Basic Balance

Hey Babes. Remember that time I told you about my health kick? Well, the health kick took a day off on Saturday. I'm talking a Ferris Bueller go big or go home day off.

Originally, my friends and I were planning on attending Octoberfest at Harpoon Brewery on this particular Saturday which happened to be October 3rd (Happy Mean Girls Day Babes!). Due to the cold and the rain (there was a 30% chance it was already raining), we decided to keep our drinking indoors. After, a very long and impressive pre-game filled with pumpkin beer, mac n' cheese, and Oreo Rice Krispy treats we made our way to Coppersmith in South Boston. How many calories can this Babe consume? The limit does not exist. 

For those of you who have not been to this new Southie spot, you need to go. It is an old warehouse turned restaurant with a crazy good menu. We were there at 2:00 pm on a Saturday and it was already starting to fill up for the night. Since I was not satisfied with just the beer, the mac n cheese, and the Krispy treats I ordered the fish tacos and they were the bomb.com. I'm not cool enough to say that, am I?

I was home cuddled on the couch by 8 pm watching Iliza Shlesinger's stand-up special on Netflix. If you like stand-up comedy, please watch. This woman had me laughing harder than Will Ferrell in a pair of tights at Christmas time.

I was a little bummed out about having such an unhealthy day though. I promised myself that when I woke up the next morning I would get right back on track. So I let myself get a good night sleep and when I woke up, I did my favorite run along the Esplanade. I did this more for my mind than my body. There is nothing like a long run to clear your mind. In the words of an OG Babe:

"Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don't shoot their husbands, they just don't. " -Elle Woods 

After my run, I detoxed with a healthy Green Goddess Bowl from Life Alive in Central Square. It was filled with kale, broccoli, avocado, and tofu . Babes, this is MY FAVORITE place to get a healthy meal. Everything is so fresh and the place just radiates good vibes. 

I already felt better. What you put into your body makes such a difference in your life. Treat your mind, body, and soul right and it will make all the difference in your life. I figured I would prepare for a week of healthy eating so I made some spicy roasted chickpeas and my vegetable tian to have around the house. Both super easy!

I'm ending my night with some meditation. This is a practice I recently have picked up and it is definitely a skill that takes practice. It was very hard for me at first to clear my mind and let go of tension but I am getting better at it each time.

So every-night before bed I roll out the yoga mat, light my favorite anthro candle, get comfortable, put on my guided mediation and I meditate. Honestly, I don't even know if I am doing it right but it relaxes me and helps me sleep better so I'm calling it a win.

Moral of the story?  A healthy life style is all about balance. There will be days when it just doesn't happen. Don't let it discourage you. There are so many opportunities in Boston to make a healthy lifestyle fun and enjoyable. Take a lesson from RHOC Shannon -"When life gives you lemons, put nine in a bowl". If that isn't clear advice, I don't know what is.

Seriously though. Live healthy, have fun, and find the perfect balance for you. Until next time Babes.

Xo Whitney