Numero Uno: What's to Come?

Hello, world! Welcome to this wonderful world of food, exercise, and happiness.

SO here's the deal: My name is Lyndsey Clos and I have been on this crazy planet for 16 years. I live in a small town in Vermont (where's that?), aka health capital of the US. I have a large family, including my madre, my padre, 2 sisters, a brother, and 1 hermit crab. I have lived in a multitude of places, such as NH, IN, KY, and OH. I'm going into my senior year of high school and I am ECSTATIC to go off to college next fall.

But...why did I create this blog? Who cares?

Just less than 2 years ago, I was almost 200 pounds, brownies were part of my everyday meals, and physical activity was absolutely unheard of in my daily routine. I was constantly uncomfortable in my clothes and hated gym class/sweating.
But today?
I'm happy to say that I have completely turned my life around. I now live off of endorphins, strawberries, and sweat. I work at The Edge, a local gym/health facility, and I am currently studying for my personal training certification (for my senior project at my school). I also teach a yoga class every week at an elderly home because I adore spreading my passion with others (you guys, these old people are SO CUTE).

And yes. I am only 16.
So if I can do it, so can you.

I am NO genius in this area of health and fitness. Everything I've learned thus far has been from personal experiences, fitness trainers at my gym (Rachel Rubin is AMAZING), fitness coaches on social media, and blogs just like this. Every single day I learn something new and I am so thankful for all of the marvelous mentors I have in my life.

So that's why I am here - to give back and help others through what has helped me so tremendously. Like I said, I love spreading my passion for these things with people. And with social media these days, it is so easy to find great recipes and do-able workout routines.

This blog will mainly consist of my favorite food combinations that I have found or discovered, as well as exercise tips and workouts. I am "on a budget" because healthy food is obnoxiously expensive, as is a gym membership; therefore, I find the cheapest ways to eat and exercise (while still being healthy).

Food is meant to be ENJOYED, not neglected or scarfed down. It took me years to figure this out, and I am so glad I did. And exercise? It's not only to lose weight. It's to keep our hearts and minds happy.

I hope you all enjoy what's to come and join me on this crazy, tough, life-changing journey.

-Lyndsey

one of my favorite snacks: pomegranate seeds/blueberries

helllllo energy!