Fall Wish List

Hello :)

 It's been a hot minute year(s) since I've updated this blog. A lot has changed since then, I graduated college and had a sweet baby boy who is now almost a toddler.

                                                                         Andrew Peyton



I'm still working on my fitness journey. About six months after I had my baby I realized that something was missing. I stopped doing what I loved which was working out. I slowly got back to the gym 3-4x a week. I feel so much better about my body. Let me tell you, it wasn't pretty after having a baby. My self esteem took a major hit. I felt so uncomfortable in my own skin and I hated it. Please don't get me wrong, I was/am so grateful that my body carried my beautiful son for 9 months. I just didn't feel like myself. I was tired, cranky, anxious and indulging in a little too much wine that I care to admit. I finally got fed up of my constant pity parties and started reading my beloved fitness blogs looking for inspiration. Slowly, I became motivated and got myself to the gym.

side note: I realize these comparison pictures suck. I will do a much better job documenting now that I'm blogging again.

I'm proud to say I reached my first goal weight and this mama is in serious need of new clothes. Since summer is coming to a close, I'm going to start investing in some essential fall pieces. So far, this is my current wish list:

Old Navy short green dress
oldnavy.gap.com

Monki jacquard dress
$39 - asos.com

Black cotton t shirt
etsy.com

Long v neck shirt
blackfive.com

Red and black shirt
hottopic.com

J Crew zipper vest
factory.jcrew.com

Old Navy stretchy skinny jeans
oldnavy.gap.com

Miss Selfridge shiny pants
missselfridge.com

Jessica Simpson stacked heel bootie
nordstrom.com

Converse kohl shoes
accentclothing.com

ALDO high heel short boots
aldoshoes.com

Element grey infinity scarve
nordstrom.com

Tasha pink shawl
$27 - nordstrom.com

I really want to commit to this blog, I am starting a new workout program next week and I want to document it so I can maybe return the favor and motivate someone along the way. See y'all soon!

<3
Amby

Wednesday Weigh In!

I FINALLY reached the 120s. holllaaaaaaaa!

129.0 :)

11 lbs down!

Last week’s fitness:

50 mins elliptical/treadmill 6 days

25 mins of Jillian Michael’s 30 Day Shred 4 days last week. I loathe level 2. Really.

I also started the squat challenge that’s circulating Pinterest at the moment.  Love it. 80 squats are due today. Lovely. 

I’m going to attempt to do them at work in between clients coming in and out and answering the phones. That’s right. I’m one of those awkward people who do office workouts. I’ve been caught on the floor doing planks multiple times.  :)

I’m pretty sure I picked the most inconvenient time to start a blog. That’s just what I do. I’m impatient. 

Finals are starting in two weeks and I’m trying to wrap up a lot of my classes.  I won’t be around much (sorry mom). Also, my blog won’t have a pretty design until June.  So, the chances of gaining a follower are slim to none.

I have lots of ideas of what I want to write about, but there just isn’t enough time in my day at the moment. So, I write my ideas down in my pretty notebook I bought last week.

 I'm off to do 80 squats before lunch and study for my math quiz!

See you next Wednesday!

Wednesday Weigh In!

 Wednesday Weigh in:     131.8

Wednesday Weigh in was NOT fun this week. I expected alittle weight gain (thanks to my monthly friend). I’m feeling slightlydisappointed today.
I promised myself last week I would be in the 120s by this Wednesday.

I feel like I’ve been working my butt off these past fewmonths and I’m not really seeing results.

I really wanted to be down to approximately 118 for our vacationin June. I’m thinking that’s NOT going to happen. 

It’s HARD every day to order the salad instead of thecheeseburger.

It’s HARD every day to pass on the office cookies, cake, etc.

Completely GIVE UP my beloved morning coffee because I knowI can’t resist putting at least a tablespoon of sugar in my cup. (Hey, at leastI used skim milk- I had to cut calories somewhere ;)

It’s HARD to sacrifice my time with my lovely husband and furbaby to make it to the gym after a full day of work and class.  

But what I KNOW, is that I can’t get up each day and look atmyself in the mirror and be happy.  Iknow, eventually this hard work will pay off. I just have to keep on pushing myself.  

This is another reason why I finally started a blog. I needsomeone to be accountable to someone, anyone. It’s so inspiring to read weightloss blogs everyone morning and seeing girls kick butt every day. I have NOexcuse. There are far busier girls out there than me. 

*side note ifanyone reads this blog besides my mother. I have someone working on a designfor me J. It won’t stay this plain Jane fortoo much longer. I’d attempt to fix it butttttttttttt I have no idea what I’mdoing.