Thanksgiving is here! Along with being thankful for what we have, this holiday also includes A LOT of eating. When I got home the first thing I did was sit down and have a good home-cooked meal. The holidays are meant for a little indulgence. Even though the year is wrapping up, now is not the time to be slacking on your workouts. I decided to share with you guys my go-to workout playlist to keep you pumped for this Thanksgiving!
1. "Sorry" by Justin Bieber
I always play this song first to get me hyped up. JB's album Purpose just came out November 13th and it includes a lot of other songs that are great to dance to. Although Justin Bieber is not widely loved (trust me, I know), his music is really catchy. There's something about this song that makes me want to get up and hop on that elliptical.
2. "Random" by G-Eazy
G-Eazy is my favorite rapper. In fact, he is one of my favorite artists. His new album called When It's Dark Out drops December 4th. This song has a very dark and aggressive tone to it. I suggest listening to it when your running up a hill or bumping that resistance up a few more levels.
3. "Emperor's New Clothes" by Panic! At the Disco
I don't listen to a lot of Panic! At the Disco, but I love this song. It's got an upbeat tempo that can keep you going for days. The techno-esque sound gives you the energy to go on even when you wanna quit. I usually play this song mid-cardio workout.
4. "Back To Back" by Drake
Every girl loves herself some Drizzy whether she admits it or not. This song is a good one to bump if you're about to do free weights or do some heavy lifting. In all honesty, this song makes me feel like a bad ass. It keeps your reps going back to back...
5. "679" by Fetty Wap
What's a workout playlist without some Fetty Wap amirite? Fetty Wap is a new rap artist who made his debut with the single "Trap Queen" (which is a great workout song also). He's got a very unique sound that is so different you have to love it. This is a great song to pump when you need an extra boost of energy at the end of a set.
6. "The New Workout Plan" by Kanye West
Kanye West is a huge hip-hop icon. A lot of artists admire him and his work. This song is a personal fav, especially if you're at the gym. I mean just look at the title. This is a good song to play if you're about to start a new set or a new part of your workout. Always remember, "we just popped it".
7. "Single Ladies" by Beyoncé
Tbh, if you're not a Beyoncé fan then you're definitely doing something wrong. Bey is the definition of every girls' dream. If I could trade places with her for a day, I totes would. Her body is goals not gonna lie. Add this to your playlist and all you single ladies (and those that are taken) will have a rocking body in no time!
8. "Bad Blood" by Taylor Swift
No playlist is ever complete without a little T-Swift. Her latest album, 1989, has taken a new poppy spin on her old country music. Although country Taylor was my favorite Taylor, this new pop music is pretty awesome too. This song always gets me hype and ready to take on the rest of the workout.
9. "Don't Stop the Music" by Rihanna
Rihanna is one of the hottest musical artists right now. You can never go wrong adding her to your iTunes library. This song is one of her older albums, Good Girls Gone Bad, but is still a great song to bump. I suggest playing this song towards the end of your workout for that extra push.
10. "All I Do Is Win" by DJ Khaled
THIS is my ultimate workout song. I always play this as I wrap up my day at the gym. This song always keeps me going as I finish the last set or hold that last plank. It can easily function as a great warm up song, but I love to play it last so I always know when my hour is up. All we do is win...
Thank you guys for reading my latest blog post. I hoped you found some songs that you'll be adding to your own workout playlist. I hope that those of you on break are enjoying yourselves. Eat a lot, sleep a lot, and love a lot. Safe travels, and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Stay preppin', stay smilin', and most importantly, stay dreamin' With Love, Maria
The first semester of freshman year here at Penn State is starting to wind down and I have definitely learned a lot. As freshman we are probably the most clueless people on campus, especially at such a huge university. These past weeks have been quite the learning experience, and I wanted to share them with you! Here are 5 things that freshman at Penn State probably didn't know (at least me).
1. At the Berkey Creamery, you don't place your order at the cash register.
When ordering at the Berkey Creamery, you don't tell the cashier what you want if you're getting plain ice cream. You only tell them if you want a cone or a bowl, you pay, and then you go on your merry way down to where the ice cream bar is. I guess if you really think about it, based off of the formatting it makes sense. Sometimes if you get a really tired worker, they give you a funny look if you tell them the flavor you want at the cash register (yes, I've had my fair share of Creamery ordering mishaps). OH! And as a bonus fact, almost everybody calls the Berkey Creamery just the Creamery (drop the Berkey and you're golden). On a side not, my favorite flavor is most definitely the "Coffee Break", I could eat a whole tub of it!
Exterior of the Creamery
2. The bells at Old Main ring every 15 minutes.
Normally, bell towers ring on the hour or every half hour. I have never encountered a bell that would ring 4 times in an hour, but of course the bells at Old Main do. I learned about this the hard way. I was on the way to class thinking I had plenty of time to get there but then I heard the bells ring and thought the hour was over already. I sprinted to class, only to find myself one of the first people there. I think that was probably one of the most "freshman-esque" things I've ever done. Other than that, we'll call it an "incident", Old Main is pretty awesome. You can here the bells almost everywhere on campus, and on game days the bells play "Hail to the Lion".
(Did you know that Old Main is the second most Instagramed place on campus?)
3. The dining halls are closed in between meals.
During the first week of classes I already had a lot on my plate (see what I did there). I was trying to make sure I got to the right classrooms on time without having to pull out a map. I didn't have the time to plan my meals around my schedule (I should have anyways). After my last class on Wednesday ended (which was at 1:30) I went to the dining halls at North to eat. To my surprise, they were closed for the afternoon. I found out later that most of the dining halls are closed in between meals to prep for the next one. Safe to say I learned from that mishap (I ate granola bars for lunch that day)...
Should have looked at this beforehand...
4. There's a 4th floor to the Hub.
The Hub-Robeson Center is one of the nicest places on campus. There's a Chick-Fil-A (being from New York this a HUGE deal to me) and a Starbucks. The seating areas are nice with great lighting. It's a great place to eat, socialize, or do some studying. I love going to the hub in between classes since it's in the middle of the campus but I had no idea there was a fourth level filled with offices. There was this one time I had to go to one of those offices and I had no idea where they were. I went to the information desk and literally asked them, "Does this room exist?" It's safe to say it was one of my most embarrassing moments. So, YES! The hub doesn't end on the floor Alumni Hall is on, there's more!
5. The bells at Old Main aren't really bells.
As I said earlier, Old Main rings every 15 minutes. But the ringing sound isn't made from actual bells. They are an automated sound that come from a computer (how much of a killjoy is that). That is why the rings are always very precise and sound the same each time. Although this now ruins all the fun and tradition of the bell tower, I think it's still cool. Now next time your conversation is hitting a lull, you can hit them with this fun fact (or not, it may have the same effect)...
The supposed "bell tower" of Old Main.
It's safe to say, being a freshman is a learning process. I really hope you enjoyed reading this post. I decided to make this one specific to Penn State freshman, since this is one of the main reasons why I wanted to make a blog. As always, please feel free to leave a comment or contact me if you have any questions or feedback. I would love to hear what you have to say! Hope you have (or had) a lovely day. Onward State!
Stay preppin', stay smilin', and most importantly, stay dreamin' With Love, Maria |
Meet MariaHello! I'm a professional shopaholic & monogram aficionado studying at Penn State. I hope you enjoy my blog!
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