Create the lifestyle you want
I think one of the biggest problems people have is releasing how much control they really do have over their life and what goes on in it. Every day you are faced with situations in which you make a...
View ArticleIt's been a while..
It's been a while since I blogged last. Okay, let's be real, it's been FOREVER since I blogged last. I was go go go go go go until recently when I became sick and reality set in that I was not taking...
View ArticleCommitment
I posted this image recently because it's one of my favorite quotes - AND IT'S SO TRUE. It seems so easy to commit to things when we are in the right mood, but what happens when its 5AM, it's dark,...
View ArticleGoogle says it so it must be true
So I met up with a long lost friend yesterday. And by long lost friend, I mean I went to the gym. This was by far not the smartest idea I've ever had. I'm pretty sure my respiratory system is filing a...
View ArticleFODMAPS
I am finally starting to feel close to 100% again. I have been super sick the past few weeks between digestive issues, allergies and a gnarly sinus infection. In my time that I was sick I finally found...
View ArticleI choose to be happy
For whatever reason, lately, I've been turning into a negative nancy. I think I've been moody, not sleeping well (not resting at all!) and just overall not seeing the positives in my life. Which for...
View ArticleDrink up!
Today I slept in until 7AM and it was even more amazing than I expected. Usually I'm up anywhere between 5:15-5:30AM. Okay... lately, more of 5:30-5:40AM whoops :) Guess that explains why I've been...
View ArticleIntrospection
I walk/jogged 4.17 miles today and 1.25 miles yesterday. Instead of dwelling on the fact that I felt slow, sluggish and am already sore from this [aka reflecting on how out of shape I am] I am choosing...
View ArticleNot Ready to Let Go
We may fall, stumble, quiver, bleed, bruise and bend but that doesn't mean we have to break. I am not ready to let go of blogging, running and sharing my journey with you all. I hope you'll still have...
View ArticleLittle by little becomes a lot
Yesterday I went for a 4 mile run. Running is finally starting to feel *gasp* good again. I'm definitely slow but that's okay because my endurance is slowly increasing which is my main priority....
View ArticleDon't Give Up
You know that moment when you want to stop, when all of a sudden your body feels tired, your mind is starting to wander, when you start to justify why you DESERVE to cut your workout short.... THAT IS...
View ArticleSay hello to my new Brook's!
So I finally went and did what I've been meaning to do for months - I went to Road Runner and picked out a new pair of running shoes.They didn't have my size (of course) because I have wide feet (why...
View ArticleRun or Dye & Stay Accountable
Have you ever wanted people to throw gobs of dye at you while you are running a 5k? Then you must sign up for a Run Or Dye event!I did one with my friend Evelyn and it was crazy fun. I never thought...
View ArticleLife Balance
So, I took a career assessment test today for fun. I never know how accurate those tests are really but I find them fun and I lose 5 min of my day, so what?! ;) Sometimes the results are way out there...
View ArticleMindset & Attitude
I posted this picture yesterday on Facebook but felt like it was worth blogging about because I think this statement has so much truth. You have the power to choose how you feel. For the longest time,...
View ArticleA little reminder
Hello everyone! Just thought I'd drop in and let you know that I'm still alive :) I have been swamped lately to say the least. A few major life changes happened (I will share the exciting new soon!)...
View ArticleMy news & a protein shake
Okay, most important news first. Let me just tell you how amazing this protein powder is. MyProtein Cookies and Cream flavor. So dang good!I mixed together in my Nutribullet:1 scoop of MyProtein...
View ArticleMaking Chocolate Pudding at 4 O'clock in the Morning
THIS IS THE REALEST CARTOON CLIP AROUND.[If the video does not play, please Click here]See, even Stu Pickles loses it. I miss that show.Well guys, it turns out that working full time, going to school,...
View ArticleThe Next Chapter Has Begun
Well guys, it's been a minute but let me tell you, I am happy and I am on my way back. I actually even ran last night! Okay, it was less than a mile overall (and I definitely walked some) but I felt...
View ArticleMonday Mindset
Mindset is a funny, slippery little thing. Sometimes its like you have full control over it and other times right when you think you're onto something it slips right through your finger tips like sand....
View ArticleWedding Series!
So post wedding I got a lot of requests to write about our wedding, the engagement process, etc. so I thought it would be great to do a wedding series of posts for you guys! I know on the appearance it...
View Article5 Tips to Cut Wedding Costs!
Up front Eric and I decided that we needed to prioritize what we were willing to spend more on and what we weren't. For example, we were willing to pay more for photography because we felt like that...
View Article5 Things I am Loving This Week
I know that Money Saving Mom does this every week and I wanted to implement this challenge myself because I think it is such a great way to reflect on the previous week and stay encouraged as you go...
View Article2 Major Updates!
Well guys, a lot has changed in a year... No, that's not a giant burrito I ate for lunch... that's a baby girl in there :) Eric and I are expecting our first little one in March! Needless to say, we...
View ArticleExciting News!
Hey guys! Just wanted to share a few bits of information about what exciting opportunity I am taking part in starting March 12. I will be starting the 80 Day Obsession program through Beach Body! Want...
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