No Garmin No Rules?

I feel like my cycling life has taken a 360 from last year. Not in a bad way, it’s just different. I was all about racing road for the first time last summer and totally loved it! I made so many new friends, became more fit than I had ever been in my life, and tried something I was really scared to do. Although I dabbled in soccer previously in my life, being this athletic for this long was totally new to me. I was not the kid who grew up being good at sports and looking back I don’t think “athletic” would have been a word that was used to describe me. But you know what, I did it and this fitness journey has totally changed my life for the best and I have cycling to thank for that. Sadly I found myself completely exhausted by the end of last year when I had raced road and CX back to back. (Side note, cheers to those of you badass cyclists out there who race all year long, because that was crazy for me!) I burned myself out for a bit and since then I’ve been rekindling the original love I had for cycling before racing was even a factor in my life. I present to you what’s been going on behind the scenes : my Garmin-less, gravel road, no training-plan lifestyle. Right now I’m not looking at any numbers, and it’s just me and my Amira. I ride how I want to ride, and not how I think I’m supposed to. Now don’t get me wrong, I will eventually start training again for cyclocross, but right now I’m just free as a bird on my rides and totally loving it. 

Get your run on with Stride Box!

Good morning fitness babes! I'm already tearing through my @stridebox monthly subscription to get ready for my run (yes, I said run) this morning. Although cycling is more my thing, we all know that CX involves some action off the bike so I'm getting more prepared for this season. Now my sister has ranted and raved about Stride Box for awhile (she's the runner in the family), and always tells me about the great new stuff she gets each month. I COMPLETELY understand her excitement now. I received a reflective iPhone6+ armband (yes, finally something for my giant phone), delicious treats and a few choices for on the go hydration. Ummm it's safe to say I'm just a tab bit excited for the next monthly box! If you're interested in trying it out, which I definitely recommend, use code 5MAE16 for $5 off your first box!


This post is sponsored by the lovely people at StrideBox! 

Healthy eating on the go

This week is a busy one with many photoshoots lined up (music to a freelancers ears, right? haha) so I don't want to fall into the habit of relying on drive-thru food. Because eating healthy on the go isn't always the easiest thing for me, I teamed up with @postmates to do a paid collaboration and had my lunch delivered to me on set to make sure I was fueled with the right food. Bingo! Lunch break by the pool? Don't mind if I do! The website is streamlined and there are choices besides food - like I could have had clothes delivered to me from American Apparel, so cool! You get to watch the process happen; order submitted, food is being made, driver is on the way, etc. In fact, the driver even called me to let me know he was running a bit late because of traffic. Of course I anticipated that because, well, this is Atlanta we are talking about, but thought it was so courteous of him to update me! Once the food was given to me, I was able to rate my experience and tip my driver through the app. Done and done. 


If you're a new user of @postmates, just download the app and you can get $10 in delivery credit by using the code: maepm8! If you use it, let me know! 

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Current workout and beauty favs

Here are some of my current favorites!

Let's start with working out. Until last week, I had never done a workout using a resistance band before so this new, but odd contraption (for me), has been keeping me on my toes. Literally, on my toes you guys. I have to wrap this thing around my feet, squat, and walk side to side. Hoolllyy cow. The next one is a given. A banana is my life saver in food form. Whenever I'm passed out on the ground covered in sweat, these things bring me back to life. Lastly, the @FitBit is not mine, but a friend is letting me borrow it to see what I think. I'm only on day one, so I'm still open to suggestions. I for sure want something that isn't as bulky as a watch, has heart rate, sleep quality and so on. The sleeker the better. So let me know!

On to the beauty bits because I'm a sucker for all things that make me feel girly💅. First off, I currently smell amazing (when I've showered after a workout of course). So if you didn't know, the new Ralph Lauren#TenderRomance (sent to me for testing - so thank you @Influenster!) smells amaaaazing so I've been popping that in my handbag and using it daily. Plus it's boyfriend approved - aka @cogzillaattacks loves it! Lastly, the @katvondbeauty liquid lipsticks are MY JAM and I'm finding it hard to pull myself away from these babies.💄.

What else is out there that I need to try? Bring it on!

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What I Eat In A Day

Lately I’ve been exploring other forms of fitness and I tried a boxing class for the first time! Because I’m still getting my ride done in the morning, I find that these doubled up days tend to help me eat a bit better since I know I’m fueling up for a few workouts - thumbs up for that! Now I’m not much of a cook, but I have been trying to make better choices lately so here is an example of what I eat (on a good day)!

Breakfast: I make a smoothie or smoothie bowl with spinach/kale, oats, berries, acai juice, almond milk, banana, half an apple, flax seed, chia seed, cinnamon and sometimes protein powder. I pair that with some delicious espresso and a ton of water. 

On The Ride: So on the ride, depending on how long it is, I’ll take a banana and a Clif bar. These are just my choices, of course there are plenty of options out there. Sometimes I eat, both, none or just one. Also, water is a given on the bike.

Lunch: When I get home from my ride it’s time to get to work. I baked some salmon and asparagus and put it over some mixed greens. It’s so easy and flavorful which definitely makes it one of my favorite go-to meals. Again, paired with water.

Afternoon Snack: Because I meet up with a friend for my boxing class, it actually takes me a while to get there. I’m always heading straight from work so I find a fruit pouch is an easy item to grab for in the car. 

Dinner: Coming home in the evenings is always something I look forward to. My boyfriend and I are trying to make an effort to cook together, so I chose to make a pasta bowl. This one is whole wheat pasta with broccoli, avocado, shrimp, cilantro and lemon. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t eat chocolate at some point during the day, so I added in a few pieces of dark raspberry chocolate for dessert. Again, I paired my meal with water. See a trend here? That’s usually all I drink except sometimes I’ll mix it up with a tea or La Croix. Also, if you haven’t treated yourself to a candle lit bath using a bath bomb, I HIGHLY recommend it. It’s becoming my favorite way to relax. 

Well that’s it! Here’s to a journey of better eating and mixing up my workout this year! 

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