• Health,  Lifestyle,  Weight Loss

    How I Started Running as a Beginner

    Let me start by saying that a few months ago, I literally could not run more than 1-2 minutes at a time, and now I’m sitting down to write this post as I just finished a four-mile run (that I actually enjoyed!). Eeek!!! Four miles may not seem like much to some folks, but this is a super exciting goal for me! I’ve never exactly enjoyed running, but between moving and traveling so much, I just got to the point where I wanted to be able to go outside for a “quick run” as my workout and have fun. Running is also a great way to quickly burn calories while…

  • Health,  Lifestyle,  Weight Loss

    Weight Loss Tracker

    Hi y’all! So one of the things I want to focus on with this blog is health and fitness! I am by no means any type of dietician or a personal trainer- I am however a self-proclaimed expert in finding balance and enjoying life while also trying to get in shape! More to come on this topic in later posts, but for now, I wanted to share a little printable tool for those of you who are trying to find your goal weight! Go ahead and download and print this weight loss tracker and put it somewhere that it will serve as a constant reminder for you and your weight…

  • Lifestyle

    Starting Sweet Southern Grit

    This past year has been crazy! I’ve moved twice (between two different states), switched jobs, got a puppy, got engaged (!!), got legally married (!!!), and started planning a wedding. I’ve learned a TON over the past year- from budgeting and losing weight, to becoming a military spouse, helicopter-puppy mom, and everything in between. I have lost about 30 pounds so far on my journey, and look forward to sharing my favorite recipes, workouts, and tips that I’ve learned along the way! With that being said, I can ALWAYS appreciate a good reason to celebrate. So… I will also be incorporating entertaining hacks and ideas for tailgating, healthy recipes, and…