Back to the work week! I am so thankful that I was able to go to the lake this weekend. There were lots of naps on the boat, lots of time in the water, and even a fun few hours at Party Cove. I even got a whistle or two 
. Immediately after the cat calls, Sean would always point to himself and say “she’s mine.” I thought it was sort of cute. However, it wasn’t in the intense Bill on True Blood style. “SOOKIE’S MINNNNE”. Much more innocent than that 
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I NEVER document my lake weekends and I figured I definitely should this time, so I brought my camera out on Saturday. We went with Sean’s aunt and uncle and then one of Sean’s buddy and just had a nice time. They just got a new pontoon boat so we spent a lot of time moving around the lake.
Sean and I with Vooey–his aunt’s dachshund
This picture cracks me up. I CANNOT smile in the sun without sunglasses. I told the photographer to count to 3 so I could open my eyes up and smile and I still failed. Oh well, I still love the picture. It’s a framer .
This next picture is a big revelation. I was honestly scared to take this picture. Every year me and Sean have bikini shots and every year I love them and think I look fantastic. But, those past 2 years I was also 10-15 pounds lighter. Lighter, but definitely not happy. This year I was 10-15 lbs heavier, but so much happier. Can I tell you how delighted I was to see these pictures and BE HAPPY about them?! This confirmed it for me. My body is happy at this weight and I AM happy at this weight. This is where I plan to stay!
All in all, it was a great weekend and it was exactly what I needed before this week! It’s moving week! Me and Sean move in on Friday so I will be busy packing my life away. I am so excited for about a million different reasons.
Workout
The week started off strong with a morning workout this morning! I almost bailed out on it but I remembered a tip I read recently. When the alarm goes off, just get up. Do it. You are already awake. Do it. What’s 30 more minutes of sleep going to do for ya? So, I did it.
I started off my work out with some walking on the treadmill. I had planned on doing some intense cardio, but when I got there the walking just felt so good. So, I continued on for about 25 minutes. I gradually increased the incline till I hit a 10. They say walking is a lower intensity exercise. I call bullshit (pardon my language). When you get up to a 10 incline, it gets TOUGH. I loved it.
Then, I concluded with a little full body workout that I made up along the way..
*Ball Pass: Hold a medicine ball in right hand and stand on right foot, left knee bent. Raise arms to shoulder height out to sides, palms facing up, and turn your head toward the ball. Raise arms overhead and look up at the ball. Then pass the ball to your left hand and lower arms to shoulder height again, following the ball with your eyes the entire time. Repeat. Works shoulders, core, and balance.
*Slow Ball Rollout: I really enjoyed this workout. I did a few exercise I don’t usually tend to do, it was off the cuff (which is opposite of my planning days and is what I need right now in terms of exercise).
Meals
To keep in accordance with Meatless Monday, I tried a new product today. Morningstar Veggie Bacon. I loved them and they do great when you need that bacon taste!
Breakfast burrito: La Tortilla Factory Tortilla, Veggie Bacon, 1 egg, 1 egg white, and pepperjack cheese
Tasty and filling breakfast!
I will see you all later–have a great Monday!
What’s your idea of a relaxing weekend??
Do you plan your workouts before you go to the gym or make them up as you go?
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You totally look awesome, and so glad to hear you think so too!
Looks like you had a really great weekend.
Great pictures! I would say relaxing on the water is definitely one of my definitions of a relaxing weekend!
Your breakfast burrito just made me drool…time to go make my own breakfast!
Have a great week!
You look awesome! Strong, fit and healthy
. It looks like you had a wonderful weekend at the lake too. I discovered Morningstar veggie bacon a few months ago and it is a great alternative to the real thing. I wasn’t expecting it to be so yummy! Happy Monday 
haha! I love the way Bill says Sookie! It’s more like sook-ay!
Anyways SO happy for you for being happy with your bikini pics! Honestly, you are super inspiring to me! I cannot wait for the day to come when I see myself in a bikini and am happy with it. It’s coming soon!
Looks like you had a fabulous weekend, dear!
Awesome pictures…I love that you saw how beautiful you are!!! As for working out…I have to have a set plan before I go to the gym. If I try to make it up as I go I never get in a good workout.
haha roasting weenies at the lake- sounds pretty fabulous! our lakes are full of duck poop here lol!!
xoxo <3
Lisa: you look GREAT & you can totally see your abs- lookin’ good
I have not tried that veggie bacon yet, but I have seen it quite a bit in the ‘blog world’ I must get my hands on it soon!
My ideal vacation is just at the beach with an umbrella drink in my hand- it’s coming on Tuesday!!! Can’t wait!
And, I always plan my workouts the night before…I just feel so much more prepared at the gym. I’m SUCH a creature of habit.
You look fantastic, and your abs have that lovely ight muscle definition I would love to have. And itvis awesome that you have managed to find a healthy balance in your life Looks like a great weekend.
Looks like an awesome weekend – and I think your bikini photo is great!! You two are such a cute couple!
My weekend was fairly relaxing – went out for dinner with 2 of my besties and it was so much fun to catch up with both of them. I also made some delicious food and had a great spin class, so I’d say those are definitely 3 important components of my ideal weekend! Only complaint was that it wasn’t long enough!
You look amazing and woohoo for cat calls. Were you @ Texoma?
I love Morningstar’s bacon. It’s one of my faves!
