Fit Fare

It’s official! The bridal diet is over, ’cause I’m married! Matt and I were married on August 18th, and it’s been fun and games ever since.

All of the hard work I put into dieting and working out paid off. I felt like a beautiful, blushing bride and all the sweat was worth it.

But, now that I’m home and back in the “real world” (a.k.a not the all-you-can-eat resort we stayed at in Mexico), I’m ready to get back into the health groove.

Many people just assume that couples let themselves go after they get married (and, as our country’s obesity rate suggests, maybe they do), but I feel almost more motivated to stay fit now that all the hoopla is over. I’m in a Nike+ running competition with a couple of my co-workers, I’ve cut back on meat and dairy, and I’ve been chugging water like it’s going out of style. I feel great, and I’m looking forward to using all of my cool new cooking gadgets (wedding gifts are awesome) to whip up some new recipes. Matt and I already made fresh salsa with the tomatoes out of our garden!

So, what did I learn in the end? That healthy habits are worth keeping — and that being fit is truly a lifestyle.

I’m happy to be back and am excited for what’s to come!