You wanna know what living life to the fullest actually is? It’s waking up on a Monday morning with no complaints. It’s knowing you always deserve to laugh. It’s doing what feels right no matter what. It’s doing what you want to no matter how stupid you look. It’s about being yourself, because no one can tell you you’re doing it wrong.
(via theselittlewondersstillremain)
Love 🙂
THIS is my favorite quote ever!!!! Inspiration for the rest of my life.
BUT, I know what I’m up against, and I just have to bust my butt.
Today, I have a 4 mile run and strength training today, so lots to get my frustrations out on.
I guess that is the part that makes me so mad. On paper, I should theoretically be losing weight, not struggling to maintain.
Oh well… everyone is different, and at least I know I am healthy (that is me striving to be positive).
And the chances of me surviving a zombie apocalypse are pretty good.
I had a speaking engagement at a local raw food potluck tonight, and it went so well! This organization is basically a group of people who get together and spread the word about Raw food/veganism, and I was asked to be the speaker at their monthly potluck.
I took along one of my closest friends, Jess, who I have referenced before. She was my roomie, and is also a trainer at my gym, so we went to share our knowledge with these raw foodies about not only eating well, but exercising, and how we train at State of Fitness.
It went so well! There were 40+ people there, and they were great! Such great energy, great questions, very engaging people. They made speaking about what we are passionate about very easy.
After our presentation was over, we had a number of people come up and personally thank us, but also ask us more in depth questions. One woman came up to me and just started sputtering off the issues she has been having, in search of help, and was so genuinely thankful that we had come that night and might be able to help her with her ailments. It is amazing what the human body can accomplish when it is being fueled and worked properly 🙂
Just all in all a very rewarding experience. I had one gentleman in the audience who told me that I was “exceptional”. It was such a sweet compliment, and all around just a great experience.
Good food too 🙂
Sooo awesome!!!!!
My last few weigh-ins have been awful! I don’t know what I have been doing wrong, but this month I am just going to focus on what I am doing right.
#1- Intermitten fasting 5-7 days a week. There is tons of new research out there about how this is very beneficial to hormones, metabolism, and overall caloric intake…. more on that later.
#2- no drinking until tailgate (and then very limited).
#3- consistent strength training, 2-3 times a week.
#4-consistent training runs and cross training.
#5- a clean diet! I need to get better with my semi-vegan ways. it is just a lifestyle that I believe in and that works for me, so I need to stick with it.
Hope you all are having a healthy August as well!
Adventures of S 