Margaret Cresta

15 minute full body workout!!!💗☺️ try for 3 sets of 8 reps each

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If you’re visiting Cape Cod, I definitely recommend taking a day trip to Nantucket. We took the ferry from Hyannis, it was about a 60 minute ride.

We made it our mission to compare breakfast sandwiches, so we stopped at Lemon Press and Sister Ship. We also wanted to try Born & Bread, but they are closed on Sunday.

We then explored downtown, I picked up a Nantucket ornament at Four Winds, stopped into Dairy Boy, Mitchell’s Book Corner, walked into Handlebar Café for a juice (also known for their coffee), and made our way to the Bouy House at the end of Mariner Way for photos.

Some other shops that came recommended to me but I’ll have to save for next time, were Erica Wilson, Nantucket Bookworks, Milly & Grace & For Now.

We took the complimentary WAVE shuttle to Siasconset (’Sconset). There are a few different routes, some more scenic than others but they all take you to the same destination.

Our first stop was the Siasconset Market, known for their blueberry muffins, but they were already sold out. We had planned to grab another breakfast sandwich at Claudette’s, but breakfast ends at 11:30, so we picked up a few cookies instead before exploring the village.

We walked through Broadway, Front Street, and New Street. The cottages, hydrangeas, gardens, and white picket fences make this one of the prettiest areas on the island.

From there, we walked the Bluff Walk, about 1.5 miles of beautiful scenery. On one side you have incredible ocean views, and on the other are gorgeous Nantucket homes. It almost feels like you’re walking through someone’s backyard, but it’s actually a public footpath. If you’re up for a little more walking, continue on to Sankaty Head Lighthouse.

After all those steps, we stopped at Summer House Café for a couple of appetizers. It overlooks the beach, and you can walk right down onto the sand afterward.

We took the WAVE shuttle back into downtown, and grabbed icecream at The Juice Bar.

We finished the day relaxing at Cru, which is known for its famous Crucumber cocktail, before catching the ferry back to Hyannis.

If you’re planning your first trip to Nantucket, save this itinerary!! Next time we’ll visit Je

Day 3 on Cape Cod 🌊

We started the morning at 28 Atlantic at the Wequassett Resort & Golf Club in Harwich to meet up with our friends. They had just gotten engaged there and I honestly can’t think of a more beautiful place for it. Wequassett is one of my favorite resorts on the Cape. It’s incredibly peaceful, the waterfront views are gorgeous, and you don’t have to be staying at the resort to enjoy many of their restaurants and bars.

From there, we continued north to Wellfleet. We spent some time walking along Main Street, browsing the local shops, restaurants, and seafood market, and even grabbed fresh fruit popsicles. If you’re looking for a quieter, more laid-back Cape town to explore, Wellfleet has such a relaxing vibe. They also have a drive in movie theatre!

Next, we stopped by Beachcomber, one of the Cape’s most well known beach bars. We arrived before it opened, but if you’re planning your own trip, this is a great place to spend part of the afternoon. It sits on top of Cahoon Hollow Beach where people are paddle boarding and playing volleyball. You can head up to Beachcomber for drinks, oysters, seafood, and live music after. It definitely turns into one of the liveliest spots on the Cape!

That night, the weather had other plans. It absolutely poured, but we still made our way to the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis for the Pop 2000 Tour hosted by Chris Kirkpatrick from NSYNC, featuring Ryan Cabrera, BBMak, LFO, and O-Town. Such a fun way to end the day despite the rain!

By the time we left, I was pretty wet and cold, but Brendan convinced me into stopping at our favorite pizza spot, Crisp Flatbread in Osterville. Safe to say the pizza hit the spot and yes I did jumping jacks in the bathroom just to warm up. LOL.

Follow along for Day 4!

Day 2 on Cape Cod 🌊

I couldn’t decide whether to visit Nauset Light Beach or Coast Guard Beach in Eastham & then realized they’re connected by one long stretch of shoreline that you can walk, so I ended up experiencing both in the same morning.

I started at Nauset Light Beach around 9:00am. The parking lot isn’t huge so I’d definitely recommend arriving before 10am ish if you want a spot.

