Happy Friday!

I hope you are all having a great Friday! This week seems to have really gotten away from me. Between work, Belle, and some other exciting projects, I feel like it got super crazy very fast. I have about 20 minutes before the tiny human wakes up from her nap so let's get down to business. Here are a few of my favorite things from this week! I'm linking up with Clare and Heather on this wonderful yet very rainy Friday!




Favorite Motivational Quote:

Sometimes when my alarm goes off at 4:30 AM, I have to quickly remind myself that I can either roll over and groan about it, or get up and realize that it's going to be a great day! I truly believe your attitude has more power over your life than almost anything else.


Favorite Recipe:

I shared this Sugar Free Avocado Chocolate Pudding recipe with you guys a couple of weeks ago, but it is still by far my new favorite treat! I have made it multiple times since I first shared it on the blog. If you haven't tried it yet, and you love chocolate, what are you waiting for?


Favorite Belle Outfit:

My favorite Belle outfit of the week definitely had to be the pink camo onesie she got from Grandpa George for Christmas. Girl can definitely rock the camo don't you think?



Favorite Workout:

My favorite workouts this week have definitely come in my Barre class. Something about this playlist is extra booty burning. I leave every class dripping in sweat and I am definitely sore. The awesome clients that join me for class are really what make it so much fun!




Favorite Article:

My very talented friend, Alison at Fearlessly Fierce, wrote a great article this week about why fitness should be something that you strive to incorporate into your life each and every day versus just bikini season. She is one smart cookie, so I definitely recommend you pop over and check her out.


And that is what I'm loving this week! It's time to grab the tiny human and head to the studio for my Barre class. I hope you all have a wonderful Friday and a great weekend!

What made your week fabulous?

In health,

Lauren

With all of the millions of fad diets and fancy workouts out there, this is a nice reminder that it's ok to keep fitness simple!

Think Before You Drink

The season of holiday parties is upon us, and with that comes numerous opportunities to consume empty calories through alcohol. Now, don't get me wrong, I LOVE a good glass of red wine as much as the next girl, but be sure to think before you down one too many. Your waistline may pay for it the next day as much as your pounding head will. Next time you reach for your favorite adult beverage keep these stats in mind. 

Source: Womenshealthmag.com

Christmas Presents

Our first Christmas presents went under the tree this week. I am still waiting on quite a few to arrive via the UPS man, but I am almost completely done shopping! Thank goodness for online shopping. Going to the mall/a million stores with a baby is down right impossible.


Christmas Music

Country Christmas Music playing in the house always makes it feel like the holidays. Belle and I usually have a Christmas music jam session while we are cooking dinner. Currently, this is our favorite playlist!




My Favorite Workout Buddy

And last but not least, my favorite little walking buddy. We just started putting her in the stroller like a big girl, instead of in her infant carrier, and she loves it. She just lounges in her stroller likes a rock star and carries on a running conversation with Sophie while we walk around the neighborhood.