A Journey To Fitness

I'm not going to lie. In the past I have dreaded shopping trips like the plague and not purchased anything for myself until absolutely necessary or it was forced upon me. As it had been almost 2 years since I'd really bought any new clothes and really needed to spruce up my wardrobe I took a shopping trip. I mentally prepared myself to try on clothes and to be open to new things. And then last weekend I took the plunge and went to the mall by myself. While I'm sure it would have been helpful to have a friend come with me to give me insight I initially was going just to figure out sizing. I also went into two stores that I have always wanted to shop at but have typically stayed away from due to the cost. I have recently come to the conclusion based on the amount of time I keep clothing that it makes sense to purchase items that are a little bit more expensive but better in quality. So low and behold I went into Ann Taylor and Loft. I originally took 12s into the fitting ro...

As with most people on the resolutions list is to continue my journey towards fitness. I will say the last few weeks have been tough between traveling and holidays and not being able to work out like I should. I have found over the last few months when I am able to work out 3 days a week I feel better. When I don't I start to get grouchy and snippy and that is just not good. The weather has been a bit of a downer the last few days being cold or snowy or rainy. While I don't mind the snow on the ground when it gets icy it's harder to manage and when it's only 15 degrees no one really wants to spend time outside (at least not here in VA). Growing up in New England at 15 degrees it's not as big of a deal and there are more things to do in the winter as you typically have the snow for months at a time. You can sled, snow show, ski, snow board, cross country ski, skate, etc. But here in VA where it only snows a few times a year and is typically gone within a few days it...