What have I been up to? (besides not blogging)

So I've been pretty MIA for a LONGGG time. I actually haven't been up to much besides school and then vacation where I was traveling a lot without my computer.  I am going to try to be better at blogging this year (new resolution). 

Since my last post, I have discovered that I am not good at keeping myself from buying makeup however I am actually making progress in using up some of my makeup and will definitely do an updated blog post about my ban. 

One thing I have started since my last post was the Kayla Itsines Bikini Body Guide 1.0.  She put the picture below on instagram and I decided that I would join in the challenge. 

So far I have been good at sticking to the challenge, doing the workouts and eating healthier. I eat pretty healthily in general but over Christmas break I was not watching anything I ate and I was barely working out and I could definitely see the effects the combination was having on my body.  I will do a whole other post about my "journey" and some background because it's could be pretty lengthy and maybe I will add pictures (yikes!).  In addition to makeup and fashion I do love fitness and cooking (I am working on adding to those two tabs) and yes I am one of those people who enjoys working out - it can instantly improve a crappy day for me.

Recently I've been pretty active on my instagram (blacktsskinnyjeans) with fitness and food related posts as a way of checking in to the challenge and keeping myself accountable. Below are a few of my recent posts.

The top picture is one of my favorite salads (bought though I probably could replicate it or at least try) and below is a lunch I made myself the other day when I got home from classes.

I recently invested in the Polar heart rate monitor (I bought mine off bestbuy.com and it was cheaper than on the polar website).  I've been enjoying using it so far and I like that I can more accurately track the intensity of my workouts.

For more of my fitness related posts etc. check out my instagram!

Until next time! (hopefully very soon!)

 xox Sarah