Resolutions that Stick
Happy New Year! We didn’t quite make it to midnight at our house. We’re nursing some sort of bug we caught while traveling and decided to call it an early night. More rest is always better, plus we’ve never really been night owls anyways. Now that we’ve entered into a new year, you’re probably starting to consider setting a resolution or a goal. To be honest, I love New Years. I love the clean slate it brings, the hope for change, and the fresh beginning it gives us. It can be a great time to capitalize on goals you’ve been putting off because the time just feels right. However, you’re also probably heard that most of us ditch our resolutions by February. While goals are great, we can either set meaningful realistic goals, or goals that just don’t make the cut. Below, is my guide to help you set resolutions which will help you feel empowered, strong, and confident. And those that you’ll still be dedicated to come February … Read More
Goodbye 2016
365 days ago I could only imagine the amazing year 2016 would be. This was the year I would marry the love of my life and we would start our life together. It would also be a busy year full of adventures. Let’s start from the beginning! In January, who could forget the storm of the century??? Devin and I had so much fun getting snowed in and learning how to shovel our way out! It was a busy packed winter with my bridal shower hosted by my mama (pictures below), my last fitting (which involved a quick fun trip to Florida), and all the last minute wedding planning. We even squeezed in a trip to NYC for family visits and a ring sizing (running through central park below) As spring came into view, we wrapped up work and headed south for our “I Dos!”. The weekend of festivities was a dream. The Jekyll Island Club Crane Cottage was our venue and all wedding events were held on the grounds of the cottage, which we hoped would … Read More
Fit Gifts: 2016 Edition
Can you believe there are only 2 weeks until Christmas!? This holiday season is flying! We’ve done most of our Christmas shopping online, which makes things more fun since we don’t have to battle the crowds! Do you prefer shopping online or in the store? I still find a way to think of just one more person to get a little something for this holiday season. Last minute gifts are hard to avoid! And while I could easily purchase a gift card and call it day, there’s just something special about handing someone a personally wrapped gift. For those of you looking for a last minute item for the fitness minded in your life, look no further. Here are some of my favorite items, most of which can be found on Amazon (helllloooo Amazon Prime!) 1. Mat Strap from Lululemon. Most likely your yogi friend totes her mat around tucked under her arm. Why not give her a mat strap and free up her hands for her water bottle and towel? 2. Beats 3 … Read More
Life Updates
Hi friends! I think this might be the longest period of time I've gone without writing a blog post. To be honest, I've probably had about 50 blog posts written in my head whether it was from the inspiration of a fantastic run or just a long commute after work. But, with as crazy as life has been in the last 6 months, sitting down to actually write a blog post was the furthest thing on my mind. Maybe soon I'll be able to write about that. Until then, I thought I'd just give a life update! Why a life update you might ask? Well as a newlywed, documenting the last 6 months sounds amazing. As you may know, Devin and I got married this past March. We started our summer celebrating another wedding! Shannon and Jason (Devin's sister) got married at a beautiful beachside resort in sunny Florida. It was a lot of fun to celebrate their marriage and relive some of the emotion of our wedding. Plus, it was a blast to attend our first wedding as husband and wife. While we didn't … Read More
Getting My Groove Back
I can’t believe it’s been over 2 months since our wedding. Shocking really! Time certainly does fly! A couple weeks ago, I mentioned that getting back into a solid workout routine was the most difficult transition. After a little bit of time, I decided to give myself some slack. For at least 3 months prior, my workout routine was a non-negotiable. I was working out at an intense level and honestly, shouldn’t sustain that for longer than what I did. I started to think about that season the way I think about training for a race. Your priorities and workout load are at a level that is meant to be sustained only for a certain amount of time, and then you need to give your body a rest, re-assess, and then decide on your next goal. Since giving myself a little slack, it’s been easier to workout. I don’t have as much pressure on myself. And in full disclosure, I did go to the doctor a month ago, only to find out I had low … Read More