Here I am at my first baseball game in Minnesota. Now I've lived in Las Vegas my entire life. I never would have thought to find myself in the Midwest/North...like ever. But I think things like this happen when you just let life happen. I suppose I wasn't doing that for most of my adult life. I kind of just let it go by, accepting mediocracy, and never allowing myself to be happy...well I am now.

That handsome man on my right is Eric. I met him while he was on a trip to Vegas. And we just clicked. I won't make this post a romance novel but I will say and not afraid to admit that he is a big motivator in my decision to leave this town. He has shown me what it's like to just be myself and have a good time. He is the door to the life I've always dreamed of. He is an amazing human and getting to know him has been the greatest moments of my life by far. I love him.

Some people may find a move like this thoughtless and rushed...I know most of my family will think so. Except my parents. They are 100% supportive of my choice and I never thought they'd ever be. They completely surprised me. Everything feels as if all of this was supposed to happen long ago, and the long wait is only making the pieces fall where they are supposed to that much easier. I believe they truly sense my happiness...and that's all they've ever wanted for me and my siblings. They taught me everything I needed to function in the real world, and they know I got the goods to handle things on my own. It's my time. And they know that. I'm ready.

This move does involve a guy. And yes a motivating factor in my move would be him, but it means so much more than that. I am not moving for a guy. The guy instead is encouraging my growth and supports me in anything that could help in my personal development...we just so happen to be happy together. WHAT A BONUS! if you ask me...I'd say I got a pretty good deal :)

It's a great day to say no to that processed food

I have to say choosing the healthier options gives you no reason to regret it. I've never felt so good. As soon as I woke up this morning I walked to the grocery store near by filled up my 1 gallon water bottle and bought some oats to try the protein pancakes (which were DELICIOUS) When I got home I ate half a banana with peanut butter for my pre-work out. I did 10 minutes of high intensity cardio and a full body sculpt exercise thru the toneitup channel on youtube. I love those girls. I swear it, they are my motivation. I make no excuses anymore. And that is one thing I've realized a person will do once they start growing up. Making good smart choices, being responsible without making an excuse. And I love it. I am ready for the day EVERYDAY.

My meals today
Breakfast--half banana, 1 packet justinas honey peanut butter, post work out-protein pancakes (egg whites, oats, cottage cheese, half mashed banana, cinnamon, vanilla protein powder)
Lunch--half chicken breast, cup asparagus, one baked sweet potato
Snack--choco/coconut lara bar (YUMMY) handful self made trail mix (sliced almonds, dried cranberries, dark chocolate, kashi protein crunch cereal)
Dinner--kale, banana, apple, blueberry, chia seed smoothie with almond milk (Which I am currently drinking) along with 5 carrot sticks and slices of cucumbers with red roasted hummus..

I am having such an incredible time saving money and eating right. Finding new things to make everyday. I am finding such comfort in my own kitchen. I Don't think eating out will be a regular thing anymore. Last time I ate out I was bloated the rest of the night. Nighty night!

Day 1 of my everydays

I'm Stacy. And well, I decided to start blogging my days to remember these days. Things have been changing and I just felt the need to keep a record of my journey to adulthood. I've always thought about what it meant to grow up. What am I supposed to be doing? Who am I supposed to be? It used to baffle me a lot until recently. I used to feel like I am consistently missing my chances to be successful. But one day  I had, well, an epiphany almost. I had decided to stop living in a fast paced world and enjoy my life. Not in a "spend buckets of cash" enjoy, but slow down and appreciate the beauty of my life.
It all started when I was watching government conspiracy videos on youtube. I started researching ways to be more self sufficient. Led to learning a trade. After that, having my own vegetable garden. And then somehow led to vegetarianism? Anyway, I loved my decision. It went very well for about a week. I stopped caffeine consumption. And then I started going to the gym again. Decided THATS IT...I AM GOING TO TAKE CARE AND LOVE MY BODY. So then, I decided becoming a vegetarian at the same time I started a work out regimen would be difficult. So I'm starting slow. And now I am here. Blogging about my days and the food I am eating and the workouts I am enjoying. Starting today :) (Keep in mind I work a night job 7-3 off on Mondays and Tuesdays)

Day One:
Tuesday-Woke up 1:00pm
Took my dog out for a 30 minute walk around the neighborhood
Ate HALF A BANANA (saved the rest for my smoothie)
Engaged in a booty and ab workout 30 minutes
BREAKFAST-protein smoothie (half banana, coconut flesh, mango slices, coconut milk, coconut water, almond milk, 1 scoop vanilla whey protein, ice)
LUNCH-cucumber slices and hummus
DINNER- baked chicken breast flavored with mrs. dash garlic and herb seasoning (salt free) topped with lemon slice and cilantro. baked sweet potato and asparagus.
SNACK/DESSERT-self made trail mix (dried cranberries, almond slices, dark chocolate)

I'm quite new to blogging and am not finding it easy to be whitty and charming. But I'm hoping as time progresses I will get better.