Life...It Gets So Busy! An Update On What's New!

 

It has been a little bit since I have posted, I have just been so busy and unfortunately my blogging ends up taking a backseat.  Not that I don't love it, it's just at the end of the day I am pooped and ready for a glass of wine.  I am still working on finding my balance with all things in my life, being a work from home mom and growing my personal training business, keeping my house in order (this suffers most days, sorry hubby!), daily responsibilities, spending time with my daughter, working out and then all the other little things there are to get done in a day, oh and I took up knitting and I have a list of things to make for people (more on that later).  I have learned to give up in trying to get everything done everyday and make sure I get the important stuff is done daily.   I know that not everything has to be perfect and if get most of what I need to done and my daughter goes to sleep happy then I had a successful day!  Life is meant to be lived and enjoyed, so make sure you are taking the time to live life happy!  The photo above was taken by our photographer from Lulu & Lula.  She does great work and I am so happy she captured this photo, this is one I will treasure forever!

I also mentioned earlier that I learned how to knit!  I have been wanting to learn and decided to take a few classes at my local Micheal's Craft Store.  My cousin and a friend went with me and it was lots of fun!  I have been working on wrist warmers and boot cuffs ever since.  I posted some pictures on Facebook for fun and have had some order for them!  I am surprised people are willing to pay for my knitting!  I am thinking about opening and Etsy shop next year.  This will give me time to get some "inventory" for a shop.  Right now I am happy taking individual orders and working on them in my free time (mostly at night while we are watching tv and Ariana is sleeping.)  Needless to say it is a fun hobby and I am excited to have learned.  Check out the few things I have made and let me know what you think!

Last thing I want to mention that as a Pretty Fit Athletics Ambassador I now have a discount code that I can share with you all.  If you have had your eye on one of the cute tanks at Pretty Fit Athletics now is the time to get one!  You will get 10% off with the code angelena10.  Head on over and start your collection now!

I think I have caught you mostly up to date on what has been going on in my life.  I am going to try and blog at least once a week!  I really enjoy it and need to just get on to share new things with you all!

     

The Next Best Thing...Healthy & Balanced

 Hi all!  I can't believe it's already mid August!  This year is just flying by.  I am working hard on my goals and feeling really great.  I have been consistent with my exercise and doing great at finding the balance I so need with nutrition.  I just potty trained my 2 and a half year old and she did great!  I am a proud mama.

As I mentioned above I am really finding my stride with staying healthy and balanced which really got me thinking about my past struggles and successes.  Recently I read a novel called The Next Best Thing, by Jennifer Weiner.  The title got me thinking about something that I do when it comes to weight loss...look for the next best thing.  I am a been there tried that girl, and the older I get, and hopefully wiser I get I have learned what really works the best for me and my body. I don't know about you, but when it comes to weight loss I have tried everything.  South Beach, Adkins, IIFYM, and most recently Paleo.  While I really loved the Paleo it was really hard to sustain with no whole grain carbohydrates.  Once I "fell off the wagon" with Paleo it was really hard to get back on that "wagon".  It made me do some soul searching and really listen to me, my body and what I want for myself.  I have learned through it all that what I need to do is eat a whole food based diet, allow for some balance with having some "treat" foods, drink a lot of water and workout with weights, HIIT training and cardio.  I don't know why I feel like I have to look to other things to really reach my goals when I know that I have what I need inside.

The biggest part of it all is being consistent.  This is something that I have struggled with in the past and I am working to make a priority in my life.  I know that if I am too strict with my eating at some point I am going to binge and then feel guilty about what I just ate.  I don't want to do that anymore.  I don't want a "label" to how I eat other than I eat a whole foods based healthy diet that is balanced and allows for treats when I want (that's a mouthful!).  I am ready to believe in myself because I know I have all the tools I need to get where I want to go.  Don't get me wrong I still want to learn and grow when it comes to nutrition, however from now on I am keeping it simple and trusting in myself.  I am so happy at where I am in my life and I truly want to help others to get to that place too.  I love my body, I am strong- in and out of the gym, and I really am happy.  Working out is one of the joys in my life and I want to eat to fuel those workouts and also enjoy a glass of wine with friends or take my daughter out for ice cream too!  I feel that life can be happy, healthy and balanced.  I will continue to work for the balance!  Some times you just have to eat the cupcake because life is short!
Have you struggled with this?  I would love to hear from you!