Flashback Friday: Weight Loss Style

A huge passion of mine (which you should be able to tell by this blog) is health & fitness.  I'm not an expert.  I'm not a professional.  I've just had a huge transformation and a huge desire in continuing my health and fitness in the years to come.

I try to workout at least 5 times a week.
I try to eat clean 80% of the time.
I am human.
I make mistakes.

At-home workout programs WORKED for me.  It's the ONLY thing that WORKED!  But, that does NOT mean you can't go to the gym, join a fitness club, etc. and get results.  EVERYONE is different.  I will say if you've tried a gym in the past and it hasn't worked out for one reason or another, give at-home workout programs a TRY.  You MAY just be highly surprised!

Here's a little flashback Friday into the life I grew to know.  The life of being overweight, feeling fluffy, getting worn-down after climbing the stairs, and to a life of always WONDERING what it would be like to be FIT for one time in my life.  Oh to dream... if only I knew where I'd be RIGHT NOW.

This was in 2008.  I was the Maid of Honor in my Sisters wedding.

 

A size 12.  Large.

 

This was in October 2014.  Size 4.  Small.

 

Share below your flashback Friday! XO,

 

High Five! It's Friday!

Another week has come and gone and one of my favorite days has finally arrived... FRIDAY!

I guess the only reason it's my favorite day is because it's the last day of the work week.  How sad is that?  It's not that I don't love my job.  It's just that when you are running on Day 5 of the same ole, same ole, you get TIRED and burned out!

Friday's used to be about going out, having fun with friends and staying out late.  Now, I'm lucky to be up at 10PM.  I think I'm just so drained, it's only natural for me to get to bed early.  Plus, my whole mindset has shifted.

Truth be told, I've never really enjoyed partying it up till 2AM.  I'm just not that girl.  If you are, then that's great! 

Here's a little fun facts about the week and some of my favorites:

1. It was Josh's 29th Birthday on Wednesday!  We celebrated the best way we knew how.....grilling out steaks (his fav!) and then finishing the night with a homemade (somewhat) strawberry cake.  Okay, let's be honest... I used a box cake mix but spruced it up a bit.  I DID whip up some homemade cream cheese frosting from scratch...take that Betty Crocker!

This is Josh from this past Sunday, celebrating his birthday with the rest of our family.  He had his favorite dessert of all time, cheesecake.

 

2. Josh and I got to enjoy the fresh air and warmer temps.  HELLO spring.  If it wasn't raining and cold today, I'd almost believe that SPRING is here to stay.  I love colder weather and the thought of snow, but I'm SO ready for warm weather.  I love both of them and I love that we get to experience 4 different seasons every year.  We are blessed, right?

3. Well, this hasn't happened yet, but I'm looking forward to Josh being home Saturday (tomorrow).  He's working tonight not far from home, so he will be home the rest of the weekend with me.  Let's just say when he's gone the whole weekend, I'm super bored and miss him tons.  YAY for spending time with him!

Okay---do you have any faves from the week or anything you're looking forward to this weekend?  I want to hear it!

XO,

High Five for Friday!

It's Friday, y'all! The older I get, the faster time seems to fly by.  I cannot believe it's Friday already.  Nonetheless, I am SO excited it is.  Now to finish this workday and then I can start my weekend!  Hooray!

1.  Josh got me a new pair of flats.  I needed another black pair for work and absolutely fell in love the moment I saw these cute bows staring at me.  How adorbs are they? 

 

 

 

2.  I finally got rid of my sore throat.  I am left with a runny nose and a few sniffles, but I am SO.MUCH.BETTER! Praise the Lord.  I am thankful for peppermint tea for helping soothe my throat during this time.

 

3.  Stella will probably always make it in most of my Friday posts because she is such a joy in my life.  She constantly follows me around but when sleeping she usually likes her space.  However; Monday night she actually let me snuggle with her.  I wrapped my arm around her and we just slept.  This may be weird to some of you non-animal lovers.  But, I enjoy my time with her.  Josh says she shouldn't sleep with me, but I really like her company.  Again, this might be weird for you.  I am hoping someone can relate!  She is my baby girl. 

 

4.  I am in the 2nd week of Les Mills Pump.  I still absolutely LOVE it.  I have found my legs/thighs really sore this week.  I love it when I am sore.  It verifies that I am working out the way I should. 

 

5.  Yesterday, I went to dinner with two very good friends that I met while at Lander.  It's been a while since we have had the chance to catch up and I enjoyed every minute of it.  Whitney and Lindsay are two very dear people to me and I love them so much.  Sometimes as we grow up and have different things going on in our lives, it's easy to lose touch.  I cherish the moments I get to spend with my friends!  Migs is a YUMMY place too and I splurged and ordered pizza.  I haven't regretted my decision yet.

 

 

How has your week been?  I hope you all have a wonderful and safe weekend! XO,

 



High Five for Friday

Yay for High Five for Friday! I am linking up for the FIRST time (weee!) for High Five for Friday!  I'm so excited and hope to continue this in the weeks to come!
So, how has my week been?  What have I been up to?  What are my favorites from the week?  Check them out....

1.  Stella is my baby.  She is my girl.  I don't go an hour without thinking about her.  Wondering what she is up to.  Trying to find out where she is.  When I'm home, I want her beside me at all times.  Josh says I suffocate her, but I just love her and want to protect her.  I am so thankful for her and everything she has taught me about life, love, and responsibility.

 

 

2.  iT! Skinnies are AMAZING.  My skinny jeans from a year or 2 ago started becoming baggy jeans.  That is NOT a good thing.  I needed a new pair so badly and Josh bought me a nice pair from Sugar Boutique in Greenwood, SC.  It's the cutest Boutique.  If you haven't heard of it, go check out their website!

 

 

 

3.  Tuesday night was an End of the Summer party at my parent's Apartment Complex and they had Ashby Stokes and Jake Bartley for music.  I know these 2 from having a fiance in a band and they are always a hit.  The weather was frigid (perfect for an END of the Summer party!), but we still managed to have a good time.  Copper Thomas, my nephew, is THE cutest little boy.  Here is he with a hat Grandpa put on him the night of the party.  Go Gamecocks!

 

 

4.  I started using a new hair product, Moroccan Oil, this week and have fallen in love with it.  You might have seen my blog post about it.  I am in love with the smell and the feel of my hair after using it.

5.  I moved into my new town home over a month ago and have patiently been waiting for the painters to come paint my kitchen and living room.  THEY FINALLY CAME!  It will be finished (hopefully) tomorrow and I can work on getting things put back together!  I am in love with my purple for the Kitchen.  Josh actually helped pick it out and we both love it!

 

Enjoy your weekend! XO,