BRIDEZILLA

Yesterday, I went with my friend Kristen to go pick up her wedding dress.  She getting married on September 12 and I am so excited for her!!!  It’s also beneficial to be able to talk to her about wedding details so that I can start thinking about my big day.

The Fiancé and I have talked about dates, and we are in no need to rush, so I’m thinking that it won’t be for AT LEAST a year.  This way I have PLENTY of time to mull over a zillion bride magazines, so that I can figure out exactly how I want everything to go!!!

Best part of being engaged: I get to read BRIDAL MAGAZINES!!!  It’s so much fun.  Kristen gave me all of her wedding readings because she doesn’t need them anymore.  In a few weeks, my parents are coming to town and I’m going to do the obligatory dress shopping with the mom.

This gives me 3 weeks to kick my butt in the gym and recover from the buffet-style gorging in Cancun!!!

CRÈME BRULE + ALMOND + CINNAMON

I think I really do have a coffee addition.  I bought the first two bags a few weeks ago, and saw the Cinnamon coffee on super sale at the grocery store.  I didn’t NEED it, but it was such a good deal and I know it won’t go to waste!  For BREAKFAST, I brewed up a cup of some coconut coffee in my new cute mug from the resort we stayed at in Cancun.

I made a MASSIVE (even though it doesn’t look like it in the picture) salad for LUNCH.  I used some pouched salmon that I bough the other day and I LOVED it!!  My salmon addiction continues…

SALMON + SPINACH + CHERRY TOMATOES + BROCCOLI + HONEY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

I headed back to the gym today after a long hiatus.  I did a quick 15 min interval sesh on the treadmill.  My knee started to hurt, so I promptly stopped because I did not want a repeat of the my last gym injury.  I also did some ab work courtesy of an Android App which was really fun, and kicked my tummy’s butt!!! 

After the gym, I refueled with a light protein boost. 

GARDEN OF LIFE RAW PROTEIN + BLUEBERRIES + ALMOND MILK

 

I also SNACKED on a Gala Apple.  I usually buy a bag a week for juicing purposes, but I have to make a conscious effort to eat more whole apples.  High in fiber and SOOOO good for you!!!

 

 

Today was a good day, and I’m hoping to use the inspiration of looking BANGING in my wedding dress to tone up and slim down.

Til tomorrow…

XOXO

AUGUST AND EVERYTHING AFTER

August has been an AMAZING month for me so far!!!  Let me catch you up on what’s been going on in my CRAZY world…

AUGUST 1, Boyfriend surprised me with an overnight mini-date.  In the morning he told me to pack my bags for a night, and dress for a “little hike.”ME BEING CUTE AND PRETENDING TO EAT THROUGH THE BAG OF TRAIL MIX THAT BOYFRIEND BOUGHT ME FOR THE HIKE

So we went on a “little hike” that turned out to be a GRUELING .8.5 mile hike up Mt. Cuyamaca (2nd tallest Mountain in San Diego). WAY UP HIGH

When we got to the top, Boyfriend set up a picnic in a surprise location while I waited. When he called me over to the site he was waiting in a full tux, and you can guess what happened next….

BLUE BOX SPECIAL!!!!

“Boyfriend” is now “Fiancé”. But we decided we hated that word so we are calling each other “G2B” (Groom To Be) and “B2B” (Bride To Be).

Then he whisked me over to Temecula for wine tasting and an overnight at a villa at a winery.

 

It was amazing and EVERYTHING that I have ever dreamed of.

And the ring….

It’s from TIFFANY’S. It’s BIGGER and BETTER then I’ve ever dreamed. I was overwhelmed with Boyfriend’s generously and creativity. I can’t stop staring at it and thinking, “THIS IS MINE!!!”

Less then two weeks later we went to Cancun, Mexico to celebrate my 30th BIRTHDAY!!!  I think it goes without saying that we had an INCREDIBLE time.  We stayed at an all inclusive resort called “Dreams” (aptly named), and engaged in every activity that Cancun had to offer!!  We aren’t the types of sit around on a beach for a week, though we did get in some beach time.

View from our balcony.  We overlooked the dolphin lagoon below.  We could hear them at night splashing in the water!

The Jacuzzi tub on the balcony of our PRESIDENTIAL SUITE!!!  It was HUGE but completely unnecessary because we barely stayed in the room.  We slept and showered there, but spent the rest of the time exploring Cancun.Swim-up pool bar!!

 

 

We went on a Pirate Show Dinner Cruise for my BIG birthday!!  It was really cute and I got to eat lobster which is always fun!!

 

The ruins of “Chicken Pizza.”  It’s actually called Chichen Itza, but Boyfriend and I liked Chicken Pizza better!!

 

 

 

 

 

This month has been one of the most INCREDIBLE months of my life!!!  Everyone keeps asking us our wedding plans, but Boyfriend and I want to soak up the fun of being engaged before we started dealing with the stress of wedding planning.  I LOVE being engaged!!!  I’m surprised how different it is versus just dating.  Boyfriend and I agree that it just feels more “special.” 

Now back to normal life and kicking my butt to lose vacation/engagement lbs!! But TOTALLY worth it!!

XOXO