Zumba!

Tonight I went to Zumba and it was Black Out Zumba! I had to wear a shirt that was the instructor's so you could see me, but it was a blast! Then to top it off my friend and I decided to write on the gym's wall to help motivate others!

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L.

Pet Peeves

Yesterday two of my major "healthy" pet peeves happened. While at my work out class my instructor said she had added an app to track her calories because she wants to lose seven lbs. My first thought, sadly, was quoting Mean Girls in my head "I really want to lose five pounds." Then out of my very own mouth I did one of my own pet peeves, "From where??" I can't stand when people say that! I do not know her body or her BMI or anything to know if she has seven lbs to lose. I do know that she has her master's degree in fitness and if she thinks she has 7 lbs to lose she may very well have 7 lbs to lose. For that I am very sorry. We all have fitness goals and instead of judging her I should be encouraging, unless I really think someone is being too extreme and could cause health issues.
Side note, because she wants to lose 7 lbs she kicked up the class to like boot camp level so I may actually reach my goal weight sooner then planned!

The second pet peeve happened later in the night. I had a salad for dinner and a friend of mine saw it and said "Look at you eating all healthy... While I eat this (insert really bad store bought food)." I couldn't tell if she felt guilty for what she was eating or if she was judging me for not eating bad since she said it in a joking way. I then proceeded to say something like well last week I was in New Orleans so now I have to make up for it. After I replied back to her I started to think, why does it matter? I shouldn't have to justify what I am eating to make her feel better, or justify what I am eating so people don't think I am a crazy healthy person. Truth is I want to be a crazy healthy person that is why I am eating salads! I think next time I may just say "yes I am eating healthy, and I really like this salad and how it makes me feel." It's true, and if it makes people feel bad well then that is probably because they aren't eating to nourish their bodies properly. Maybe they will reevaluate what they eat by my example. That sounds slightly cocky but I just mean they will see a healthy option and choose it over processed, no nutrient foods.

L.

My thoughts...

I am never content. It is bad and greedy of me but I constantly want something in my closet that I don't have. Then half the time I buy it and it doesn't even fit right or I end up not being in love with it. I am seriously a shopaholic. I love the thrill of buying and shopping but then run out of room in my closet.

I am currently job hunting and, obviously, that means no income is coming in. I am trying to do noshopsummer as posted earlier. I need accountability on not buying things this summer. I am the worst at saying I will stop eating something or not buy something and then a month in and I have already cheated. It's bad. I have even given my boyfriend all my store credit cards in a way to help me not spend. It has helped but I still am. I think after this summer, because I will have a job by the end, I will see where I am weight wise and then decide if I want to do a noshopfall or not.

All this to say this year is my growing year. I am learning what fits, what I like, how to eat better to weigh what I want, and how to be happy with what I have. (This last part is the most important.)

L.

Challenge with my friend! Wishlist Wednesday

My friend from workout class is doing a challenge. No breads, pastas, limited red meat, no alcohol (do what??) and more citrus fruits. Doable I think and needed most definitely.

I have decided to do Wednesday Wishlist at least through the summer when I am *supposed to be following NoShopSummer on instagram.

For starters- I have wanted a pleated maxi for a while but I have kept going back and forth on is it worth the money? This one I like and since it is at Kohl's they usually have some type of deal on their clothes. I can't decide if I want it in black or white...


maxi skirt


 These necklaces are awesome!!

 

both from riffraff

The white necklace may be mine soon... just saying!


L.

Perfect summer outfit

Perfect summer outfit by lsnew featuring Miss Selfridge

Apt. 9 white pants
kohls.com

Miss Selfridge cami
missselfridge.com

Flat shoes
modcloth.com

Bib necklace
baublebar.com




I just decided to try this website out. I AM IN LOVE WITH IT! Such an easy why to see outfit combinations and create some from clothes I have so I can see the potential in my closet. I am trying to do noshopsummer on instagram and this will help me a lot! Can't wait to keep doing this!


L. 

blush inspired

blush inspired by lsnew featuring metallic shoes

Charlotte Russe pink top
charlotterusse.com

Pins Needles pleated skirt
urbanoutfitters.com

Nine West metallic shoes
$180 - kurtgeiger.com

Nine West rose watch
lordandtaylor.com

With Love From CA bracelet beads charm
pacsun.com

Nine West Corqui
ninewest.com

What a month

In May I graduated with my Master's Degree! I officially bleed Orange now, Go VOLS! I also found out we had budget cuts at work and would be losing a position at work. For different reasons all thought over many times I volunteered to be the one laid off.
So here I am almost jobless, majorly stressed, and realizing that my whole no shop until I reach my goal weight mess is going to have to happen because I may not have money!

I did go shopping at H&M with my mom to use my gift card that I won from Sarahsreallife!

I also got TWO compliments this week about my workout form. My body toning and abs instructor told me that I had perfect form on my plank the whole class period and my yoga instructor said that I have improved so much! I have only been doing yoga for about 6 classes.

Guess it's time to job hunt now....