No shop summer recap

No shop summer on instagram just has one month left! Now I am not going to lie I did do some shopping but it most definitely helped me think before buying. Here is what I got-

white and blue embroidery dress
pink floral top
black pointy shoes
sandals (mine broke on vacation)
white loose blouse
scarf
animal print top


I realize now that I spent more then I should, and obviously more then my original plan of no shopping until I reach my goal weight. Here is something I have learned, I have poor self control when it comes to shopping. I think it is time to revamp my plans and make them actually attainable for me.

1. Clean eating, with one cheat meal a week.
    - I found a list on blogilates to follow so I am going to start eating these foods.
    - I need one cheat meal a week because, reality, we all slip up.

2. Train for the 5k in October.
    - I am going to set up a workout plan to help me get ready for this and will post it on here.
    - I need to start working out at least 5 days a week and I need some cardio.

3. I will budget better and allow myself a little shopping. 
    - To start I will seriously budget, not like all the other times I have said I am budgeting but then in reality I go and blow that.
    - I will give myself a small amount of clothing spending money to help me survive haha!

Okay, now my challenge is to stick to this and share it on here. I need the accountability and along the way maybe I will find some tips to help others as well!


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Vacation

I went on a girls trip last week to Tybee Island/Savannah, GA! It was a blast and definitely needed. I ate too much I am sure, but how can you say no to fresh seafood??? We did at least walk about a mile or more each day if that counts for anything. Another positive on vacation I found out I got a job!! I'm so excited my stress has gone down, at least until I start the job. Now that I am back it is time to get back on the fitness track! I have to amp up my cardio and watch what I am eating once again.

  

St. John the Baptist Cathedral 

Johnny Mercer's House

Crab Shack on Tybee! So So yummy!

Breakfast on the beach!

Crab cakes in City Market! These were AMAZING

Savannah City Hall

SCAD has the best buildings, makes me want to return to college!

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Feet

I have the flattest feet you will ever see. When I walk where my arches are supposed to be hurt like they are on fire. When I run though the pain in my feet goes away. I feel this is one more way to help me stay motivated to run. However, when my feet hurt because I have to take a break from running I just think to myself, "This is nothing. Absolutely nothing compared to what my loved ones with cancer went through or are going through." Then I continue on. While running and complaining about my feet I remembered something, something major. My narrow, flat as can be feet came from my grandfather. He was the Godliest man I ever knew who for the last 20 or more years of his life was in constant pain from different physical ailments but I never ever heard him complain. It reminded me that no matter what I have to do this 5k. I have to do it for those who have already passed away and those still here fighting from cancer or other issues. I have to do this because I need to be reminded that I am called to serve and to love others in all ways.

So thank you feet for carrying us on journeys we never thought of and through battles we never thought we would face. Thank you for the victories you guide us to and for the time when we say,"it's okay, let me go Home." Thank you for the feet of family and friends who help make the walks, the runs through this life together.



Now I leave you with pictures of my amazing flat feet!
(Also, if the dates are wrong and this isn't when the Relay for life is in my area, I am still going to do it when it happens.)

     


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First three days

I started my slow adventure of completing a 5k on Wednesday. First day not so good. My shin started to scream at me in pain and I had to stop after only a mile, and that was half run half walk. I also did Zumba before so I'm not sure if that added to it or not. Second day I went to body toning and abs at my gym in my new shoes. MUCH BETTER! We just did a mile sprint walk as the warm up. I also did yoga to help with stretching.

Today I did a 3k run walk but mostly run. Let me tell you in case you do not know shoes are very important! My shins were fine but my leg muscles were like do what?! I used Nike Pro to track my distance while rocking to History, JAY Z I finished and I have to say I am proud of myself. I have never been a runner but I am learning that running does not hurt my flat feet like walking does and my leg muscles need it.

I went to our local running club website and found some local 5ks coming up. The only one listed is in October for Relay for Life. I had decided that if I am going to do this and be serious about it I want a 5k that supports something I support. One of my uncles passed away from surgery complications dealing with cancer and my mom's best friend, who is like an aunt to me, survived breast cancer two years ago. So in memory of him and in honor of her superwoman self I am doing this.
If you would like to do one where you live here is the link.

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Time for Motivation

Lately I have not been motivated to workout. I have gone to my workout classes but still haven't felt into it. If it wasn't for how great my classmates are I wouldn't be going as often. All of this lack of will got me thinking, why am I not motivated? I think a lot of it is coming from not working. I don't have my routine like I used too and I have kinda enjoyed being lazy. Another thing is all my fitness goals have been trips and it was still based on eating good now so on the trip I can be bad. I don't do well with those types of goals, I end up just eating bad before and during the trip. Last year my fitness goals were based on two of my best friend's weddings and I was majorly motivated to look better for them! I was motivated to look good for my master's graduation but the stress and anxiety of graduating got to me. I did continue to workout but I did not meet my goal weight at graduation. What's the point of this blog if I can't even be motivated to workout?

So, I contacted a personal training/friend and asked her about any 5ks coming up in the area. I am not a runner but I figure this will be a BIG challenge for me and even if I can't run all of it I can at least try! After talking to her she said she will do it with me! She runs all the time so she won't need training like I will.

I feel like this will be a massive challenge for me and that is exactly what I need in my life. I need the cardio, motivation, and training. I need to feel like I have a fitness goal. This also gives me more to annoy you with on my blog! So here I go!


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It is what it is

I got my results back from some blood work today. My blood sugar level, at fasting, was only six points away from too high. It freaked me out a little, I'm not going to lie, especially since I am already stressed out about things. So all night I researched what I need to do to help change it. The sad part is I already know the answer I just haven't wanted to push myself to do it. ( I also might have drank two glasses of red wine tonight, something that doesn't help the whole blood sugar level.) I guess now I have another goal to set, lower my blood sugar levels!

I found this article online and I love Fitness Blender anyway so I needed to share!

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