A year in review: Cesars, sisters, sushi, and new beginings!

I'm back! I haven't blogged in MONTHS! I took the summer to spend time with my family and we were away for a month, then when I returned I decided to look for a part-time 'real-job' to distract me from some of life's issues. I got a job as receptionist at a local hair salon. It was nice to get out of the house, but was also very taxing since I was already struggling with balance. Aside from work and play I had a very emotional year full of changes. I spent the second half of 2014 heartbroken, struggling as a family and as a person. Though I still ate healthy and exercised, my heart just wasn't in it like it once was. This led me to put my limited energy into some really negative places. Turns out the 'YOLO' (you only live once) can sometimes be a regrettable motto...

The Positive Side of 2014 (i'm human):
I learnt:

-you can't do it all
-If you party as much as possible, you will get it out of your system, eventually (and that time is now

-drinking Caesars like water may be delicious, it will take its toll on your jeans. 

-smoking only when you drink WILL turn into a habit
-if you must eat your feelings, sushi is always the answer
-muscle memory
-your friends can only listen so much
-therapy IS therapeutic
-sometimes you have to completely lose yourself to remember where to find yourself
-actions have consequences
-family is forgiving
-when people walk away, new and amazing people will walk in
-it's never too late to start over

Now that I have ended that chapter, i'm ready to make 2015 my fitness bitch. I am more excited than you can even imagine to be able and ready to put all of my effort into my goals and dreams. I have been keeping a journal of goals daily to-do's to keep myself accountable.

Goals for 2015:

-Tie up loose ends
-de-clutter my home and my mind
-stop feeding bad habits
-practice patience & gratitude
-nurture positive relationships
-teach Becca to read
-run 5 days a week (on top of my usual strength training)
-run a 20km
-go to the ocean
-the old cliche, appreciate the small things, because in the end they are the big things

...and just my favorite song right now;)

Favorite Memories of 2014:

Thank you to all my friends and family who stuck by my side this past year, I love you more than you know. <3

Stay tuned for what i've been doing to stay active and clean my body using 'The Whole 30" <3

Happy New Year!!!
xoxoxo
-Steph