Fall fitness routine

from left: yoga mat / yoga block / yoga strap / black leggings c/o 437 / black wrap top c/o 437 / pink sports bra c/o 437 / blue resistance bands /

As we head into the fall season, I am slightly varying my fitness routine. I have found I need to add more weights and core into my weekly routine. I had every intention earlier this year of doing weights on top of cardio a few times per week, but I wasn’t able to stick to that routine. So, I have put together a new routine mid-year which is easier for me to stick to.

The step class and core classes incorporate weights, so there are more weights in this routine than meet the eye.

In addition to fitness, I need to cut the sugary snacks. I had every intention at the start of the year to do exactly that, but I fell into the ice cream trap as soon as the weather warmed up. Sooooooo, I am back in the saddle, and I have cut out the ice cream and desserts. This is my current routine, and I am sticking to it!

  • Monday: Step + Core + Weights
  • Tuesday: Pilates
  • Wednesday: Spin
  • Thursday: BodyCombat
  • Friday: Spin + Core + BodyPump
  • Saturday: rest
  • Sunday: Spin

Well, that’s my current routine. I will stick to it this time! Wish me luck!

What is your fall fitness routine?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Late summer outfit for wine tasting

wearing: gold hoops / black tee / black handbag / fall nail polish / satin skirt / black shoes /

It’s the perfect time of year for an evening wine tasting. The weather is perfect once dinner time hits, so enjoying an evening outside is ideal.

As the summer months start to near an end, I try to mix fall style with warm, summer weather style. This is easy to do with fall colors and lightweight clothing. Berry hues, dark tees, and flats are an easy way to get a fall look, while still dressing for the weather. Love that!

Over the weekend, my friend invited me to wine tasting at Testarossa in Los Gatos. Of course, I said yes!

The wine is really good. We enjoyed chardonnay and pinot noir as well as one rose. They were all good, but the 2024 Rosella’s Vineyard Chardonnay was my favorite. We also enjoyed some delicious food; huge shout-out to the perfectly cooked French Fries. So good!

So, if you are local, I highly recommend visiting Testarossa for an evening wine tasting. You will enjoy it!

Shop my late summer outfit:

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Scarf skirt and a cute tea

wearing: gold hoops / black tee / nail polish / black handbag / scarf skirt / black boots /

It’s always a fun time enjoying tea at the Hello Kitty Cafe at Valley Fair. The food is on theme and so cute! Plus, it’s delicious! If you haven’t been to tea-time at the Hello Kitty Cafe, you need to make a reservation and go! It’s so cute and yummy!

I decided to wear my scarf skirt for teatime. I was experiencing some foot pain, so I wore my comfy boots which are easy to walk in and support my feet. This scarf skirt also looks cute with sandals and flats; which would normally be my preference over boots.

This scarf skirt is so much fun! It has that fun, scarf (asymmetrical) hemline which give it style its’ on own. For warm days, it’s easy to pair with a tee and boom! An outfit is born. As temperatures cool off in the fall season, I can pair this skirt with a short sleeve sweater, and eventually a long sleeve sweater and knee boots. Love!

Scarves are making a comeback. So, feel free to pull out your vintage scarves from yesteryear and incorporate them into your everyday looks. When shopping for fall, look for fun styles with scarf inspiration such a blouses, dresses and of course, skirts!

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Thanks for stopping by! Stay tuned for fall content at the end of the month!

XOXO

Cathy