So, yesterday I worked out for the first time in almost a week {I was on vacation!} and I am so sore! It was Abs and Thighs yesterday for the Blogilates January Calendar and today is Back and Butt day.

But there's one problem..I am SO SORE!  My abs and the sides of my butt are dying! Especially my abs...oh my god wtf did I do yesterday?!

Anyway, so I was thinking..is it okay to workout when I'm sore?  I would assume it is, only if it doesn't hinder my technique or is super uncomfortable.  And I'm not working my abs, so they'll be able to get a break.  I think that's the point of not working out when sore; to give your muscles a break.  Luckily, tomorrow is Dance Day! This calendar is planned super well.

So what do you guys do when you're sore?  Usually, I like to pamper myself-I do some yoga, take a bath, and massage my sore muscles with coconut oil.  So relaxing.
<3
Maggi

Well hey there! It's been a while..I guess I've either been too busy or {gulp} too lazy to post..

Anyway, I'm back at school now as of last night and am going to the gy in about 30 mins. Haven't been to the school's gym in months..I'm excited! We're blessed here with a HUGE, wonderful gym!
Unfortunately, there's no classes going on since it's still Winter Break..guess I'll have to get creative and do my own workout.  I'm thinking some cardio {intervals on the treadmill} followed by lots and lots of lunges/squats/ab workout.  I really need to be able to do better side planks.

So, I'm snacking on some dates, trail mix, and carob chips to give me some much needed gym energy.

When I come home I'm thinking of making some soup and having a rice cake with hummus

or

a green smoothie!!  Oooh, yeah, probably that one..mhmm

Alright, I'm gonna go get ready! Hope to talk to you guys soon!

Bye :)

Well, hello there.
So, a new year, hmm?  How did 2013 go for you?  It was a whirlwind for me; money troubles, body images/depression issues, and my mom had multiple strokes that ended with her in the hospital for 2 weeks {and during Finals week, too, as if it's not stressful enough}.  But there was a bunch of good in 2013, too; I built strong relationships, I feel like I came out of my shell and learned to cope in uncomfortable situations, I’ve learned how certain foods make me feel physically and mentally {sorry, Bloom Bake Shop, your cupcakes are delicious but I just can’t eat 3 of them anymore!}, but most importantly, I think that I have a better relationship with myself.

I would like to touch on that, actually, as I think it is an important subject.

For the past maybe 8 years I have had a difficult relationship with my body and food.  I have suffered with Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, {very} low self-esteem, and all of it only resulted in me hating myself.  Just last night I had a meltdown because I ate 3 very delicious treats from Bloom Bakeshop, took a nap, and when I woke up I felt physically exhausted and mentally unfocused.  I had a pounding, debilitating headache that seemed to affect everything; I was so damn grumpy, so irritable, and so sensitive. I cried for a good 20 minutes just because I felt so clouded.  It was a nightmare.
And then I realized; for the first time in years I wasn’t upset because of the fact that I ATE 3 WHOLE SUGARY, HIGH CALORIE TREATS, but I was aware of how they actually made my mind and body feel {and I didn't beat myself up for it}.  That to me is a revelation. I was in sync with my body and I felt really good about that.

I ended up having a really great New Year’s Eve despite the earlier meltdown, I ate a nice salad, some trail mix, and grapes for dinner and felt oh so much better for giving my body what it wanted and needed.

I just read an article by Cassey Ho where she stated: