April Workout Playlist

Gorgeous flowers in bright jewel tone colors are slowly popping up all over my yard, and despite Kansas City's recent bipolar weather, I think the sunshine is here to stay. Praise little 8 pound 6 ounce baby Jesus!

It's days like today that totally motivate me to get outside and move. Whether going on a scenic run with my favorite workout buddy, our pooch Bella Beast, or going on a nice long walk, I always need good tunes to keep me grooving. I figured you may be in the same boat as I am. Tired of the same songs on repeat too? Let this playlist serve as an extra dose of workout motivation.

PS - This quote is EVERYTHING. (Putting on pants is hard...)

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1) Never Forget You - Zara Larsson, MNEK
2) Work From Home - Fifth Harmony
3) Wild Things - Alessia Cara
4) On My Mind Ellie Goulding
5) The Fix (radio edit) - Nelly feat. Jeremih
6) Youngblood - Jem and the Holograms
7) Don't Let Me Down - The Chainsmokers
8) Stick Around - Akon
9) Blackout - Tritonal and Steph Jones
10) Love Myself - Hailee Steinfeld
11) Sweet Lovin' (radio edit) - Sigala
12) My House - Flo Rida
13) Hands to Myself - Selena Gomez
14) Uma Thurman - Fall Out Boy
15) Burning Gold - Christina Perri
16) Somebody Loves You - Betty Who
17) Work - Rihanna feat. Drake
18) Magnets (A-Trak Remix) - Lord feat. Disclosure
19) Bang My Head - David Guetta feat. Sia & Fetty Wap
20) Be Alright - Ariana Grande
21) Cake by the Ocean (clean) - DNCE
22) Stay - Kygo
23) The Sound - The 1975
24) Youth - Troye Sivan (cool down)

Past Favorite Playlists...

HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, & HERE (The Ultimate Cardio Playlist)


What tunes keep you moving this month?

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Top 15 Workout Songs That Keep Me Moving

Good morning ya'll! 

I don't know about you gals, but today I'm feeling a little sluggish. As much as I don't feel like getting back into that healthy groove, I think today is a good day for a fresh start... especially post-vacay pallooza.

After being cooped up all winter, I was more than ready to be outside again the first day the sunshine returned. I reached the point where I was tired of justifying that eating a vat of macaroni and cheese (hello comfort food!) and watching 6 episodes of Girls in one night is a necessity.

Do you ever reach that point where being lazy is not fun anymore? 

When that scoop (or three...) of Ben & Jerry's no longer tastes as sweet as you thought, and you're terrified that you're going to break the elastic on your favorite yoga pants that have miraculously survived 7 years post-college?

Yup. I hit that point the first week in April, and feeling it again after a long weekend of vacation indulgences (vacation recap coming tomorrow!). Today I'm very thankful for great weather, renewed motivation, exercise buddies, and this new playlist that keeps me going!

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1) Hold My Hand - Jess Glynne

2) Want to Want Me - Jason Derulo

3) Anna Sun - Walk the Moon

4) Geronimo - Sheppard

5) Heroes - Alesso

6) Shots - Imagine Dragons

7) One Last Time - Ariana Grande

8) Up - Olly Murs feat. Demi Lovato

9) Somebody - Natalie La Rose

10) Bills - Lunchmoney Lewis

11) Octahate - Ryn Weaver

12) Dear Future Husband - Meghan Trainor

13) Fight Song - Rachel Platten

14) Hey Mama - David Guetta
15) Cheerleader - OMI

15) See You Again - Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth (cool down)

Past Favorite Playlists...

HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, & HERE (The Ultimate Cardio Playlist)


What tunes keep you moving this month?

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Workout Motivation + My January Playlist

Good morning ya'll!
I first off want to say wow (!) and thank you... this week's Mingle Monday Blog Link-Up was record breaking! Over 100+ fabulous bloggers stopped by for some networking and I am just giddy over it. In case you haven't linked up yet, please stop by - it's open for mingling ALL WEEK every week!

Now, let's get down to business. 

Who decided to jump on the wellness bandwagon after the New Year? Yup, if you're hand is raised you are definitely not alone. I also needed a fire lit under me to get back to better habits after polishing off one too many Christmas cookies. In case you're feeling the same way, I have 2 things you need to know...

1) I'm proud of you! 
Healthy living takes a lot of hard work and you are getting back on track! Don't be afraid or embarrassed of what you need to do - whether taking a new class, getting nutritional help (I love Weight Watchers - down 5lbs!), or finding a workout buddy to hold you accountable. You've got this, so trust yourself.

2) We can do this together!
Yes, I am here going through the same thing. I'd be lying if I said I was looking forward to putting in all the hard work, but I'm feeling empowered to make a change and that alone helps me stick to my commitment. So of course this is why I wanted to post my favorite workout jams for you today! These have been getting me through those dreaded after work dates with the elliptical. In the same boat? I think you will love them too!

