Saturday, January 19, 2013

Fitness Goal and a Hike Through the Woods

Hello Darlings!

So far I’ve been pretty great about following my NewYear’s resolutions which, quite frankly, is a bit shocking, but exciting nevertheless. However, I’ve noticed that I am quite out of shape. I’ve been going to hot yoga three times a week and it is incredibly fun and challenging, and I’ve noticed the difference in my muscle tone, flexibility, and core strength already. 

But I come from an extremely athletic background; I played soccer for sixteen years and was a sprinter for as long as I can remember. I even ran track at Boston College, a NCAA Division I program my freshman year. When I quit (for academic reasons, I picked up a second major and a minor) I went cold turkey; it felt great not having to train six days a week year round. Now, I get winded running up my snowy backyard with Tinkerbelle—not exactly a healthy state for my body. 

So I’m writing it here because once it is published I have to follow through: I, Kait, will get back into (aerobic) shape by exercising at least twice a week at a minimum. There. Now you all have to hold me to it!


I also went for a quick hike in the woods today, here are a few pictures. It is always fun to play 'spot the puppy!'
Spot the Puppy!
Gorgeous Little Stream
Queen of the Mountain!


Excuse the Terrible Form- Hiking Boots and Snowy Logs Aren't Great for Balancing (thanks to my dad for this shot!)


How do you plan on getting (or keeping) in shape?



19 comments:

  1. Omg your dog is so adorable! Great pics too xx

    loverandshoes.blogspot.com

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  2. Wow i wanna try hot yoga. Im so not in shape right now too because i stopped excerising right before the holidays. I can bet i gained weight. Good luck with ur resolutions!

    Carla
    misscarlaviolet.blogspot.com

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    1. You really should try yoga- I LOVE it. There are so many variations to each pose that you can take it easy and build up your fitness before moving on!

      xx Kait

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  3. wow great photos and your dog is so cute! Maybe we follow each other!? let me know :) greetings www.yuliekendra.com

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  4. fabulous !! keep at it ! I used to be so athletic as well and now its just a matter of finding time. But i always feel so amazing after a great work out or sports. Beautiful nature !
    I love Tinkerbell :)) !!! (ps. nice to see you on my blog)
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    1. Thank you darling! I love your blog!

      xx Kait

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  5. love the photos, your dog is so gorgeous!

    good job on going to yoga, i need to start going again, it's so hard to want to get out and be active in the winter


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  6. Thank you all for your comments!

    xx Kait

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  7. beautiful photos!! you have a cute dog!!
    xoxo

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  8. These photos are lovely
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  9. Aw, Tinkerbelle is soo cute and your photography skills are awesome! I just found your blog and wanted to say hello, so: Hello :).

    Good luck with your fitness goal! Regarding your athletic past I'm sure you'll be back in shape in no time. Also, I like that you don't want to overdo it - at least two times a week is definitely healthier than every day.

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    1. Hello back! Thank you so much, what a wonderful comment!

      xx Kait

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  10. very nice pictures!!!!:)
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  11. Love the photos! I played a D1 sport too and now that I've graduated, not training everyday, I feel out of shape too! I've been trying to workout 3-5 times weekly!

    xo Michelle

    Fierce & Fashionable

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    1. It is such a shock going from all out training to having so much free time! 3-5 times a week sounds great!

      xx Kait

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  12. very nice photos!

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  13. Your dog and snow are the same color! :-)

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  14. amazing photos! omg! how cute is your dog!

    BITE MY STYLE


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  15. Your dog is just so adorable! Great photos.

    Sofia

    http://stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com/

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