Today ends my 10 day vacation! It was so great being able to enjoy 1/3 of the month being non-scheduled for things. My life has been so busy lately that is was great to slow down! Now, I can’t say I completely slowed down… I went shopping, hung out with family and friends, completed some DIY projects around our home, organized my master and home office closets, listed clothing and other items for sale on eBay, went to my cousins’ birthday party, cruised around in my new Jeep, spent some quality time with my husband and puppy, and of course, celebrated my birthday (on September 10th)! =)
Every year around my birthday, I feel really motivated to improve my life in some way. This year, I have chosen to become more fit. My goal isn’t to lose weight, it’s to eat healthier for my body and make a point to work out more than I currently do. An additional part of my plan is to make my lunches from our previous night’s leftovers. We eat really healthy at dinner, but for lunches, I typically grab a fresh salad at the cafe. While it’s definitely healthy, it’s quite boring. Bringing leftovers like grilled salmon and garlic broccoli, slow cooked beef with carrots and onions, chicken kabobs, etc. will definitely liven up my lunches! I’m really looking forward to this!! =)
So today, my motivation Monday is: “A fit, healthy body – that is the best fashion statement.”
This week, I urge you all to take the stairs, park a little farther away, or bring a healthy snack or lunch to work! It will only help ourselves feel happier and healthier!
Happy Monday!
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ellenr886 says
great goals! i have been working on snacking more healthy (and less often) and cooking all my dinners instead of buying frozen meals at the store. Good luck! u can do it!
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Preeti says
good luck in your fitness endeavor! you’re inspiring!
Adaleta Avdic says
We have been trying our hardest to work out as often & best we can because we really want to be in shape for Cancun this December…it’s a struggle because it’s either too hot or raining since we are in monsoon season still here and the motivation is lacking. I know a healthy fit body is great and all, but I’d rather have a beer after work or a glass of wine…AKA not helping my case here. Thanks for the motivation! xx, adaatude.com
GlamKaren says
LOVE your thought for today… and about adding something fabulous to your life as your bday rolls around! Being healthy and fit should always be the focus over anything else! Love it.
xx, Karen
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Addie says
Happy birthday, and well wishes with your goals!! That’s an awesome way to thank God/the Universe for keeping you here, by taking care of you! Get fit, girl!
McKenna says
Great idea! I’m looking forward to getting fit again after this baby comes!! xo
McKenna
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Brooke Ellen says
I agree 100% with your motivation for today! I need to actually listen to it!!! And I am fully with you in all your tips about being healthier!
xoxo
Brooke
ellespann says
love this! food is such a fun way to pep up your tastebuds and body.
elle
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Sarah Blodgett says
Great mantra.. a fit, healthy body IS the best fashion statement!!!
Kisses,
Sarah
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The Block is Haute (@theblockishaute) says
Great goal! I’m on that same journey too. Seeing my older family members on vacation reminded me to stay healthy and fit now – and hopefully that will carry me through my older years.
xoxo. | cymone.
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Tami says
Hubby and I are currently discussing healthier choices in our daily living. He wants to walk outdoors. I want to do workouts inside. So far we’ve went walking once.
Darcy says
A 10 day vacation sounds so wonderful. What a fun idea to set new goals for yourself every birthday. Best of luck to you!!!
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Whitney Mills says
I’m glad you enjoyed your vacation! I agree on being healthy and I worked out today 🙂
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Brooke says
Good luck as you work towards this goal, you will do great and you already look so amazing!
xo,
Brooke | KBStyled
Mary says
Love that statement because its so true and important to remember! Glad to hear that you are fully relaxed!
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