Nauset Light Beach is part of the Cape Cod National Seashore, a protected stretch of coastline that preserves miles of Cape Cod’s beaches, dunes, and landscapes. The Nauset Lighthouse overlooking the beach dates back to the 1800s. You can see it from the beach or take a short walk over to it.

If you’re trying to choose between the Coast Guard Beach and Nauset Light Beach, I felt like Nauset Light Beach had a more relaxed atmosphere, while Coast Guard Beach had more families.

One of the biggest differences is the parking lot. Coast Guard Beach has a larger parking area with a shuttle that runs to the beach about every 10 minutes.

One of the coolest parts of the day was seeing seals! I’d only ever seen seals in California before, so seeing so many swimming was amazing. They looked so playful popping their heads up out of the water. Seals are often nicknamed the ‘Labradors of the sea’ because of their curious, playful personalities, and after watching them for a while, I completely understood why.🦭

Later we went to Main Street in Chatham, browsing the shops before heading over to Chatham Bars Inn. The property has several restaurants, including The Veranda, Beach House Grill, Bayview Terrace, STARS, and Sacred Cod. Some restaurants accept waitlists or reservations, while others are first come, first served, depending on the venue.

We ended up eating at Sacred Cod, and I loved the nautical feel inside. Brendan ordered the fish and chips, and honestly… they were amazing!! We also really liked the Bread we ordered.

After dinner we stopped by The Backyard by Foley’s, which just opened earlier this month. It has live music, co****le, food trucks, local vendors, and a fun outdoor atmosphere.

Follow along for Day 3 of our Cape Cod trip!

Day 1 on Cape Cod 🤍

Our first stop was Crisp Flatbread in Osterville, and without a doubt, it’s our favorite pizza place. We’ve make trips to the Cape in the off season just to eat here. If you go, do yourself a favor and order the truffle fries as an appetizer, and order the buffalo chicken and the margherita pizza. I genuinely think it’s one of the best margherita pizzas I’ve ever had. The green drizzle is so good! I can’t recommend this place enough.

Next, Brendan wanted to check out a Cape Cod Baseball League game in Hyannis. If you’ve never been, it’s a really fun experience. The league features some of the country’s top college baseball players, and MLB scouts are often there watching future talent before they’re drafted. You can see the scouts scoping out the talent.

After the game, we headed to Wild Animal Lagoon for mini golf in Yarmouth. It’s such a cute course with animals, and one of the coolest parts is that there are animals throughout the property. We made a deal that the loser had to buy ice cream… and thankfully for me, Brendan lost.

To finish the night, we walked around Main Street in Hyannis. If you’re visiting the Cape, it’s a great spot to spend an evening with local shops, bars, live music, and plenty of places to grab dessert. We ended the night at Katie’s Homemade Ice Cream, and it definitely lived up to the hype.

Such a fun first day, and the perfect start to our Cape Cod trip. Follow along for our 4 day trip. :)

20 minute full body workout!!
3 sets of 8-10 reps 💗🙌🏼

Recovery is one of the most overlooked parts of a workout routine.

When you’re training consistently, it’s normal to feel sore especially when you’re starting a new program or trying new exercises. But if you’re constantly feeling achy, dealing with heavy legs, or dreading the stairs every day, it might be time to put a little more focus on your recovery.

I’ve been incorporating compression boots into my routine. The rhythmic air compression helps reduce that heavy leg feeling after workouts, and I love that I can adjust the mode and intensity based on how my body is feeling that day.

Another feature I love is that they’re rechargeable and completely portable, so I can recover anywhere around the house without being plugged into the wall.

Recovery isn’t about avoiding soreness altogether it’s about helping your body feel ready to get back to your next workout so you can stay consistent with your routine.

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If you only have 20 minutes, you can still get in a great workout with just a pair of dumbbells. If you’re someone who can’t make it to the gym several days a week, I actually recommend focusing on full body workouts so you can train a little bit of everything each session.

This workout hits your legs, shoulders, back, chest, and core while keeping your heart rate up while challenging your muscles.

Complete 3 sets of 8-10 reps for each exercise, choosing a weight where the last couple of reps feel challenging while still maintaining good form.

A short workout is almost always better than skipping it altogether. Save this workout for those busy days, give it a try, and let me know how it goes!