Thursday Things
Middle of August already and time is flying!!! How does this happen? And why am I always repeating myself? But SERIOUSLY…this summer has flown by and in Charleston lately it has been hot as hell. It reminds me of Houston heat and it is intense, dehydrating, and literally an energy zapper. I have had to cut back on Lucy’s walks, because she can’t even handle it right now. So basically, screw blow drying or trying to do your hair and using body lotion, I am just living in workout clothes, cutoff jeans and tanks, and flowy dresses!
August has been a busy month for both of us…We spent 5 days in St. Thomas to celebrate a friend’s 60th birthday. Shannon had a quick getaway to Wisconsin. He’s been INSANELY busy with work and watching him work outside, in attics, and in crawl spaces is nuts…I don’t know how he does it. I personally have been busy and excited to be filming more workouts, trying new products, pushing myself physically, and also doing some BIG emotional and energy growth. It all feels REALLY GOOD!
Let’s touch on some things this Thursday, before August totally disappears, because there is a lot to cover for the remainder of this month!
Freshly made…Delivered to your door…REAL ingredients…And supporting like minded people in the fitness and health community in Charleston…I’m so HERE for this! The ingredients…Organic all purpose flour (11.5% protein content)...Filtered Water…Sea Salt…Organic Rosemary.
It is too easy for me to go down a dark rabbit hole about what is put in our food today, so I am going to keep it short and sweet. We are being poisoned and it is scary, so take some extra time to read the ingredients and see what you are putting in your body. It’s really hard to do these days, but I personally just do my best. And one way to do that is buy local bread made with real ingredients, plus you are supporting local businesses.
Just like with food, I have become more attentive to what I am putting on my body these days! Soaps, lotions, shampoos, and even candles can have lots of toxic ingredients. Again, I am doing my best to educate myself, try new things, and share my experiences with you, so you can learn and benefit as well.
If you have been following me for awhile, you know that my skincare routine is pretty BLAH! Within the past year though, I have started to slowly but surely add some new products into my routine to help keep my skin healthy, glowy, and sunkissed. I am a mermaid and spend lots of time by the sea and in the sun, so I am just trying to see what works best for my body and my lifestyle and it has been fun to try new products along the way!
For two weeks, I have and will be using a new skincare product by Urthy Scents called KYUR Face Oil. I am going to be doing a full review next week, so make sure to check back to learn more about this product and what my thoughts are! I am excited to share with y’all!
STRENGTH TRAINING
Lifting all the heavy things as of lately because it just feels so damn GOOD! I have been spending a lot of time at the gym and taking classes at The Works that incorporate weights and the band and these workouts are building my strength, my endurance, and always boosting my MOOD! Lifting weights just hits differently and it what is making me feel really good from the inside out, so why change it. I am starting to add more workout REELS to my Instagram page, so make sure that you are following me HERE. My workouts are functional, basic, require minimal equipment, and you can do them anywhere.
BOOKWORM
I can’t stop reading and I won’t stop reading! Between not watching as much TV anymore and canceling some social media apps, it has opened a lot more space to do other things. I know that I live in my little bubble, but my brain is clearer, I am happier, and reading allows me to relax, daydream, and just be at peace. Lately, I have been reading a book a week. I am itching to start reading something different, so over the next couple of weeks I want to change it up. Again, follow me on Instagram HERE, because I share all of my book reviews in my “2023 Books” icon.
LEVELING UP
Over the past two weeks my good friend and I have been having some deep REAL conversations about our lives, aging, marriage, and all the things (the good and the icky)! They have been intense, raw, eye opening, but beautiful and inspiring. It’s a fire that has been lit in both of our bellies and it’s been like a light switch that has been turned on…AH HA moments that we need! Blame it on the new moon vibes, because this New Moon is an opportunity to break through fears, old programming, and expectations. It’s time to take up space, live unapologetically, FREE, break old patterns, and just be an overall badass. Damn it feels good to even write it out and share it…I’ve come a long long way, but there is still work to be done and that is OKAY with me, because this feeling is AMAZING!
Halfway through August…WHEW!
xoxo
