Currently. 10.7.13

 

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Thinking about:  Coffee (always). Going to bed. I’m tired but our little one is wild tonight and I’m not sure why either. We took her out on a long walk (part of which she walked), we laughed, ran around and did a variety of energy draining activities but yet she is till awake. I’m also thinking about the 30 blog posts I plan to write and the 10 freelance articles that are pending. Lots on my mind right now.

Feeling: Tired out. Overwhelmed. Happy. Grateful.

Watching: Lately we have been catching up on Top Chef Masters and I have been watching one of my guilty pleasures Switched at Birth on Netflix. Oh and I’m always watching The Office –> for fellow fans there is a new season on Netflix now!

Reading: I am reading Orange Is The New Black- I couldn’t quite get into the show but the book is really good so far. I think I’ll give the show another chance once I finish the book.

Looking forward to: Being completely unpacked, although that could be weeks. I am also looking forward to this weekend because I am hoping we do some sort of Fall activity.

Making me happy: My hardworking husband and my crazy kid. If you are interested in Edith and her crazy antics you should check out the latest Instagram videos and posts –> here

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This post was inspired by Sometimes Sweet.

Fitness Friday: October Workouts & New Clothes

So I wish I was checking in to say that I was totally on top of my workouts but I’m not. I am four days into October and have only one one T25 workout. Not a great start but not the end of the world either it just means I need to step up my game. What I am happy to say is that I have been out and active the days that I missed T25.

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I did go shopping today. Clothes shopping. Honestly I have been dreading going clothes shopping because nothing fits well and honestly the tag size gets to me, but today that was different. So I am still far from being back to my pre-pregnancy weight but I am getting there. I even bought clothes a size smaller today and I have to attribute that to my new home.  We are now in a super walking friendly area and well a 19lb baby who likes to be worn on walks helps add to my workout. Just goes to show you even just a little extra movement can help make progress!

What did you do for a workout this week?

12 Soul Warming Soups

Winter seems to have arrived in Portland and we have been wading our way around town all weekend. It has been raining non-stop and I have fallen subject to a cold and so has Edith, which means Neil you’re next. We have been bundling up and snuggling under blankets as we try to ward off the cool, rainy weather. We have also been warming up with big bowls of soup because honestly there isn’t anything I enjoy more than soup on a rainy day. That being said I think I have a lot of soup recipes coming to you over the winter since well we are in Portland now!

Here are 12 of my favorite Soul Warming Soup Recipes.

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My Big Fat Revenge Giveaway!

The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Oxygen Network. All opinions are my own.

It’s that time again! Are you an emotional eater? Were your parents your role model for health and nutrition? Check out this sneak peak from Oxygen’s My Big Fat Revenge and tune in tonight at 9pm EST.

Giveaway {Closed}:

Leave a comment telling me about a time you felt discouraged while attaining the goal of bettering yourself.

One winner will receive the following ($500 value).

  • (1) $150 Whole Foods Gift card
  • (1) Fitbit ($100 value)
  • (1) $100 AMEX
  • (1) $150 Lulu Lemon GiftCard

The giveaway is open to US residents only and will be selected randomly from the comments. Giveaway open until October 28th. Winner will be announced in my My Big Fat Revenge finale post on October 29th.