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New blog post! #fitness #health

Missed the gym this morning. The pup woke us up twice last night- and I know it’s taking me longer to fall asleep because I’m NOT working out. First thing Saturday & Sunday is the gym, because I’m not giving up! I need to be held accountable! I’m also planning on making all my own meals this weekend- necessary after last weekend. Cardio and core strengtheners are on the agenda (going to give…

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Long awaited new #blog post- #health #fitness #imactuallyafatass

Ok, ok. I broke my promise. My accountability person was very confused Monday when I hadn’t blogged since Thursday. And here is Thursday again. The reason was because I had disappointed myself. And my imaginary audience of this blog. I had the doughnut at the business dinner. I also do not regret it because unlike most overhyped things it was AMAZING AND DELICIOUS and if you live in Charlotte,…

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Sleep = Skinny

#sleep = #skinny in the new blog post!

Junk food that you have been craving for an hour or the body you have wanted for years?? It’s your choice. Repeat this to yourself as needed during the junk food challenge!! I’m not going to lie to you- I am going to a business dinner with my BF tonight at the new restaurant inside of the Marriott in downtown Charlotte and if there is dessert- especially their famous ONE POUND doughnut- I will be…

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Recommitting to losing stomach fat

New #blog post! #health #fitness

Mid-week mantra: If you’re tired of starting over, stop giving up! I have to remind myself of that a lot lately. Getting to the gym has become increasingly difficult- we’re so busy in the evenings that getting to bed so a 5 AM wake-up call doesn’t kill us, is proving impossible. Plus our bed is so comfy and the 12 minute drive to the gym (and the fact that our gym isn’t really all that great)…

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No Junk Food Challenge

new blog post- #nojunkfoodchallenge

Last night was beautiful- sunny and in the 70s for a few hours after work. No more of that getting home in the dark stuff!! So the BF and I took the dog up into town to get a beer (for him) and Rita’s (for me). I eat Rita’s rarely; normally, only when home visiting during the summer when my mom wants to go, but since their First Day of Spring deal just happened a few days ago, it was on my mind.…

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Happy swaps

New blog post all about my #happiness #gameplan

Monday mantra: That dessert is not a temptation. Food is morally neutral. What you’re looking at is a choice. Choose wisely. I didn’t post over the weekend. Why? Because I was a little bit ashamed. I didn’t follow my own advice from Friday- not even 8 hours later. The advice I give out, I couldn’t do it myself. But it’s made me more committed. It’s reminded me of the feelings I do not want to…

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Simple Swaps for Dinner, Drinks, Desserts!

New blog post #healthy #fitness #healthyswaps

Man, the gym has been a dream this week. Like literally a dream- we’ve been so exhausted and comfy cozy in bed I have only made it once plus my SoulCycle class. 5 AM is not normal to wake up!! I need to figure out a schedule that works for my body. My gym buddy hasn’t exactly been the most motivating either… This weekend will definitely mean time in the gym and we’re laying relatively low anyways…

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Simple lunch & snack swaps

New blog post! Swaps for your lunch & snacks.

Man, taxes suck. Owing over $1,000 in federal taxes REALLY sucks. I’m turning my side hustle meter way up and applying to every date-night babysitting gig I can find! I’m also sticking to packing  lunch and snacks- it is such an easy way to NOT spend money. I’m so used to it, I don’t even know where I would find that money to spend on eating out! But if you’re not, then think about how much you…

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Simple Breakfast Swaps

New blog post! Simple breakfast swaps to make.

Hello everyone! I am finally starting to feel like a normal human again. This past weekend in NYC was full of late (like 4 AM late) nights and lots of alcohol and unhealthy foods. But it was also filled with close friends, delicious NYC-only foods like bagels and pizza, and wandering around the city that I used to call home. I am so thankful that I had the time there, even though it was 40…

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A better day of fitness

New blog post! What my ideal day at the gym would look like

My gym routine has gotten a little staid. I do a couple dynamic & static stretches, go for a pretty relaxed run on a baby incline after warming up, maybe do a core workout. When I get into the gym more than 3 days a week, I’ll do some strength training focusing on my butt, legs, and core (maybe a couple arm moves and that’s if I don’t opt for the extra hour and a half of sleep). Then I finish off…

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It shouldn't be difficult!

New blog post!

Due to technical difficulties I tried to post this from the airport yesterday but that didn’t happen! I also had a three hour flight delay, my puppy is still at the dog-sitter’s and I am under water at work! This will be another double-post day, but just pretend you are reading this yesterday :) If you aren’t like me- Type-A meal-planner who writes out dinner menus & grocery lists, shops once per…

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It shouldn't be confusing

New blog post! Grocery shopping help if you don't like to meal plan.

If you aren’t like me- Type-A meal-planner who writes out dinner menus & grocery lists, shops once per week, and preps ahead of time- eating healthy can be confusing. What should I eat, what shouldn’t I eat? If I don’t want to meal plan, what the heck do I buy?? There is no definitive answer to this as it all depends on your personal tastes. However, I’d like to provide some guidance on foods you…

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Sugar low

New post! All about the new diet evil- #sugar

For many years, fat was the enemy of diets. Low fat was the way to go with everything! Then carbs became the enemy and gluten-free was the way to be. The new culprit of expanding waistlines everywhere? SUGAR. And this bad guy actually holds true. Sugar is actually disturbingly bad for you. And you need to put a cap on it if you want to lose weight. Now, if it’s like we’ve discussed before,…

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Caffeineeeee

New blog post! The word poop is in it. #caffeine

Gimme it! All the time- except after 2 PM because then I will NEVER go to sleep. If you’ve wondered why I have even a little bit of coffee before my morning workout, it’s because it helps me push myself harder and longer, WITHOUT ME EVEN REALIZING IT. So my tip is to drink something caffeinated- coffee or tea- 30 minutes before a workout. It’s also great for stimulating your digestive tract to…

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I didn't want to say it

I didn’t want to say it

It’s Fridayyyyy!!! And as another weekend approaches, especially a VACATION weekend, I have a feeling I know what I will have to do come Monday. Detox. I’m not talking about a 10 day juice cleanse. I’m not talking about sweating it out in a sauna. I’m talking about…banning the bottle. Yes. Limiting alcohol consumption. Hey, listen, I’ve loved having a glass of red wine every night. And I probably…

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Friday Favorites 3.17.17

Another week is over and what a doozy! Work has been crazy and I have made more moves to talk to real estate groups in the area to make sure I’m marketable once I get my license- I’m really excited to take back charge over my career and the sky is the limit! We leave for NYC tonight to see friends and eat amazing food and partake in the great culture of the city- I just wish it wasn’t going to be…

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Alternative desserts

New blog post! #fruit as #dessert #tipsandtricks

Has everyone cranked up their spice factor?? I dumped a bunch of Sriracha on my stir-fry last night and I definitely felt the burn!! So today, we are going to discuss an alternative to eating chocolate every day. Let’s be real- while it is definitely something that fits in with a healthy lifestyle, sometimes you need to do just a little bit more to ditch those last few pounds or to supercharge…