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Hey there, everyone! It seems like it has been so long since I've blogged about anything, and I am really feeling almost lost! I haven't blogged much in the past really, but have missed having something to blog about, so I held off, and then life just took off, so you've been out of the loop. So much has happened in the last 2 and a half weeks that it has sent me in a whirlwind!
First off, we took our first family day trip to Boston to visit the New England Aquarium and adventure around the city! It was amazing and much needed for just time to spend with family. We are always on the go, so it was nice to finally be on the go, but as a family. Bristol was well behaved especially for it being such a long day. We walked over 9.5 miles and you can bet your last dollar I rewarded myself for a great eating week, and hard workouts with a cupcake from one of the bakeries in Quincy Market! It was amazing and no guilt was felt whatsoever!
Along with our trip, we've also just been busy with personal engagements, and shopping trips, and really concentrating on family time. Brady and I went on our first date night in FOREVER and we went to dinner in the Old Port, walked around for a little bit and then saw a movie, like we used to! It was great to be out and just concentrate on each other, which we definitely need. It was also nice to feel sexy-ish and dress up like we were on one of our first dates. Normally my outfits consist of yoga pants, a tank top and sports bra, no make up whatsoever, and my hair in as much of a pony-tail as I can get it into. I definitely couldn't have put myself together without the help of a few of my favorites. Especially since my outfit choice didn't consist of the previously mentioned. It was definitely a confidence boost to get all dolled up and have Brady look at me like he did and be proud to have me on his arm. Hearing him tell me how "beautiful" I looked definitely hit home and I honestly think that since it's been so long since I've truly felt like my pre-mommy self, I actually took the compliment and believed him when he said it.
I've also contracted the stomach flu in the past week, and am NOT excited about it. I am a huge baby when it comes to anything related to digestion, and when one day you're aching for things to move, and then wishing they would slow down the next, I am not a happy camper. Thankfully it moved through quickly and I am praying that the buck stops here. I am not fond of the idea of anyone else catching it, or making its rounds through us all multiple times.
I'm just over 2 weeks from finishing PiYo and will be venturing onto the next leg of my fitness journey with Insanity, which I am super excited/nervous about. I know I can handle it, but I am always a little hesitant when a change comes around. I just have to remind myself it IS possible to accomplish, and hat changes like this are only positive! No negativity here! I have also decided to start to reverse diet. I have been in denial these past couple of months about my eating, which has been great, but not so great at the same time. I need to concentrate on WHAT I put into my body, rather than trying to make each meal count instead of trying to make it as light as possible. I'm starting a meal plan to accommodate for my macronutrient needs, rather than trying to limit myself calorie wise. I have hit a plateau in weight most definitely but am not seeing as much progress in muscle definition as I would like to, and am wondering if the calorie deficit I've created is why. So I am slowly increasing my calories and paying close attention to my protein, carbs, and fat and eating to fuel my body for my workouts! I am really hoping this is what I need to kickstart progress again. It has been a long few months doing more and more and seeing nothing, and let's face it, progress is what keeps us all going. It physically shows our dedication to living a healthier, well-balanced lifestyle, and improves our emotional health by boosting our confidence .. and who doesn't like a little boost in both every now and then?
Hey there, everyone! It seems like it has been so long since I've blogged about anything, and I am really feeling almost lost! I haven't blogged much in the past really, but have missed having something to blog about, so I held off, and then life just took off, so you've been out of the loop. So much has happened in the last 2 and a half weeks that it has sent me in a whirlwind!
First off, we took our first family day trip to Boston to visit the New England Aquarium and adventure around the city! It was amazing and much needed for just time to spend with family. We are always on the go, so it was nice to finally be on the go, but as a family. Bristol was well behaved especially for it being such a long day. We walked over 9.5 miles and you can bet your last dollar I rewarded myself for a great eating week, and hard workouts with a cupcake from one of the bakeries in Quincy Market! It was amazing and no guilt was felt whatsoever!
Along with our trip, we've also just been busy with personal engagements, and shopping trips, and really concentrating on family time. Brady and I went on our first date night in FOREVER and we went to dinner in the Old Port, walked around for a little bit and then saw a movie, like we used to! It was great to be out and just concentrate on each other, which we definitely need. It was also nice to feel sexy-ish and dress up like we were on one of our first dates. Normally my outfits consist of yoga pants, a tank top and sports bra, no make up whatsoever, and my hair in as much of a pony-tail as I can get it into. I definitely couldn't have put myself together without the help of a few of my favorites. Especially since my outfit choice didn't consist of the previously mentioned. It was definitely a confidence boost to get all dolled up and have Brady look at me like he did and be proud to have me on his arm. Hearing him tell me how "beautiful" I looked definitely hit home and I honestly think that since it's been so long since I've truly felt like my pre-mommy self, I actually took the compliment and believed him when he said it.
I've also contracted the stomach flu in the past week, and am NOT excited about it. I am a huge baby when it comes to anything related to digestion, and when one day you're aching for things to move, and then wishing they would slow down the next, I am not a happy camper. Thankfully it moved through quickly and I am praying that the buck stops here. I am not fond of the idea of anyone else catching it, or making its rounds through us all multiple times.
I'm just over 2 weeks from finishing PiYo and will be venturing onto the next leg of my fitness journey with Insanity, which I am super excited/nervous about. I know I can handle it, but I am always a little hesitant when a change comes around. I just have to remind myself it IS possible to accomplish, and hat changes like this are only positive! No negativity here! I have also decided to start to reverse diet. I have been in denial these past couple of months about my eating, which has been great, but not so great at the same time. I need to concentrate on WHAT I put into my body, rather than trying to make each meal count instead of trying to make it as light as possible. I'm starting a meal plan to accommodate for my macronutrient needs, rather than trying to limit myself calorie wise. I have hit a plateau in weight most definitely but am not seeing as much progress in muscle definition as I would like to, and am wondering if the calorie deficit I've created is why. So I am slowly increasing my calories and paying close attention to my protein, carbs, and fat and eating to fuel my body for my workouts! I am really hoping this is what I need to kickstart progress again. It has been a long few months doing more and more and seeing nothing, and let's face it, progress is what keeps us all going. It physically shows our dedication to living a healthier, well-balanced lifestyle, and improves our emotional health by boosting our confidence .. and who doesn't like a little boost in both every now and then?
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