Now that it's a new year, I want to get back on track with my budget. I used to be very good at tracking my expenses, but over the last few months, I haven't recorded much as far as my spending. Most months I don't go overboard, but there have been times when I've gotten … Continue reading No Spending Challenge
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Self-Care for Beating the Sunday Scaries
Let's face it we all those weeks where Sunday rolls around and the anxiety of a new week sets in. I recently had a Sunday like this and here the steps I took to calm down and prepare for the long week ahead. Power down the electronics early. I try my best to stop looking at … Continue reading Self-Care for Beating the Sunday Scaries
Goals for the Upcoming Year
If you've been following my blog for a while now, you know I love setting goals for myself. Like everyone else, I try and set New Year's resolutions. I also like to see goals around my birthday that I hope to complete within that year. I celebrated my birthday a few weeks ago, and I … Continue reading Goals for the Upcoming Year
Birthday Goals Check-in
You guys! This time next week I will officially be 26. Every year I set goals for myself to accomplish by the following. Since my birthday is next week, I decided to reflect back on the goals I set last year. I have a full post on this, but here are the goals I set … Continue reading Birthday Goals Check-in
Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
I am writing this blog based off of an experience I had. I was in a yoga class, and the instructor was saying the only way we can grow as people is to get out of our comfort zone and try new things. She said we need to find things that challenge our mind, body, … Continue reading Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
My goals for 2018!
In case you didn’t already know, I love setting goals for myself. I set goals throughout the year, pretty much every day. In 2017, my resolutions/goals were to move out and get a new job. I am happy to report that I accomplished both. I just moved out in December but, hey, I reached my … Continue reading My goals for 2018!
Tips for staying “healthy” during the holidays
The holidays are filled with so much cheer... and temptation. If you work in an office you know what I’m talking about. It seems like every day there’s a new cookie tray getting delivered. Then there are the parties. The office parties, the family parties, the friends, the neighbors and so on. By the end … Continue reading Tips for staying “healthy” during the holidays
Continuing your fitness journey after a slip-up
A while ago, I posted a blog on staying healthy on a business trip. In that blog, I asked if people wanted to read a post on how to get back on track when you fall off of your fitness journey. I haven’t posted that blog yet, not because I haven’t gotten around to writing … Continue reading Continuing your fitness journey after a slip-up
Staying “healthy” on a business trip
I swear I have the worst timing. Recently I fell off the health and fitness bandwagon and just when I try to get back on I had to go on a business trip. I could have used my business trip to put off getting back on track but I didn’t. I did my best to … Continue reading Staying “healthy” on a business trip
That’s a wrap: Final Tone It Up check in
Why I started: Flashback to a few weeks ago I wanted to lose a few pounds and tone up my body in time for summer! I was drawn to the Tone It Up book for the positive outlook and encouragement of a fit lifestyle. Not only did it teach me new workouts and healthy recipes … Continue reading That’s a wrap: Final Tone It Up check in