LOVE, MARA
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May 28, 2018
MUSIC MONDAY PLAYLIST
Happy Memorial Day.
My current top 5 on my playlist give off major emo vibes but I am here for it. Am I going through a midlife crisis? I mean, when you rediscover bands you loved as a teen and see they still make fire music its kind of worth it. I'm here for full stan.
LOVE, MARA
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LOVE, MARA
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Mar 12, 2018
MUSIC MONDAY | MALIBOOTY
I have been busting it in the Gym for the past few weeks and I am feeling more like myself again. I have gained some weight since moving and the gym is making me feel like I am getting back to the dancer bod I used to have. I have been an adamant gym goer for a few years now, but I am happy getting back into a grand routine.
Different things work for different people. Because I typically go to the gym and lift weights, or use weights for workouts, bodyweight cardio exercises will do nothing for me. If you are starting from zero, sure...cardio alone will show results at first. You will not become shredded from just cardio. It doesn't work that way. If you are looking to build muscle, cardio actually can hamper muscle gains. I alternate arms/back and leg day at the gym, but I always end with the elliptical. To burn more fat, cardio after weights is best. Some people say the other way around, and some people day it doesn't matter. For me, I prefer to do cardio after. The general rule of thumb is if you are looking to increase endurance, do cardio first. If you are looking to lose weight or increase strength, do cardio after.
I have done lots of research over the years and have done things the right and wrong way and seen real results doing things a certain way. I mentioned on my IG that I was trying Kayla Itsines BBG. As someone who does a harder gym routine... it wasn't something that works for me. Yes BBG is a good workout, but if I'm doing lunges I prefer to put 110 lbs on my back and do 4 sets of 12. Not walk around a room for 24 sets. Will I be tired from lunging around a room? Sure. Will I feel as accomplished as reaching 145 lbs as a PR lunge? NOPE.
I like being able to go to the gym after a day of work, unwind and have some quiet time to just listen to music, turn my brain off and just sweat. Some people hate lifting or using machines but I personally kind of love reaching a new PR. I have WEAK arms. I started about 3 weeks ago only being able to do a wide grip lat pull-down with about 50 lbs, now I'm pulling 75. My goal is to pull 120. I love the gratification of being able to see my strength build. I just plug in and chip away at my fitness goals.
I have a few different playlists but I am always into really upbeat songs when I'm at the gym, so here are my music Monday selections:
These links lead to youtube, happy Monday:
LOVE, MARA
Jul 31, 2017
MUSIC MONDAY | SUMMER PLAYLIST
I was flipping though the channels and saw MTV Classics had a summer playlist for the new TV show Siesta Key that will be coming out soon. The video for "Turn Off the Light"was on! I also do want to watch Siesta Key, Laguna Beach was my shit in high school so it is only right to give the modern iteration a try.
So watch this video and tell my Nelly doesn't look so 90's/2000's and awesome?I kind of miss homegirl, where is she?
So whats on my summer play list?
DUA LIPA- NEW RULES
DEMI LOVATO- SORRY NOT SORRY
CALVIN HARRIS - FEELS (Feat. Pharrell and others)
LIAM PAYNE - STRIP IT DOWN (Feat. Quavo)
MAJOR LAZER- KNOW NO BETTER
LOVE, MARA
May 22, 2017
MUSIC MONDAY X MALIBOOTY
I am really into being more active and eating right. Now that the sun is out I enjoy being outdoors or just heading out to the gym , and when I can't I do a few at home workouts. I shared my favorite indoor cardio circut here. I had the best mix going for the gym yesterday and I wanted to share my workout playlist with you. It works if you want to go hard either at home or the gym:
Do you have Spotify? You can scan this code to view my playlist!
Mar 26, 2017
MUSIC MONDAY: EVERYTHING THAT IS ESSENTIAL
I'm back! Sometimes you just need a second to step back but I feel great and I have more Portland specific things and events to share this week! I am really happy to start getting out, now that it's spring I feel like I just woke up from hibernating.
Last Friday adidas threw an EQT music festival with an open bar and kick back bites. Mini Burgers, quesadillas and popcorn were fuel to dance the night away. Kaytanada, Lou P and NXWorries Djed at the memorial colosseum, the venue for the night.
MUSIC MONDAY PLAYLIST:
Jan 8, 2017
MUSIC MONDAY| 2017 HOUSTON RODEO LINEUP IS HERE
ITS HERE! The Houston Rodeo Lineup is here and it's the first year I am not in Houston for it. I am sooooo interested in seeing the Chainsmokers soooooo maybe I'll fly in to experience it. 5th harmony is also coming soooooo WTF Houston, are you trying to get back at me for moving?
