Falling into a Routine

Fall has come quickly and feels like it's out the door quicker than it came.  Engagement pictures went awesome.  Vicki Weaver of Image Weaver Family Photography did an amazing job!  I've posted a few for your enjoyment, along with other pictures of inspiration, fun and support.  Since my last post I went to Dallas for a friend's wedding and had a fabulous time.  The next weekend Shaun and I had our engagement party bonfire at his Aunt Pat's house.  I had a really good time with all my friends, it was such a nice way to kick off the year countdown to our wedding!  The morning of the party, I got together with my bridesmaids to try on dresses and to try on my dress!!!  The girls' experience was chaotic, and since then I've decided to go with David's Bridal for their dresses because it will be much less stressful if I go with one color from one designer.  When I tried my dress on it fit...of course.   I felt great in it, I noticed areas that have been toned since I bought it in June and also noticed a couple areas (aka back bulge and wiggly jiggly arms) I wanted to work on and promptly reported that to Kevin.  He took note and I've been paying for it ever since.  I have continued on the supplements and gluten free diet and am noticing some changes.  My cycle was on time last month, so that is an exciting thought that maybe my hormones are leveling out already.  My sleep pattern is better at night but I am still suffering from mid-day fatigue.  Shaun says I look less "bloated" since I cut gluten out.  The scale hasn't moved much but I am not concerned.  With the end of summer and work picking back up, I have found that it will be much easier for me to get into a good, healthy habits routine.  I switched my training sessions with Kevin to before work so I can take Piper for a walk after work and eat dinner around the same time every night.  I also started running again, which feels surprisingly good!  I plan on running at least one race before the end of the year, that way I will have something to train for to keep my cardio up.  I feel like I'm on the right track to becoming less stressed and healthier so I'm staying calm about the scale for now, but that doesn't mean I've given up.  I have only begun.  :)