Weekend Healthy Eating Fail

I'll be the first to admit that I have a serious problem with weekend eating. I'm one of those people who can eat healthfully and mindfully Monday-Thursday (I don't have class or work on Fridays), but keeping those habits through the weekend is a whole different kind of beast.
This weekend was particularly difficult because I went out almost every night, which is rare for me. For dinner on Friday I ate crab cake sliders, mac n cheese, and a margarita for dinner at Park on 14th.
Saturday was spent mostly studying in the library. Hours of boring studying leads to mindless snacking and difficulty making good food decisions. I brought a leftover 6 inch from Subway for dinner. Which should have been enough...but then my roommate/classmate/gym buddy/partner in crime and I decided to get some more food before a birthday celebration at Barcode. We evenly split spinach & artichoke dip, fries, and meatball sliders.

Sunday is usually the day I pick to get back on track! Not so today. My roommate, our friend, and myself indulged in a homemade brunch. I had cheesy potatoes with 2 fried eggs. Then for dinner we ordered Domino's. So, like the title suggest, healthy eating fail for this weekend all around.
I try not to beat myself up too much about slipping a bit on the weekend. However, I have to acknowledge that 3 out of 7 days per week is too many to give myself that much leniency. Now that I know I have a problem with it, I can be more conscious and take better steps next time! That's the main thing I've learned over the past year or so about "healthy living." As long as you lead a generally healthy lifestyle, occasionally slip-ups are nothing to beat yourself up about -- especially when you have the next day to start fresh!

I'm off to watch Boardwalk Empire and Real Housewives of New Jersey Reunion Part II! I love Sunday night tv. :)

Welcome!

My first blog post! Ahhh! My name is Kyra, and I was inspired to start my own "healthy living blog" after being consumed in the blogosphere reading other amazing blogs like Julie from Peanut Butter Fingers and Tina from Carrots N Cake. These bloggers have been able to turn their passion for healthy living and active lifetyle into a career, which is so inspiring!
As a 24 year old law student, finding a balance between school, work, working out, and healthy eating is difficult. This blog is my way of trying to keep myself accountable as well as (hopefully) pass on recipes and workout ideas.
My favorite workouts are group exercise classes at my local gym. I often do spinning and body pump, however sometimes my schedule requires that I come up with own workouts! Other blogs have been such a good resource for this.
I've also stolen food ideas from other blogs! I make my fair share of Green Smoothies and overnight oats!
So, that's the gist of the motivation behind this blog! Thanks for reading!