Starting the day off right!

This morning I woke up exhausted! I gave Reese a ride to class (got me out of bed which was good!) and then realized I had the whole morning ahead of me. With really nothing (besides homework...) pressing to be done.

Okay.. well, I knew that I needed to work out, I just couldn't get myself to do it! I have gotten so lazy this past month or so, mostly just putting it off and saying that surely just riding my bike to school a few times a week is good enough. While it is good, I feel my energy levels tanking... and know how important working out is!

I decided the least I could do was an at-home-workout.
My go to is Popsugar Fitness, so I pulled it up and picked a 30 min workout. (it was a tough one, but definitely fun and unique if you want to give it a shot!)

Now that my muscles were warm, I was actually excited to do my daily stretches! (like I mentioned in this post as part of Blogilates #stretchrevolution)

I CANNOT RECOMMEND IT ENOUGH! 

I missed the first couple days, and since it was a nice Saturday morning, I decided to play catchup! I started off with Day 1 & Day 2, but was loving so much I ended up doing Day 3 (today) as well! (rather than putting it off until tonight before bed)

(click here for Cassey's high-res version)

I know a lot of these poses look difficult, but if you watch her insta videos she will lead you through a series of stretches leading up the final stretch to really open up and stretch your muscles. I found this super helpful!! Especially because I am less flexible than ever!

Week 1 is legs, and my legs and hips have been so tight lately, which I realized is probably what was making my lower back sore as well... stretching this morning definitely helped me open up my hips, and my legs and back feel great now!

So there's my pitch. Seriously, I am so excited about this, and can only imagine how great I will feel by the end of the 28 days! Are you in? 

(check out her website here for more details!)

11.2.18-Weekend charms

Happy Weekend! I am so relieved to have reached another weekend; it was a busy week, and now we are one week closer to Thanksgiving! Yay! 

Here are some my favorites I came across this week: 

///Isn't this post on minimalism beautiful? Lisa Avellan put into words exactly what I have been trying to accomplish in my life these past few months. 

///How do you think seven minutes of stretching everyday might help you? #Stretchrevolution begins November 1st and I am super excited to try it! It's something quick & simple that I can commit to everyday!

///Very cute, simple, fall outfit inspiration!

///The Everygirl posted a link to these boots & my goodness, are they perfect or what? Makes me wish I was in the market for black booties. So dainty and SO perfect! (Also the heel? V cute.) 

///These super cute earrings!, PLUS they are on SALE! @Jcrewfactory

///Have you noticed that Halloween (an American holiday) is spreading around the world? Even in Scandinavia people are getting festive! Talk about cute Halloween party! 

///& also currently loving all things Emily Hein, especially this reminder that it's okay to 'give-up' on a diet if it's not working for you!

What about you? Have you come across anything anything awesome this week? Any fun plans for the weekend? (heart)(heart)