#stephaniedenny

I need a little more of this positive in my life!

I would be holding on for dear life haha

Sissy~!

stayflygetswole replied to your video

What is that first contraption called? and why?

Belted Squat. We use it for clients who can not keep a lumbar curve while doing back loaded squats.

queencrouton replied to your video

that looks amazing!

You say that from afar.

thenorthernoutpost replied to your video

what machine is this?

Belted Squat

deadlifts-and-donuts replied to your photo “Video at some point today.”

What is it

Turns out the (really not-so-secret) secret to having a good day is deciding that you will have a good day. 

My big adventure for today was to find a new coffee shop to work at for a few hours. I ended up at Stumptown at the Ace Hotel. On the way, I stumbled onto the Veterans Day parade. (Typical Allie, having no idea where or when that was happening. Ha.)

I stopped by Trader Joe's afterward to get supplies for Melissa's beef stew, which is simmering away on the stove. My house smells like heaven, and I kept stealing bites even though it's not done yet. 

A little while ago I popped over to Banana Republic to check out the 40 percent off everything sale. I usually don't find a ton I like there, but I bought a really cute sweater I pined over the last 10 times I walked past the store and a leather tote. So dreamy.

My sister and nephews just video chatted me. There isn't much better than a 2-year-old saying "I ruv you." (He calls me Alfie. ALFIE!)

A solid Day 1 of being nice to my body.

CrossFit! Yep, went to class tonight.

At least 10,000 steps EVERY day. Yes. I'm at 11,733.

Drink 5 Contigos of water a day (just under a gallon). Three down, two to go. This is a lot of water. Gurgle gurgle.

No desserts. Yep.

Track what I eat in some way.  Started tracking calories this morning, but then I realized my scale is dead. In the meantime I wrote everything down and I'll get a battery tomorrow.