Healthy Lifestyle

I confess. I fell off the bandwagon when it comes to working out and eating healthy. Don't worry, I've paid for it. But now that the winter blues are going away and my schedule has calmed down I've re-committed myself to a healthy lifestyle.

This past Sunday I update my healthy lifestyle board, which was actually really fun. I printed out a compilation of motivating quotes to push me towards eating healthy and working out.

I've decided that I'm not on a diet, I'm going to be watching my calories but there will be no obsessive counting. I've made small, doable goals that I plan on crossing off as I go!

Over my spring break I went and bought weights so that I can do quick workouts at home when I don't have time to make it to the gym. Since my tennis shoes are over two years old (thanks Timehop) I also bought a new pair of tennis shoes that make me feel pretty cool.

Here are some of my favorite quotes, workouts & tips!

Great tip on how to drink more water from Carly at College Prepster!



Slowly building my activewear collection thanks to Emily from Ivory Lane!

Great moves to sculpt your arms!


I just may start making a smoothie for dinner on the go!

A great graphic of what to order when you get a drink, which normally have lots of calories!

A favorite graphic designer and blogger of mine, Breckenridge Charapich, has an amazing and inspirational Instagram, you should follow her!


I will post my mini healthy inspiration board soon, and I really hope that this has helped you change your lifestyle!

Do you have any blog posts regarding healthy lifestyles? Favorite fitness blogger? Let me know in the comments or tweet me @ash_vickneyPR!


xoxo

Setting Up for a New Semester

I can't believe that some people have already started their semester!  I don't start until January 26th but I'm definitely starting to prepare already.

1// Order Books: There are a lot of options out there, so right away start comparing prices. Create a spread sheet if you're really looking at saving money and compare prices. Normally my biggest decision is whether or not I will be renting books!

2// School Supplies: Go through all of your college supplies and refill what needs to be refilled. The last thing you want to be doing is making a midnight Target run for important study or project supplies.

3// Identify known semester long projects or non-school deadlines: For me this means applying for scholarships and summer internships. You may have a senior thesis or another project. I would look at getting everything together or even starting ahead of time.

4// Organize your living space: After a long time away from school things tend to get a little out of place, especially since finals are generally a hectic time in every aspect of college life.

5// Create a Schedule for yourself: I create mine in excel, but you can do an old fashioned paper schedule too. I schedule group meetings and times to exercise. I have about 4 copies of it, and it's honestly a life saver.

This a potential schedule, don't worry!

If you're looking for more ways to prep for your semester, check out other posts, Tips for a Successful Semester and  New Semester Prep.

What do you do before a new semester?

xoxo