Wake up!

Some days it's just so hard to hit the gym when all you want to do is sleep in. Gotta find that motivation somewhere. Me? I have an amazing workout buddy! 2-3 times a week I train her on weights, and she teaches a spin class afterwards. It's a workout match made in heaven.

Digging deep for some motivation to hit the gym tonight. The hardest part is always getting through the front door.

“If you light a lamp for someone else, it will also brighten your path.”
--Buddha

Even the slightest changes mean progress...I can finally see definition through my shirt!

Having fun with my new Kettle Bells...

No Excuses

You can always make time to get off that butt. I am amazed at the amount of people who tell me they're too busy, yet watch HOURS of tv. Hello DVR!

There will always be haters. Surround yourself with people who will support, encourage, and understand you.

When I first started this fitness journey, many of my friends looked at me like I was torturing myself. They now realize it's not a phase and it's something that is a part of my life. They may not agree but at least they respect my decisions now.

Adios 2012...Welcome 2013

As I sit here and reflect on the last day of the year (Happy Birthday Dad!), it's crazy to think how fast this past year has flown by.  I am very proud at what I have accomplished this year in the way of my own personal fitness goals.  For the first time ever, I have continued to stay on track with working out and eating healthy.  There were some definite bumps on the way, but I never let it deter me from the bigger picture.  I'm so glad that I have stuck with it.  I haven't been more happy with myself and comfortable in my own body, ever.  That to me is the biggest gain on this fitness journey.  It can only get better from here on out.  Just.Keep.Going.

Not everything has been a win for me, but I'm trying not to focus so much on the bad.  Instead, look forward and accept the things that I cannot change and move on.

2013 is a brand new year, a clean slate.  Time to start it right.

Resolutions? I don't normally do resolutions because I tend to break them.  I do have goals in mind, but I'll keep those close to me this time around.  

It was a nice little surprise getaway to go hang with my cousin in NY. We went trap shooting (a first for both of us and a first for me to shoot a shotgun). I'm definitely hooked and can't wait to go again. The weather wasn't in our favor with sleet and rain, and our fingers pretty much lost feeling which made loading slugs challenging. But, all in all we had a blast an a ton of laughs. Hopefully, next time I'll score a little better too!

Afterwards we went to a great little tapas restaurant in Huntington called Cafe Buenos Aires. Every single plate we ordered was amazing. And for dessert we got the pear tart. Holy. Moly. It's a very good thing I don't live anywhere near that place! Dangerous.

PINK slug?! Whaaaat :)

Pear Tart

Spring, hurry the heck up!

Craving a run here (wherever this is):