Healthy Habits

Start fresh, every single day! Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts, or things you cannot control. Instead, invest all of your energy in the positive present moment. Notice how many things you can feel, smell, see and hear.
Breathe it all in-- and breathe it all out.

Sugar is evil.
Eat whole foods as much as possible.
Consolidate and pay off debt ASAP.
Stand up for yourself!
[Optimize fertility]
CONCEIVE BELIEVE ACHIEVE
Love yourself.
If you want to get over your issues and rock your life, be grateful, look for the good and learn.
Be grateful for all you are and all that you're becoming.

"If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration." // Nokola Tesla

rambles of the evening.

Commit to releasing your attachment to low frequency thoughts and experiences, trust that the universe loves the crap out of you, kick fear in the face, and head bravely into the unknown.
Talk to strangers, we're all family on this planet.
Expect, and enjoy, the unexpected.
Find the humor.
Join the party.
Live in the moment.
Time spent enjoying yourself is never wasted.
Share your space.
Loosen your bone, Wilma.

[Sincero, Jen. You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life. Philadelphia: Running, 2013. Print.]

WINTER IS HERE!

It's accurate that they call skiing/snowboarding a rich man's sport!! It's EXPENSIVE-- the gear, the passes, shoot even the food is outrageously priced. I feel so incredibly blessed for the chance to grow up involved in this sport. [note: I am NOT a rich man-- but I make it work!] I am so glad I was able to pick up snowboarding at an older age (I skied as a kid.) I'm not going to sugar coat it; the first couple times you snowboard are the worst days of your life! It is far from fun, and your ass hurts more than it has ever hurt in your life!

But then one day, you just get it.
You can switch back and forth from healside to toeside and it is glorious.

I seriously have the biggest smile when I am riding down the mountain, and I can't help but giggle like a schoolgirl when I catch some killer powder. And to add a cherry to the cake, this day and age you can stream Pandora anywhere on the mountain!

Floating down the mountain to your favorite music is something in life you have to try at least once!!
& today, underneath it all-- I'm not even wearing a bra! #winning. #tigersblood. 

My Why [& Related Rambles]

My Why: I owe it to myself. To feel strong in my own skin. To feel alive and amazing. To conquer. To Inspire.

Has it been over a month or has it just been a day? If you "cheat" then you are on a "diet". I changed my lifestyle last month, and I don't regret those noodles last night>> I just worked out harder and ate better today. I feel great when I eat lots of fat, and lower my carbs; I feel like crap when I eat like crap. After sober November we celebrated too hard, I swear I was feeling it for a week! It messes with the nutrition, the movement, and the sleep! To the point I don't even enjoy it, it's not worth it. Cool-- glad we got that out our system.

Today I went to our apartment's fitness "class" or aka just this personal trainer/army/dude Brad ANNNND myself. Today's torture was "For Time" 50 pushups TRX, 50 pullups TRX, 50 sit ups, 50 leg raises, 50 squats TRX, 50 jumping jacks. My time was 20:27 so remember that is what I get to beat next time! The worst part of it was walking up the four flights of stairs after! Really though, it's like I have my own free personal trainer, it's great! :) I am still doing Yoga with Adriene-- day 15 of 30 (two yesterday and one today). Totally slacking/killing it in that department. I thoroughly enjoy my time with her-- she is always reminding me to smile, to open up my heart and to just breathe.

Current Reads: I'm listening to Keto Clarity, by Eric C. Westman, MD, Jimmy Moore on my first month free on Audible!

Favorite chapstick: Natural ice, no matter what kind-- it is the ONLY kind that works.
Currently doing a lot of Sudoku too..

"If you are trying to better yourself, you have jumped over the fence. You have chosen hope over hopelessness. If you did one thing towards good health today, you are winning."//Unknown

Oh, and a good pair of jeans does the body good! Go out and get a pair you feel good in, you'll feel more confident on your journey!!

drool.

Avocado, blue cheese, bacon burger... [no bun] I love that you are keto approved.

K.... kind of random, but shout out to my 10th grade english class professor: Mr. Beh [spelling?]
I never forgot this one lesson he taught: Dress for respect.

Such truth in this statement, whether you are the ones dressed or the one judging.

if you wear sweats everywhere, no one will take you serious.
wear a suit and people automatically respect.
it's interesting how scrubs change people's perspective too.
get ready every day, it simply states so much about you.

Don't worry, I either live in scrubs or cozy clothes. & I'm not even mad about it.

These thoughts brought to you by Gilmore Girls, specifically Logan Huntzberger [talk about Droooooool :P]

Checking in.

My mom & I met such a rad man [& his wife Amy] this weekend! His name was Ken, and his philosophy for life and staying young is simple:
1. Smile.
2. Hydrate.
3. Keep your mind and your body moving!

I'm holding myself accountable and trying to work on my self-discipline! Today marks day thirteen of Sober November for me, day four on my Keto diet LIFESTYLE, and day two of: The 30 Days of Yoga journey with Adriene. Hey-- gotta start somewhere! :)

This past weekend was quite relaxing & enjoyable-- full of temptations [carbs & booze] but I held strong!
On Saturday morning my mom and I went on a nice long hike up Millcreek canyon, right next to Millcreek Inn <3! I have been loving this nice fall weather! I am stoked that we actually have had a fall this year in Utah!!

After our hike we headed up to Kamas to meet our friend's [Scotty & Kaitlin] twins: Emilia & Eleanor. They are so freaking adorable! Our little friend Everett [E & E's big brother] showed us his horses, his Star's Hollow goats and his playhouse! We were actually locked in his playhouse for a good 6 minutes, it was hilarious. Such cute kids!!

After Kamas, my mom and I hit up our favorite local jerky place Samak, and then took to Park City for the night! We scored a deal in a cottage at the Park City Hotel, we even had our own hot tub on the deck!!
We went to the No Name Saloon for Scotty's birthday dinner, and I drank a TON of water, and stuck within Keto limits (minus a nacho or two ;).

On Sunday, we met up with David and Mikey at the Ice House for AJ's 21st birthday! Second bar in two days that I have been in and not drank, it was quite nice!! Then the biggest challenge of course: Sunday dinner @ Grandma's house! I totally gave into the pumpkin cheesecake and I don't even regret it haha. I love seeing the whole fam dam!<33

My phone has been acting up, so it wouldn't charge all weekend-- which was a nice break from everything actually. The things I missed most were MY CAMERA, Snapchat--I'm obsessed, and surprisingly MyFitness Pal! Of course it was rough not being able to text David too ;).

Photo and weekend credit goes to mi madre -- gracias mamá.

Peace and love to you, my friend. :)