getting in shape for prom!

Lately, I got a bit jealous of the kids who play spring sports because they get in the best shape right before prom! So, I’ve gotten into a health kick. I'm not trying to necessarily lose weight — I just want to get healthy.

I’ve started to do hot yoga, as in the room heats up to about 80 degrees! It’s an hour and a half of constant stretching and toning. Fifteen minutes into it, though, I sometimes regret going because it's so hot! I always stick it out for the full ninety minutes, and then I realize how good I feel. I’m becoming more flexible and developing better balance. The only downside is how sore I am the next day, but that’s how I know its working!

I also started to run. I dread thinking about doing it, but once I start, I actually enjoy it. I love discovering all the songs I forgot were on my iPod (and realize I’m still not over how great the Backstreet Boys truly are).

I'm eating healthier, too. I gave up pizza and bagels for lunch and instead eat yogurt with apples and nuts. It hasn’t been a pain because I let myself indulge once in a while (I might give in to the chocolate ice cream cravings soon)! I’m not letting myself go crazy over food — I’m just thinking before I eat.

Since I started all this, I feel better than ever! Prom has been the perfect reason to get myself back on the healthy track, and I am loving it.

So CG!s, what are you doing to get in tip top shape before prom?

Xoxo,
Shelley