Right at the beginning of summer I gave you some ideas to shake up your exercise routine, by being inspired by nature, the people around you and even to listen to your own dreamy self. How is it going?
I ask because we are smack dab in the middle of summer and this is when everything goes awry. Vacations have either whisked you off to la la land already or they are about to and for the most part that is a GREAT thing. We all need to unwind and enjoy life's pleasures but completely letting everything fall by the waist-side can make you feel unhealthy & gluttonous by season's end.
So I am checking in with you.
Have you been enjoying your summer? How’s your energy level? Are you still moving your body everyday?
Better yet, I want you to check in with yourself. This is a GREAT time to fine-tune how you plan to happily engage in the rest of your summer by finding a balance between playing, eating good food and relaxing.
Sticking to these 3 Simple Rules can help you have a summer bursting of fun filled times & memories without the blues come summer’s end.
1. Wake up EVERY morning and move - During the first couple of weeks in June I found myself getting distracted by the excitement of the season. So I had to alter my plan and make sure I worked out first thing in the morning. Normally being a midday exerciser this threw me for a loop but after 3 days I got used to it and was so happy to have “me” checked off my list for the day.
2. Take advantage of summer's lite fare - Smoothies,Veggies and Fruit, Oh My! Start your day with this smoothie HERE or balance out the burgers and hot dogs with a side of veggies or fruit. I LOVE grilling up sliced zucchini, a mix of bell pepper strips and chunks of red onion on our veggie basket with just a drizzle of olive oil and a few cranks of salt & pepper. It only takes 10-15 minutes and it’s simple, healthy and feels light in your belly.
Tip from my husband, Ryan, be sure to toss the veggies every couple of minutes or they will stick and burn to the tray. Don’t have one? I found the one we use on the Target website HERE, it’s only $19 and totally worth it.
3. Once you have completed #1 & #2, rest up - Some days this might mean going to sit quietly on your porch, at a park or at the beach and reading a book. Other days it may be calling up some friends and enjoying a bottle of wine. I’m LOVING my Rose this season, so crispy, light and fruity.
By simply following the above you will find a balance of body, mind and soul, feel great and enjoy the weightlessness of these last few summer week’s.
Weightless by Natasha Bedingfield
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Lastly, I have to give a huge shout out to my baby girl, Nora, who turns 3 TODAY! Oh my goodness, my baby isn’t so much my baby anymore but in my eyes she always will. This cutie is always so happy and ultra polite. No joke, she says please and thank you for everything, which adds to her cuteness. All that aside, she teaches and reminds me everyday that life should be light and fun. And…we should all SMILE MORE!
Happy Birthday Cutie Pie! We All Love You To Pieces!!!