Wish I could say this morning started off w/ a workout but I opted for the 30 mins of sleep. 
You look amazing! It is inspiring! I still struggle with my body image some since I have gained a few pounds, but just like you I was not so happy at that lower weight. Too stressful.
Looks like so much fun!
You look fabulous!
You should be happy – you look AMAZING!!!!!
(Jealousy ova here
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Have a wonderful day love!!!! Looks like you had an amazing lake day!
you look great lisa! you’re the perfect example of someone who can enjoy life, not stress out about eating and workout habits, but still look amazing. good for you for making that transition!
Umm… rocking bod! Glad that you feel good about the annual pic, because you look great!
I love your dress/cover-up in the first pic.
You look AMAZING!!! Happy, healthy, and beautiful!!!
You seriously look uhhh mazing girl!! I am so glad that you are happy with yourself because you definitely should be…you are one hot mamma, end of story!
Not much beats a great day at the lake. You look fantastic and so happy. I always plan out my workouts ahead of time. I have all of my weights planned for this week already (including the estimated weight to use).
Yeah you definitely look fantastic. Glad to hear that you think so too!
Gosh, you look great, awesome pics! And your weekend at the lake sounds fantastic, I miss living around water.
And I’m following a training plan right now, so I have a (loose) vision of what I’ll do when I get to the gym. I’ve been known to switch things around here and there from the training schedule though.
So happy for you that your mind and body at are at a healthy weight place!! You look amazing!
I love a good lake weekend, one thing I miss about Upstate NY. In CO though, just getting out in the mountains hiking and camping is amazing. I guess I like some time away from home to relax and reflect.
Glad to hear you had such a nice weekend on the lake! It looks soooo relaxing…
And you look awesome, girl! Cute suit, too!
You are quite a bikini beauty!! You look great just as you are and I am SO GLAD that you are happy with yourself too!! That is what’s most important. So glad you had a nice time at the lake!!
Well you still look phenomenal! Actually you look pretty similar physically to how you did the past two year, but better because you glow with joy. Love it!
I miss the lake! We haven’t been able to go this summer since our friends with the lake house and boat have a bitty baby they can’t bring out in the sun. Boo!
you look GAWWWGEOUS!! seriously…hot hot and I think I have that same bathing suit…or the exacy same pattern and color!!! that workout rules, I love those ball roll outs!
You look amazing at that weight Lisa!! I can see your abs.. totally jealous!!
And I’m envy of your lake trip too! I’ve never been camping or taken a lake trip.. but i plan to!
Wow Lisa! Your body is amazing!
I am so happy that YOU are happy with it.
I’ve been getting into the morning workouts too and I LOVE getting everything done early and having the rest of the day to relax and not stress about fitting my workout in.
And, one more thing…that wrap looks delicious..I have yet to try the veggie bacon. I am not a big fan of bacon, but I think that I would like the veggie version. Turkey bacon interests me, though and I LOVE turkey sausage.
The pics look great! Im so happy to hear your finally at peace with how you look. I think you have an amazing shape, and you look fantastic to boot! So take pride in it!
You are looking awesome in that bikini!! I actually couldn’t imagine you 10-15 lbs lighter – I think you look perfect, beautiful, and toned there
So glad you’re finally at a happy place.
I honestly don’t see a difference in this pic and the ones from previous years! That 10lbs must be muscle or something. Glad it was a great weekend!
I love being on the lake, looks like a great time! I also love veggie “bacon” and seeing your breakfast burrito makes me hungry for some!
Lisa you look so fantastic!!! Honestly you look very healthy, fit but toned and muscular, too. I’m so glad you had such a good weekend and that you’ve found your “happy place” with your body, weight, etc. That’s a HUGE deal!!!
Looks like so much fun, and you look great!
I have some veggie bacon in the freezer right now. Can’t wait to try it out!
Looks like you had an awesome weekend!! You look amazing by the way — tell me your secrets
Great pictures- looks like an awesome time at the lake and you look fab in a bikini btw!
I plan my workouts! My idea of a relaxing weekend is no plans and being able to do whatever I feel like when I feel like it!!
I’m so considering meatless Mondays….
You are one hot lady!
I’m so glad you have that confidence…to me, well, that goes MUCH farther than the number on the scale. So cheesy, but so true. When I was uber obsessive, I truly wasn’t happy being (too) thin. I think a confident bikini-wearing gal always looks SO much hotter than a self-conscious one, ya know??
I am SUCH a planner when it comes to workouts! Don’t know why…I think I’m just not good at making decisions. Well, I KNOW I’m not good at making decisions.
I’ve been wondering about that veggie bacon. But more importantly…
You look gorgeous, healthy, and vibrant, Lisa. Truly.
You look amazing!!!! I am glad you had such a good time. Yay for this weekend. I know you are excited!!!
You have a great body, you’re working that swimsuit!!
you look fab in that picture! skinny doesn’t always equate healthy. everyone has their healthy weight!
I think that you look freakin’ amazing!! And you can tell how happy you are now. I love it!!
you definitely should be happy at that weight! You look amazing!!
I am not NEARLY that comfortable in a bikini but I’m glad you are. It’s motivating.
I’m struggling with my workouts lately and blogs always help pull me back into reality.
Love the squinty-eye shot. Hehe.
Um YEAH! You look awesome!! Gorgeous figure. Seriously. But even better that you think so too!