I've been saying I really want to see the chainsmokers soooo if I get the chance it's happening. If not, they have a Vegas residency for a bit. Definitely on my must do list this year.
March 7 — Aaron Watson
March 8 — Old Dominion
March 9 — Chris Stapleton
March 10 — Alicia Keys (Black Heritage Night)
March 11 — Alan Jackson
March 12 — The Chainsmokers
March 13 — Sam Hunt
March 14 — Meghan Trainor
March 15 — Thomas Rhett
March 16 — Luke Bryan
March 17 — Fifth Harmony
March 18 — Willie Nelson
March 19 — Banda el Recodo and Siggno (Go Tejano Day)
March 20 — Florida Georgia Line
March 21 — ZZ Top
March 22 — Chris Young
March 23 — Blink 182
March 24 — Dierks Bentley
March 25 — Brad Paisley
March 26 — Zac Brown Band
WHO ARE YOU GOING TO SEE FOR THE RODEO?!
LOVE, MARA
Dec 12, 2016
BLOGMAS| MUSIC MONDAY
I have been DYING to go to a music festival and I just realized that Day for Night is in Houston this weekend. While I won't be in the H, I can put together a playlist worth of all of PDX traffic.
Just our luck, one of my favorite DJ's BENZI put out volume 10, one hour of super chill jams. Sounds like this will be perfectly on repeat at the gym.
I'm kind of sad, since I've moved, it's one of the places I have abandoned visiting regularly. Luckily adidas has one that is super affordable on campus. I guess it's time to join and attend classes / get my lift back on.
DIS TEW MUCH.
I spend a lot of time listening to music in my free time. I really want to get into mixtapes again. In all my spare/ alone time... we might be able to put out a little something.
Just our luck, one of my favorite DJ's BENZI put out volume 10, one hour of super chill jams. Sounds like this will be perfectly on repeat at the gym.
I'm kind of sad, since I've moved, it's one of the places I have abandoned visiting regularly. Luckily adidas has one that is super affordable on campus. I guess it's time to join and attend classes / get my lift back on.
DIS TEW MUCH.
I spend a lot of time listening to music in my free time. I really want to get into mixtapes again. In all my spare/ alone time... we might be able to put out a little something.
Nov 6, 2016
MUSIC MONDAY: FALL PLAYLIST
The cool thing about fall in Portland is that it's actually fall. I had no clue leaves actually turned yellow and red and fell from tress. In HTX its still almost 80, my friends are wearing shorts and sandals still and Im bundling up in every thrift store cardigan I own. I put together a really chill vibes playlist for fall. It starts with this amazing Without the Light song and more importantly amazing choreography from Phillip Chbeeb. He is so smooth!
HAPPY MONDAY!
LOVE, MARA
Aug 29, 2016
MUSIC MONDAY: Goldilox- Morning
I have been a fan of Goldilox for a while now and blogged about her back when she went by Kay/ MyNameIsKay. Under the name Goldilox she has been making her way as a DJ and has definitely changed her sound as a musician. I have had this song on repeat the past couple of days. It has such a chill modern vibe, I can't wait to hear more.
Tune in Now.
LOVE, MARA
Jul 10, 2016
MUSIC MONDAY: SUMMER PLAYLIST + FLOW
Last week I ventured to the Museum District and checked out a ton of new art installations that I have been dying to see. I also said I would slowly share a few! This one is called "FLOW." The whole space is filled with one ton of recycled paper folded into there amorphous shapes. Its kind of a live exhibit because overtime it is slowly settling. I think it's pretty interesting.
Also, Below is a short playlist to get your Monday started! Hope you enjoy this chill vibe. I'm trying to channel some tranquility this week. Can you believe Comic Con is next week? I know I can't.
(side note why does she look like a blonde Kendall Jenner?)
Good Vibes this week. Go with the Flow.
LOVE, MARA
Jun 5, 2016
MUSIC MONDAY: Start of Summer Playlist
Summer Season is officially here! The weekend kicked off with Free Press and Governors Ball (kind of) and festival season is in full vibes.
What 5 songs have me ready for Summer Vibes?:
It's going to be a good summer!
LOVE, MARA
Oct 5, 2015
Music Monday: BUT YOU CAINT USE MY PHONE
So basically, last Friday Erykah Badu slayed my life. I tweeted and even instagramed this song, so now its making it's appearance on the blog. I'll be traveling again. Hi Orlando, I haven't seen you in about 10 years.
CHEERS
LOVE, MARA
Nov 3, 2014
MUSIC MONDAY | CALVIN HARRIS, ELLIE GOULDING: OUTSIDE
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