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Aloha, Beach Body

Something that I haven’t mentioned before on the blog is that I am engaged. My fiancé Josh popped the question in Australia at Thala Beach Lodge at a romantic picnic on the beach. I could only picture exotic places when deciding on a wedding location, so we set our hearts on Hawaii and are now in the midst of planning a destination wedding. The date has not been set yet, and there is still a lot to do, but we’re trying to take our time and enjoy the process.  An engagement in Oz
One big thing I managed to check off my to do list so far was to find a dress. At my very first dress appointment at Kleinfeld’s  I found the dress. After celebration champagne, the seamstress came in and took my measurements for ordering the dress. She told me that I was between sizes and she recommended for my frame that I go with the size smaller. I trusted her and went with the size down but now TALK ABOUT PRESSURE. Like most brides I was already planning to do some more work outs to tone up before the wedding date, but now I have a real reason to do it – so I’ll actually be able to fit into my dress!

Enroute to the Great Barrier Reef ^^View from our Quicksilver Cruises tour in Australia heading out to the Great Barrier Reef^^

Aside from fitting into my wedding dress, I really feel like I owe it to myself to treat my body better. Part of my plan to get fit is to start going to the gym more often at GoodLife Fitness. It’s not easy for me to make the effort to get to the gym at first, but once I start going often, it becomes addictive. My biggest goal is to slim down a size or two and tone up so that I won’t feel nervous when it’s time to hit the beach in Hawaii! Of course my first logical step when I decided to hit the gym again was to go out and get a new workout outfit!

GoodLife Fitness Ambassador ^^Shirt: Run: Swiftly Tech Racerback by Lululemon | Pants: Studiolux Capri by Under Armour^^

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Wish me luck as I try to stick to my fitness plan and try out the yoga class at GoodLife Fitness this week! And stay tuned as I share my progress and share my favourite smoothie recipe in an upcoming post!

This post is written in partnership with GoodLife Fitness as part of the GoodLife Fitness Ambassador Program. 

My Life in Pixels // July

July flew by! I wish I had taken more photos but this is all I captured on my iPhone.
Gooderham and Worts Building The month started with a busy work schedule including a photo shoot in the Distillery District.
Balzac's Coffee Roasters Toronto There was a quick stop to Balzac’s Coffee Roasters before the shoot – hello, most gorgeous coffee shop EVER. (That chandelier!!….) Gooderham Flat Iron Building This month I also did a little weekend trip to the St. Lawrence market to grab some cheese and had to stop to snap a pic of this dreamy flat iron building.
Flat Iron Building I am dying to know what it looks like inside, and especially dying to have a seat in one of those beautiful corner windows. Old Mill Inn and Spa July also featured a massage at the Old Mill Inn and Spa for my birthday (a sweet present from Josh). I injured my knee (don’t ask how, I have no clue), and I haven’t been able to wear heels for a few weeks because of my knee pain (only thing I can wear that doesn’t hurt are flip flops), and the masseur was able to make the pain stop for a few hours which was the best gift I could have asked for! (Can’t wait until my knee is better so I can wear heels again though!)
#girlboss This amazing book arrived all the way from Ottawa from my bestie for my birthday. She knows me so well! I read it cover to cover in one sitting (which is saying a lot for someone like me that can take a few months to finish one book!). Sophia – you’re a babe! Everybody – read this book!
NYC birthday cupcakes The highlight of my month was my surprise birthday party. Josh planned out a double date night that served as a cover for coming back to our place afterwards, where the surprise happened. It was a New York themed birthday complete with subway stop signs and Broadway musical posters posted around the apartment, a signature drink (Manhattan’s of course), and little cut-out Statue of Liberty cupcake toppers that were so adorable! (Which he made himself! – how cute is that!?). After a few of those Manhattan’s I forgot to take photos – which may have been a good thing! Thank you Josh for making my birthday so special! xo

July, you have always been my favourite month, and this month was no exception!