Basic Babe Health Kick

Hey Babes! October is here and that means one thing for me. My Boston Babe Health Kick 2015-2016 has officially begun. I try to start a health kick around this time every October, despite the temptation of the delicious seasonal baked goods that appear this time of year- IS BUTTER A CARB?

SO WHY OCTOBER?

The warm weather is over (or should be) and this means weekend trips, beach days, and country concerts are on a seven-month hiatus.  Many Babes use this as an excuse to skip the gym a few times more a week and have some extra junk food during those cold nights they stay in to watch How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days for the millionth time - BTW Kate, thanks for setting unrealistic expectations for women in yellow dresses everywhere.

HOWEVER- this is the best time of year for me to get back into a healthy lifestyle. As the days get shorter and colder, my social calendar starts to clear up faster than Britney Spear's marriage to Jason Alexander.  This means less late nights out, less day drinking (except this Saturday at Harpoon Octoberfest- See ya there Babes!), and MORE time to take care of myself.

So what does my health kick entail?

Vegetables and whole foods all day, everyday - When I decide to go on my health kick, I don't cut things out of my daily diet. I just add more veggies, healthy grains, and protein to my diet. It keeps me satisfied and full so I don't go running to the candy bowl at work (AKA my #1 Frenemy) constantly. I treated myself to a delicious organic smoothie from Mother Juice in Kendall Square to symbolize the start off my health kick. If I could afford it everyday I would go but, alas, I cannot. So I will resort to waking up a little earlier to make my own smoothies.

Getting my basic butt back to the gym - Because the summer is so busy, I tend to run everyday because it is convenient and quick. Now that I have more time and the weather is getting less friendly, I will be going back to the gym everyday and alternating between cardio and circuit training. YES I AM A BBG girl and I CAN'T WAIT TO GET BACK AT IT. I belong to Beacon Hill Athletic Club and I love it, so I will be spending more evenings there than with Netflix - This isn't goodbye, it's just  see you later. 

Taking Pride in my Appearance - While it isn't the most important thing, I truly believe that taking pride in your appearance is a good quality to have. I never understood why it is considered a good thing to work hard in every other aspect of your life but when you put effort into your outward appearance it is vain or shallow. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but when I look, I feel good. So Babes, if doing your hair and putting on a damn cute outfit is going to make you feel good. DO IT.

PSA- I bought this face cream at  TJ Maxx on sale and I am obsessed! 

Positive mind, positive vibes, positive life - When I was growing up, whenever I was feeling sorry for myself for no real reason my mother would always say "Make your own happiness". I live by this now, even though it isn't always easy. I have been bad about this recently but I am going to start saying positive affirmations everyday and doing my part to put positive vibes out into the world for this year's health kick. I know it sounds corny but being actively grateful for what I have and making an effort to be kind to those around me significantly improves my life. As Clueless's Cher Horowitz once reminded us "It's like that book I read in the 9th grade said, 'Tis a far, far better thing doing stuff for other people'". First step to work towards this? Find your happy place were it is easy to be appreciative. I enjoy the view of the city from the Charles River, the Boston Public Gardens, or my walks down Newbury Street.

So Boston Babe, health kick begins now! Join me, won't you? Until next time Babes.

Xo Whitney