T.O.L. – Questions For You

Happy Thursday everyone! 

Can you believe that it is already Thursday?! I can’t. This week is really flying by. I think this is due to the fact that we just had a long weekend. Fingers crossed another will come soon. 😉 I’m getting back into the groove of blogging again, and I am happy to be typing out my random thoughts again! (Hey, Amanda!) ^_^

 

1. I am more than happy that is September. September marks the start of fall. I LOVE FALL. Seriously, I have been loving the candle scents that have been coming out and the treats. Have you seen those new Jeff Whips products, english muffins, coffee flavors, PUMPKIN PIE, M&M’s, etc. Heaven in my mouth you guys!

2. When talking about Fall, you can’t help but bring up pumpkin. I am a huge lover of pumpkin. I love it in my oatmeal, in my cookies, just everything. I love pumpkin spiced coffee and teas. I also start to use cinnamon a lot more in the fall. I can’t be the only one. Fingers crossed my skin doesn’t get an orange tint! 😀

3. Along with lifting, I have been starting to do more yoga. I haven’t really gotten the relaxing bit to it yet (still skwirming), but I can tell you that is really improving my tolerance to soreness and increasing my strength. It’s very relaxing. The fact that it is required by one of my classes gives me a good reason to buy more yoga pants. 😉

4. Even though it does reach 100+ degrees F here in Arizona, I have been feeling cold a lot more lately. I’m basically living in sweatpants, leggings, and hoodies. Is this normal? O.o

5. I have finally been sleeping through the nights more now. Usually I wake up about four times, but I haven’t been lately! I think it’s due to the fact that I’ve been so busy. Hey, I’m not complaining! This girl loves her sleep. 🙂

6. I really, really, really want to do some traveling.

7. My reading kick has been put into gear again. I weened off for a while, but now I am knocking out books. I love reading as well as listening to audio books while I’m on the go. It really does come in handy and I love the personality from the readers!

8. With choosing a university next year, I have been getting all these types of feels. I have been feeling anxious for going, overwhelmed by the option, a bit sad that my parents don’t want me to leave the nest, and just confused. For anyone in college, can you please leave me some tips for choosing college and getting prepared? It would be well appreciated. 😀

9. I am starting to get away from social media more. I have decided to delete my accounts to some websites, but I’m still keeping the major ones. It’s just so overwhelming to me. I know it may be weird to some, but I love disconnecting. It stresses me out. Is it like this with anyone else?

10. I HOPE YOU HAVE AN AMAZING DAY, BECAUSE YOU’RE BEAUTIFUL AND YOU DESERVE TO. ❤

-Just the questions from above. 🙂

– + What’s on your mind?

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WIAW: Finally Balanced with Food

Happy Wednesday my lovely readers!

I’m into my fourth week of school (I’m still surprised on that!) and I am getting more adjusted to the schedule. My days are typically gym in the morning, classes from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm , and then do what I have to do afterwards. I also want to mention in the intro that I have just been feeling so blessed, comfortable, and happy lately. Seriously, this is the first time in such a long time that I am genuinely happy and comfortable with my eating. I usually stress over macros and calories, but now I am just eating. You guys, I’M ACHIEVING BALANCE finally. You don’t understand how happy this makes me! ^_^

Egg sandwich with spinach & sriracha, potato hash with zucchini and avocado, tuna, and veggies.

THE BEST TACO SALAD. 🙂

Chicken, potato hash, beans, eggs topped with sriracha, broccoli.

Grilled chicken, pasta, veggies.

Cinnamon vanilla egg white oats with blueberries and almonds.

Tuna, potato hash with avocado, beans, an egg, veggies.

Vanilla egg white oats topped with blueberries and almonds with a side of coffee.

Turkey burger and veggies.

Egg with sriracha, salad with turkey, and corn flakes topped with strawberries.

Roasted chicken, rutabaga, and sweet potato.

Chicken, potato hash with avocado, egg, pickles, veggies.

Cinnamon pumpkin egg white oats topped with blueberries and peanut butter with coffee.

Pork topped with mustard, salad topped with ham, corn flakes topped with strawberries.

Chicken topped with mustard, potato and zucchini hash with avocado, corn on the cob, beans, an egg, spaghetti squash.

Chicken topped with mustard, seasoned white rice, and veggies.

A burger, sweet potato fries, corn on the cob, spaghetti squash.

Chicken and mustard, beans, potato hash, avocado, and veggies.

I hope you have an amazing day filled with delicious eats! ❤

-What have you been eating lately?
-What did you eat over Labor Day weekend?
-What’s your favorite BBQ food?
-Are you ready for fall flavors?! 😀

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