Clean Lean Machine

So today my mom and I started a challenge to eat clean.  We have both always struggled on and off with eating healthily, and always feel so much better when we do.  We were each other's support systems while I was home this summer, so I'm hoping we can continue to encourage each other even when we're not in the same state.

Some major things I'm focusing on cutting out are:
1. Soda (bye bye Coke zero
2. Chocolate
3. Carbs (This summer I stuck to only toast in the morning and I want to do that again)

I have absolutely NO willpower.  So I need to cut things out completely so I am not tempted.  It seems to work when I do that, and I don't even crave them!

I've been struggling to eat healthy since I've been back at school.  I feel like I'm always tempted with sweet treats and fried goodies.  I've also had a hard time squeezing working out.  But I'm trying!  I know I'll figure out a routine soon.

What are some of your food weaknesses? How do you control yourself?

Xoxo,

Brown Eyed Girl 

Morning thoughts

Good morning! 

Here's a picture of what has come to be my every day breakfast this summer. I often turn into a habit individual, so I like knowing what I'm going to have everyday. This is also good because since I am so crazy once I get back to school,  already knowing what works for breakfast everyday saves me a lot of time. I actually timed myself this morning and it took me under 5 minutes to toast my bread, make my tea, and cut up the banana. (Thank you Keurig for your existence). I even washed the measuring cup I used for my milk. 

Well back go the main reason of my post. I am leaving tomorrow to go back to school for dance camp. Where did the summer go?!  I truly had such a great summer. It may not have gotten off to the smoothest start but I definitely think I will look back at it and be pleased. 

I started off the summer by celebrating my daddy's 60th birthday. He is the definition of the greatest dad out there. The summer then progressed into celebrating mommy's birthday! (Our family's birthdays are 4 months in a row-- April, May, June, and July.)  June was also a big month for my little sister (I'll call her Little J. Hellooooo Gossip Girl!)  Little J graduated from high school! It was also my alma mater so that was a big deal. June was filled with some concerts, beach days, and catching up with friends!  Then July rolled around. HELLO BIRTHDAY MONTH.  We started off July by taking a family vacation to Ocean City, Maryland. I also got to celebrate the big birthday-- 21!! It was one of the best birthdays I've ever had. After I turned 21, I was finally able to go out and enjoy some night life!  I love to just go out and dance so it was nice to finally be able to go places.  As August approached, I started having some of my "lasts" and seeing family and friends for a final time before I return to school. I am going back to school super content with my summer and ready to start a great year!

What are you looking forward to this school year?!

Xoxo,

Brown Eyed Girl

Playing Catch Up

Hello bloggers!  So sorry it's been so long since I've posted. These past few weeks have been so busy since turning twenty one!  I've had tons of dinners and fun things going on. 

I spoke about going to see Kelly and Michael, and celebrating my friend Kristen's 21st birthday. That Thursday two friends and I went out to this lounge called Z Two. It was so much fun!! The next morning I had to get up very early to go to the beach with my mom, sister, and some of her friends.  That Saturday I went down to my house at school and painted my room with my mom and dad!  My dad is a pro painter, he seriously is so talented at whatever he does. (Cooking and crafting are at the top!). I chose a light green for my room. I definitively lightens up the room and is something different than I'm used to. It also matches all of my sorority things :)

Two days after that I drove down to school again for some internship meetings. I have an internship settled for the fall and hopefully one for the spring!  I felt so accomplished going down to school and attending all of these meetings. This summer really has been so good for me. 

The next night my 5 best friends and I had dinner with our high school college advisor. We became super close with her on our senior trip to Disney world, and we've been having dinners with her since we graduated. We decided to give our dinner an Italian theme, and each brought an Italian dish. It was so great catching up!  This past Saturday my mom, sister, and I attended my mom's old neighborhood reunion in Brooklyn. This was the 4th year and its always a good time!  It's so nice seeing my mom catch up with her friends that she grew up with. 

Now begins my last week of summer before I return to school for dance camp. I really can't believe I'm going to be starting my senior year!! Wasn't I just moving into my freshman year dorm?  I've learned so much being away at school and I wouldn't change it for the world. This summer has also been a big learning experience for me, and I can't wait to take it with me and start my senior year strong. 

There are so many things I'm looking forward to this year, and I can't wait to get started!

What are you looking forward to this year?

Xoxo, 

Brown Eyed Girl

It's Arrived!!

I got my new Lilly agenda in the mail yesterday!  I love agendas. I actually become a little obsessive over them haha. Well I placed my order on Monday before 12 and I got it in the mail on Tuesday!! Go Lilly!

Are you getting yourself a Lilly agenda this year?  If so, what color?! 

Xoxo,

Brown Eyed Girl