"We are shaped and fashioned by what we love." –Goethe.

     

So...maybe this isn't what Goethe meant when he said what we love shapes us, but it works. Midterms are officially over and out of all my classes my Nutrition class is my favorite. I'm not exactly sure when it happened, but one day I realized whenever I read about fitness or health I get really excited. Eating is one of my favorite things to do and I find myself thinking about it more than anything else. Since the beginning of the semester I have tried to pay extra attention to my body and what it tells me. Our bodies are truly the most amazing thing. Our overall health is a huge part of our happiness on this life. I can't wait to be done with my foundations classes and get started on my degree full time.

I have these great roommates that share my interest in health. We like to exercise together and find new ways to do it. Running is what we do most of the time. It's amazing how much easier it is to exercise when you have someone with you. This is Alicia and I after a great run.

We look a little disgusting, but it just means we were working hard and our bodies are healthy. :)

One of the things I was looking forward to in college was buying and cooking my own food. Due to lack of funds I have only eaten food that I make. This is great for my bank account and for my hips! One day Alicia, Eliza and I made a roommate dinner.

At Broulims they sell locally made tortillas and I thought it would be great to buy them. Well, having little preservatives they got moldy fast. So we decided to make Holy Taco/Burrito/Enchilada's. As I poured the enchilada mix, water, and the tamato sauce in with the hamburger I realized that our taco's were going to be really soupy. Yeah, Enchilada and Taco mixes aren't inter-changeable.

Just a couple of weekends ago my amazing sister Adell came to rescue me and give me some company. We had a great time talking and sharing our experiences. Without fail everytime I talk to her I am uplifted and understand life a little more. BUT while she was here I had to take advantage of her amazing cooking and teaching skills. I had her help me pick out good, easy recipies that I could make and freeze so I wasn't spending so much time cooking dinner. We went grocery shopping and before she left she instructed me what to do to make these meals. So I spent that whole Saturday night cooking. At the end of the night I had made Swiss Steak and Autumn soup, portioned them into the perfect serving tupperware, and organized them neatly in our freezer. With my limited cooking experience I was quite satisfied. The best part is that now when I come home starving from class, or soccer, or the library I can heat up an instant dinner that is nutritious. The other great part is that I am learning some great recipies that I can feed my family with. WIN-WIN!

The beginning of summer I made a goal to lose ten pounds by the time I got up to school. I just wanted to get into better shape and establish some good habits for being on my own. I've heard a lot of scary Freshman Fifteen+ stories. Starting at 130 lbs. at the end of the summer I had lost 8 pounds putting me at 122 lbs. I have been at school for two months and yesterday I weighed myself. 124 lbs. I just want to say...TAKE THAT freshman fifteen!!! (hopefully I can keep it that way!)

Well, eat your fruits and veggies. Your body will appreciate it. Take time to eat right. It is worth it! Yay Body!  



The Power of Yes

First, I want you to watch this video. :) My sister Lucy first showed me this and then my roommate Jenna showed all of us.

Jessica's "Daily Affirmation"

This has become one of our favorite things to quote. This little girl has it all figured out. My roommates Eliza and Alicia like to work out with me in the mornings. This has been such a wonderful blessing. I learn so much from these two girls. They are amazing. The other day Alicia and I were running to the temple and after running up the first big hill we turned the corner to run up the next one. This started a conversation about the power of YES. She was explaining to me the phsychological effects of saying yes. So to get ourselves pumped up to make it to the top of the hill where the temple sits we started yelling YES! Yes to the temple, Yes to our lives, Yes to school, Yes to our amazing bodies! The list went on (we also quoted little Jessica). I don't know for sure how it works, but it does. If ever you are in need of a little lift, just say yes. :)

College Life :)

Mesa Falls

My I-Team, Rachel Nail, and My I-Team leader

My Room

(Yes, my bed is on cinder blocks)

My awesome roommate Miki Weston :)

Colten Gines

Colten came to visit me last weekend before he leaves for Puerto Rico for two years!

We had a ton of fun. We went to church, made dinner, walked to the temple, sang under the stadium, and had a game competition.

My First Grocery Shopping Trip

So...I don't have a car here at Rexburg and I needed to go grocery shopping...I might have bought too many things for this one trip. After 5 blocks my back hurt a little bit. :)

Jewelissa

This is my awesome friend that lives only two doors down.

We went to the opening of Sammy's. There was live music and pie shakes. Mmmm.....

Rexburg Temple

This temple is so beautiful.

 I must say though that the St. George still remains my favorite.

The best part about the Rexburg Temple is that you can see it where ever you are.

It's on a huge hill....that I have to climb every week to do baptisms. :)

It's good for me. I actually really like running up this hill. It's great imagery and motivation to keep going.

That's just a little bit of my life here in Rexburg. I love it here! College is the best!