Sunday, January 22, 2017

Learn to LOVE You!


Excuse me for one tiny second well I go on a bit of a Rant.. So one my "favorite" holidays is just around the corner.... NOT!  Lol seriously the day of hearts and lovey dovey couples and just gag me now is starting to fill my Facebook and every store/restaurant you go to.  Don't get me wrong I like a little romance but a specific holiday to celebrate it is a little over the top for me.  If you love me you better be showing me every damn day not just once a year lol.  Ok End Rant onto more serious blogging... So I've decided to make this blog to all my single girls or fellow Valentine's Day haters to help guide you to finding a different kind of love this year.

Do you know how we are going to do that?  By showing ourself some LOVE! And you can get your head out of the gutter that's not what I'm talking about either. This is probably the most important thing I can tell you!  I'm talking about you and the relationship you have with yourself and your body. This is something I am working on myself. I don't love the way my body looks but I love the person I am. I know it is important though that I love my whole self not just part of me.  I am showing my body how I love it by working out and eating healthy.  These are the 2 biggest actions I am taking towards learning to love my body.  I am also trying to be confident but I haven't quite found my old flare just yet she's in here somewhere. 

So well I'm searching for confidence and learning to love my body what should I do? Maybe it's just as easy as looking for support and supporting others who are learning to love themselves too.  I was invited into this amazing Facebook group called L.O.V.E Thyself doing just that. It makes me glad to know that I am not alone and that others are learning to love themselves and have support system to do so.  It takes 2 seconds to make someones day by telling them what a good job they are doing, how beautiful they are, what a difference they are making and just about any other compliment you can think of.  The more you tell someone positive things about them the more they will start to believe it. 

I personally have a hard time accepting compliments because I sometimes only see the negatives in myself. I make up for it as I always see the positive in most situations.  I told you I am working on me too.  I think a key thing that I need to do more of is personal development. There is nothing wrong with learning to grow and to be the best version of you. I have 2 excellent books to start off and help with the process.  The first was a recommendation from that great Facebook group I was telling you about its called Pretty Happy by Kate Hudson, I was drawn to it because on the book cover it describes what I am seeking... the heathy way to love your body.  The second book I confess has been sitting on my bed side for awhile and I just need to read it!  It is You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero. I am going to end this post by telling you one more big piece of wisdom right here... BE a fucking Badass!  To hell with what other's may think, make your own rules, live your life your way and don't let anyone dull your sparkle.

Sunday, January 8, 2017

I don't need any more Workout clothes.... Oh look a cute top!


So confession... I went to go get dressed for my workout the other day and as I pried open my over full exercise top drawer and yes I have a separate drawer just for tops and for my bottoms.  Anyways I opened the drawer and sitting on top was this cute top I'd forgotten I'd bought and thought oh I'm gonna wear that today!  I pulled it out and yup the tag was definitely still on it.  Anyone else have this problem or am I alone?

Said Cute Top from Walmart!
Truth be told I do love to hit up the workout section in stores just to see what's there.  Considering I can hardly get the top drawer shut I'm thinking I either have to many or should go through it and get rid of ones I don't wear.  I'm kinda of liking this second option because you know if I get rid of some I can get more right?  Lol oh the problem is real.  I realize the one thing I really should replace or have more of is probably the thing I wear the most while working out... The sports bra.  I'm super picky a about those though I have rebought the exact same Under Armor one a few times now. And I fear they probably don't even make it anymore. So do you wonder where I do my shopping at?

No worries I'll give you all the details!  So I personally like a good deal so I like to hit up a great variety of vaule priced stores.  One of my recent favorites is you guessed it Walmart!  Seriously they are coming out with some really cute things.  The top that still had the tag on it, totally from there.  Some of the other places I like to go Old Navy they usually have cute tops and bottoms and Joe Fresh I love there capris they are so comfy. So if I'm feeling like maybe spoiling m a little bit I check out Reitman's Hyba sports wear I found a really nice lightweight hoodie and a great quote shirt too.  And then of course when I hit up Coach Summit I make sure to go shopping at the Beachbody mall some cute branded apparel.
Beachbody top, Giant Tiger leggings and Under Armour headband
But then comes the accessories... Oh my goodness my handband collection might just be my worst bad habit going.  It started off with Under Armour and then I took my first step into Lululemon.  Big mistake... So many colors and patterns and then you get to keep the shopping bag! For socks and shoes I always hit up Sport Chek.  For socks my absolute go to's are by a brand called Diadora. So many fun colors and they don't slide down in your shoes.  And speaking of shoes the only brand I wear are Asics.  I usually have 2 pairs on the go one that I wear out and about and one pair that I keep just for working out inside. One tip for buying shoes at Sport Chek if you don't need to have them right away shop around at different locations they might have different models and sales.  Also did you know they have a Clearance section where you can usually find a great pair of shoes for like half the price?  Your welcome :)

Phew I feel like I just did a marathon shopping trip for you all!  I hope my fitness apparel addiction and need to be thrifty has given you some new ideas of where to shop and please if you have any recommendations let me know!  Happy Shopping!