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1) Shut Up and Dance - Walk the Moon

2) Sledgehammer - Fifth Harmony

3) Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars

4) Here in Your Arms - Hellogoodbye

5) Break Free - Ariana Grande & Zedd

6) Geronimo - Sheppard

7) Heroes (we could be) - Alesso

8) Wrapped Up - Oly Murs & Travie McCoy

9) Red Lights - Tiesto

10) Booty - JLo & Iggy Azalea

11) Gasolina - Daddy Yankee & Little Jon

12) Jai Ho - The Pussycat Dolls

13) The Balance - Royal Tongues

14) Right Now - Rihanna & David Guetta

15) Love Runs Out - OneRepublic

16) Here's to the Zeroes - Marianas Trench

17) Time of Our Lives - Ne-Yo

18) Love Me Like You Do - Ellie Goulding (cool down)


Past Favorite Playlists...

HERE, HERE, HERE, & HERE (The Ultimate Cardio Playlist)


What tunes keep you going this month?

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My Spring Cardio Playlist

Lately I've been loving this gorgeous spring weather, pretty pastel blooms popping up everywhere, and the pavement has been calling my name. It's prime running season, folks, and Lord knows I can't even jog a half mile without my favorite pump up tunes pushing me!

So I love gathering fast paced current songs and freshening up my playlist when I get tired of my go to's. Every active girl knows that good music is a must to make it through a long workout!

Here's what I've been running to lately...

What are your faves on your playlist?

I would love to add them to my list!

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The Ultimate Cardio Playlist

Whether you made some healthy living resolutions for the new year, or just need a little boost to your current workout tunes, I have the best playlist to share with you!

I am definitely inspired by fun, girly, upbeat tunes that just make me want to dance.
As long as I'm having fun at the gym or out on a run, I can easily stay motivated by awesome, powerful songs.

Definitely a few (okay, a lot...) of guilty pleasures on here, but I hope you enjoy and share with your favorite workout buddies! I've also linked them to YouTube for your convenience, so you can listen before you add them to your current cardio mix!

Don't Wake Me Up - Chris Brown
It's Time - Imagine Dragons
Die Young - Ke$ha
Don't Stop the Party - Pitbull
I Like How it Feels - Enrique Iglesias
I'm All Yours - Jay Sean
I Cry - Flo Rida
We Found Love - Rihanna
Waka Waka - Shakira
Catch My Breath - Kelly Clarkson
C'Mon - Ke$ha
#thatPOWER - Will.i.am
The Other Side - Jason Derulo
I Love It - Icono Pop
Sweet Nothing - Calvin Harris
Here's to Never Growing Up - Avril Lavigne
Alive - Krewella
Tonight I'm Getting Over You - Carly Rae Jepsen
Still Into You - Paramore
Is This Love - Alex Gaudino
Raise Your Glass - Pink
Right Now - Rihanna
Back to Love - DJ Pauly D & Jay Sean
Domino - Jessie J
Don't You Worry Child - Swedish House Mafia
Where Them Girls At - David Guetta
Starships - Nicki Minaj
Can't Hold Us - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
We Run the Night - Havana Brown
Live It Up - JLo
My Life's A Dream - Atwater Men's Club
Chloe - Emblem3
It's Alright - Matt and Kim
Clarity - Zedd
Wake Me Up - Avicii
Closer - Tegan and Sara
Safe and Sound - Capital City
Roar - Katy Perry
Stay the Night - Zedd & Hayley Williams
Take Care - Drake
Wrecking Ball - Mylie Cyrus
I Choose U - Timeflies
Timber - Pitbull & Ke$ha
Burn - Ellie Goulding
The Monster - Eminem & Rihanna
Some Nights - Fun
Move, Shake, Drop - DJ Laz & Flo Rida
Love Somebody - Maroon 5
Best Song Ever - One Direction
Wavin' Flag (Coca Cola Remix) - K'NAAN
Brave - Sara Bareilles
I Like It - Enrique Iglesias
Marry Me - Jason Derulo
The Beat - Ben Rector
Titanium - David Guetta
Dance Again - JLo and Pitbull
Wild Ones - Flo Rida
Give Me Everything - Ne-yo & Pitbull
Run the World (Girls) - Beyonce
A Little Party Never Killed Nobody - Fergie
Use Somebody - Kings of Leon
Work B**ch - Britney Spears
Pompeii - Bastille
Evacuate the Dance Floor - Cascada
We R Who We R - Ke$ha
Waking Up in Vegas - Katy Perry
Edge of Glory - Lady Gaga
Sweet Disposition  - The Temper Trap

// Did I miss any of your favorites? // 

Let me know - I'd love to add some new tunes!

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Get your workout on, girls!