It’s Okay

February 21, 2013 by

Sometimes we get a little caught up in those small things that really don’t matter at the end of the week. We have too much on our plates, completely over-think the days away.

When we get overwhelmed, things can build up and feel the need to constantly overstimulated. It’s really pointless to think this way, it doesn’t serve us in a positive direction but leads us to unnecessary anxieties. Life is much too short to focus on insignificant things.

We add useless pressure into our lives focusing on the future, when we can sit back and enjoy the journey of life, be happy in the present moment, and just let go. Sometimes it’s perfectly acceptable to sit back, simplify our minds, and say it’s okay…

banana oats

…that in typical blogger fashion, you eat oatmeal for Breakfast most mornings

…that for the past week, all you’ve done for workouts is walk

…to have dreams about your future, without knowing exactly it is you want to do

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…to eat Breakfast for Dinner three nights in a row

…to be grateful where I am right now

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…to say no to plans because you just need some “me time”

…to know all the words in the movie Clueless

…to be content with not being perfect

pumpkin bread

…to bring snacks with you at all time

almond butter

…to ignore the serving sizes on nut butter

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…to shamelessly take selfies with your favorite drink

…to replace water with vodka (on the weekends, of course)

…to strive to not be like everyone else

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…to go to Starbucks twice in one day.

…to love yourself

quinoa pasta

…to eat Lunch at 11 because you’re freaking hungry

…to be thankful for all I have in life

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…to celebrate the small things

…to wear the same thing two days in a row because “nobody saw you” the day before

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…to consider your workout for the day walking around in heels

However, it’s not okay to miss a day without coffee;)

Instead of letting insignificant moments take over your day and turn them into a bad one, get rid of that pressure you feel to be perfect. It’s not going to happen, and you’re beautiful just the way you are. With all your quirks and silly behaviors because they make you you.

 What helps you the most when you feel overwhelmed?

What’s something you do everyday that YOU truly enjoy as “me time”?

What are your “it’s okay” moments in your life?

Have a beautiful Thursday!

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Confessions

February 1, 2013 by

Happy Friday! It’s finally February! Did anyone else feel like this week dragged?! Someone asked me what day it was on Tuesday and I totally thought it was Thursday. Sadly it was not. However, Friday finally is here.

Right now, I’m sitting here with my big cup of coffee, a side of water and some strawberries to snack on before I break for Lunch. This makes me really wish it were Summer time.

Confession 1 - Something weird happened the other morning. I made oats without pumpkin.

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Outfit of the Day

March 21, 2012 by

My OOTD:

Here’s the whole outfit from earlier.

Why, hello awkward hands

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 Sorry to make you super jealous of my bronzed skin, I can’t help it ;)

 

Do you have a favourite pair of shoes?

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Tuesday Truths

March 20, 2012 by

Thanks for the love on the HIIT workout, its a doozy!

My day started out at the early morning of 5 AM for a spin class, I love spin. I came home and followed my usual routine.
Shower, makeup, breakfast, finish hair, coffee, and all that fun stuff ;)

Breakfast
Egg White Oats

  • 1/3 cup oat bran
  • 1/2 cup egg whites
  • 1/2 tablepoon chia seeds
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin
  • tons on cinnamon and stevia
  • topped with raw cashew butter

I got my topic idea today from Katie!

It got me to thinking that I go through my day to day activities in the same motion everyday. I always eat within my comfort zone, and never ever go out to eat with others. Honestly, I’m still so afraid of someone else handling my food. Not knowing exactly what is going in my food freaks me out because I have no control over what is going into that meal. I’ve decided to start challenging myself with these issues. No one can live this way, especially when the norm includes people going out to eat meals together, that is how most of my friends and family enjoy each other’s company. I’m going to need to start living in other people’s worlds too not just my own little health bubble!

Shoes I love-I'll show you my outfit later

I am happy I have the support of my family during this, of course this is the least of concerns compared to what some other people are going through at the moment. I am just thankful my friends and family have been with me through out my recovery. They help me to stay grounded and realize what is really important in my life. I need to always remember that there is in fact a line between TOO healthy, and also TOO unhealthy.

While I know how great it feels to eat healthy, and be healthy in general there is a fine line where I won’t make my mom smile because I won’t try something she made special for dinner. And it’s hard to realize that this struggle does not only affect me, but also everyone in my family too. Orthorexia nervosa is a term I don’t think many people are aware of, being so pre occupied with everything healthy is in fact a problem. There needs to be more awareness on this, I believe. And talking about it is a great start.

[I recommend reading Health Food Junkies, it talks a lot about Orthorexia and is a great read]

Anyways, thats my little spiel for today!

Hope your all having a great day! :)

Have you ever felt that you are too healthy at time?
Or do you know anyone who is?

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