workout outfit on your commute home and put it on right when you get home. On the weekends, instead of chilling my pjs I like to put on my activewear. That way I can throw on my sneaks and be out the door for a workout class, quick run, or just a quick walk around the block.

Lifestyle blogger Roxanne of Glass of Glam's tips for having the active lifestyle you always wanted with MiO

3.Get a Fitness Tracker. It is amazing how much more I move now that I have one of these. Sometimes I will even get up from my desk and walk around the block to get some extra steps to reach my goal. I also travel a lot, and rarely bring workout bands or exercise clothes with me.  Instead, I look at my fitness tracker to make sure I am getting a lot of steps. It all counts!

Lifestyle blogger Roxanne of Glass of Glam's tips for having the active lifestyle you always wanted with MiO

4.Make it a date. I love going to exercise classes with friends and runs with my husband. The accountability really does work. You won’t back out unless somethingreally unexpected happens. Even just signing up for a class at a specific time makes you feel like you will let someone down if you don’t go! I know some of my coaches ask me every day after Crossfit “see you tomorrow?” and that alone makes me feel accountable to showing up the next day.

Lifestyle blogger Roxanne of Glass of Glam's tips for having the active lifestyle you always wanted with MiO

5.Believe That You Are An Active Person. I truly believe in my heart that I am an athletic woman. Even if I am not feeling as fit as I would like to, I like to project that mantra. I try to maintain a level of fitness such that if someone asks me to run a 5K with them this weekend, I wouldn’t hesitate to say yes. I hold myself out as that person who can walk a mile the metro instead of Ubering, lift my own suitcase above my head rather than asking for help, and jump in on a workout trend without feeling like I might die. When you start believing that you are the person who you want to be, then you’re already basically there.

–Roxanne

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  1. Bojana Krienke says

    September 8, 2017 at 1:36 pm

    Great tips. I need to try Fabletics, they have so many cute, inexpensive options, and thou I am a Lulu girl, I might need to try something new. Also, I just bought the MiO electrolytes and like your morning tip. Morning coffee consumption over here. So happy to see you back. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  2. Jessica says

    September 5, 2017 at 9:58 pm

    Dear, I love your leggings! And yes, I have to believe more that I am an active person.

    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

    Reply
    • Roxanne says

      September 6, 2017 at 10:39 am

      You are such an active person!

      Reply
  3. Laura says

    September 5, 2017 at 9:18 pm

    I love working out and feel so much more productive when I do! I can’t wait to get back to my routine after pregnancy!

    Reply
  4. Ruth says

    September 5, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    I love this! Your outfit is cute and I think that helps when trying to get some motivation!

    http://www.mylittlenest.org

    Reply
    • Roxanne says

      September 5, 2017 at 4:14 pm

      Thanks so much Ruth! I agree, a fun workout outfit is a great motivator.

      Reply
  5. Lyddiegal says

    September 5, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    Sometimes it can be really hard to get motivated to work out, and it’s so important to stay hydrated!
    http://www.iamchiconthecheap.com/

    Reply
    • Roxanne says

      September 5, 2017 at 4:15 pm

      Yes! SO important! That reminds me that I need to hydrate a little bit more today!

      Reply
  6. Laura @ Walking in Memphis in High Heels says

    September 5, 2017 at 3:25 pm

    These leggings!a great pair is always good motivation!

    Reply
    • Roxanne says

      September 5, 2017 at 4:15 pm

      Ahh yes you can never have too many fun leggings!

      Reply
  7. Elise says

    September 5, 2017 at 3:12 pm

    When I don’t work out I feel like blob too! These photos are great and I love those leggings!

    xx, Elise
    http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Roxanne says

      September 5, 2017 at 4:15 pm

      Thank you, Elise!

      Reply
  8. Amy Arnold says

    September 5, 2017 at 2:52 pm

    Love the motivation. You look great!

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

    Reply
    • Roxanne says

      September 5, 2017 at 4:16 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  9. Stephanie says

    September 4, 2017 at 3:55 pm

    love your leggings! SO cute!!!

    Reply
    • Roxanne says

      September 5, 2017 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks, Steph! They’re Fabletics!

      Reply
  10. Jennie says

    September 4, 2017 at 10:34 am

    Great post! I use a lot of the tips you suggested to keep myself active. Cute workout gear!

    Reply
    • Roxanne says

      September 5, 2017 at 2:01 pm

      Thank you so much! I’m in a bit of a rut after returning from France so I’m trying to take my own advice!

      Reply
  11. jodie says

    September 4, 2017 at 9:16 am

    I do think working out with someone makes it so much more fun and is a great inspiration to get out there!!
    Love this Roxanne!!
    XOXO
    Jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

    Reply
  12. Cheryl Tucker says

    September 4, 2017 at 8:05 am

    I love your workout wear! I am a big fan of exercise and healthy lifestyle so I loved this post!
    Peace!
    Cheryl
    http://www.northwestmountainliving.com

    Reply
    • Roxanne says

      September 5, 2017 at 2:02 pm

      Thanks, Cheryl! I appreciate it so much!

      Reply

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