Back to School Health and Fitness

Hi all! I just got home from my best friend's house where I always come home motivated and education on new health and fitness ideas so I thought I'd post about my current health habits and new things I've been introduced to! 

Since January, when I started this "lifestyle change" (I prefer that to saying I was on a diet because I've literally changed my lifestyle) I've been able to maintain for the most part, but I'm not where I was, so since it's back to school for me next week I've decided it's back to health and fitness as well! 

What I've been doing:

Eating healthy (most of the time)

Taking Biotin and Fish Oil (mainly for hair and nail growth, but Biotin is also a metabolism booster!)

Working out 2-3 times a week

Logging on MyFitnessPal (counting calories)

That's basically how I've maintained, but I'm ready to step it up so my new fitness goals are:

Add in a multivitamin

Eat more fruits and veggies

Work out 5-6 times a week

LOG EVERYTHING. (sometimes I cheat)

Also, I was introduced to 2 new AWESOME foods yesterday at the Conley's 

1. Balance Bars

Momma Sid went to the Zumba Convention in Orlando last week and discovered these bars. O.M.G. We had the double chocolate brownie ones after dinner last night and even a half of one was filling and perfect for a little sweet tooth craving. 

What I couldn't believe was all the vitamins! Take a look! 

2. Dannon Light and Fit Greek Yogurt

Had this for breakfast thing morning and it literally filled me up completely! Hard to believe it is only 80 calories! 

So these are now added to my usual shopping list! 

I'm preparing to go on a hike this afternoon with one my friends, trying to change up workouts a little! 

What is your favorite workout?

Vacation :)

I took a break last week from all things to head to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida with my boyfriend's family for vacation. It was SO needed! 

I took a FEW pictures on my phone, so I thought I'd share! 

Monday we went to a Miami Marlins game and the dome stadium was gorgeous.

At the game.

We did a whole lot of this... every day, which I LOVED (minus the sun poisoning after the 2nd day).

This was the view from our room every morning... not too shabby.

Pup and I drove to downtown Ft. Lauderdale Wednesday evening and toured around before going to see The Dark Knight Rises at the IMAX theater! Talk about AWESOME.

Our last day on the beach we made a new friend who I absolutely fell IN LOVE with! 

Vacation was a success and I'm so thankful to have great "in-laws" who let me tag along with them! 

School countdown... 1 week! Let's make the most of it! 

High Five for Friday!

Happy Friday everyone! I'm linking up with Lauren for my High Five for Friday post! 

This week was so relaxing because I had NO plans all week! My nanny-ing gig is over and I'm not tutoring yet, so I got to stay home this week and enjoy myself! 

1. Coffee in the morning! 

Yes! I've been able to start every morning watching HGTV and enjoy a cup of coffee! It's the little things! 

2. The 5 Love Languages

I just finished reading this book and I cannot believe how much I learned from it! I suggest it to all couples! 

3. Family Dinners

Wednesday my mom, dad, brother, and boyfriend all managed to be home for dinner! It was awesome to get to sit down with everyone and have dinner and catch up. Those kind of dinners are few and far between with all of our crazy schedules.

4. Great Sermons

Sunday we had a great lesson and a great sermon at church. It is always amazing how much better your week goes when you get filled so much on Sunday! 

5. Leaving for Florida

Yes, finally, this evening I am leaving for Florida with the Moore's! :) Can't wait to spend another vacation with them! 

I won't be posting until I get back from the beach! Have a great week!