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Car Coat | Tee | Jeans | Booties

Happy Monday! This weekend was slow and steady, and I loved every minute of it! The plans we made didn’t happen so we took advantage of our fireplace and binge watched movies with the kids during the day, then our favorite shows after the kids went to bed – one of my favorite things to do when the leaves begin to turn and the air becomes crisp and chilly.

There is something so special about Fall in Washington and I am loving sweaters and cardigans more this year than I every have before. Honestly, I’m not even mad about it. This is the perfect addition to any wardrobe and comes in a few different colors – the only thing I wish it had was pockets. That being said, it wasn’t a deal breaker when I spotted it. Pair this beauty with a simple tee, skinny jeans (with rolled cuffs, of course), your favorite booties, and you’re good to go!

What are some of your favorite Fall staples to wear?

Jacket | Shirt | Jeans | Booties

Over the past decade I had become lazy, complacent, and comfortable with being uncomfortable all the time. I was constantly worried about how I looked in clothes, cried when I tried to fit into an outfit that looked adorable in my mind and ultimately just didn’t work on my “body type,” constantly felt the need to suck it in, and eventually resorted myself to the fact that I was just going to “always be fat.”

I have always been a creature of habit. Unfortunately, tons of those habits turned into bad habits.

For those of you that follow me on Instagram, you already know that I am currently 10 weeks into my health journey.

Ten weeks ago the I made the choice to put my physical and mental health first. I am determined to be healthy from the inside out for my family, and myself. Each day I feel more and more comfortable in my own skin, is excited that I am 24.5 lbs. lighter, and 19” smaller all over.

For once in my life, I am excited about shopping for clothes and can see the light at the end of this once gluttonous tunnel. Food is no longer my security blanket, it is my fuel that will propel me into the healthiest version of myself that I can be. I am so thankful to be on this journey. It is amazing how much I have changed in the last ten weeks. I’m not done yet though! Because of my new and improved habits I have acquired over the past 10 weeks, I will have a lifetime of health, and ultimately happiness.

The best part? Investing in new clothes! Because I have not hit my goal weight yet, I am not investing a ton just yet…except for a few key pieces. Jeans are a must for me. Although my work day involves more “office appropriate” outfits, I live in jeans on my days off. With Fall upon us, I needed a lightweight jacket that I could work into many outfits and this utility jacket made me drool. Clearly I had to have it. Can we just have a moment of silence for these booties? I don’t mean to brag, but, I’ve worn the same shoe size since the 7th grade; just saying. I wouldn’t necessarily say that I needed the booties, but, they tie the outfit together and I wear them all. the. time!

I want to encourage all of you to follow along with me on my health journey and #liveoutloud. I definitely need the accountability! Plus sharing new outfits with you will be even more fun for me, ha!

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Cozy Fall Days

Ten weeks in, a lifetime to go!

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