Skinny Minnie Moves- FOR REAL
Hi Friends! Publishing this baby before I disconnect for the day, because it is THE day. No,not contest day (wow I’m so far from that!), but Skinny Minnie is MOVING!
When I got up yesterday I had coffee and went to the new building to sign my lease and walk in my new place. It was a gorgeous day in Maryland yesterday, sun shining, warm weather, so when I walked in the sunlight was beaming in, making everything sparkly and shiny! Just how I love things š Then to my surprise this gift was waiting for me!
![Blanket (sorry had to blur out the logo), bottle of wine and glasses! FANCY!](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_2088-768x1024.jpg)
![Am I in a hotel!?](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_2089-768x1024.jpg)
I also took my first SELFIE in my new place!
![First selfie, sorry I didn't have all the lights on, whoops](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_2096-768x1024.jpg)
After signing I came back to my old apartment and ate breakfast! Meal #1
![Overnight oats and egg whites with Ms. Dash!](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_2098-768x1024.jpg)
I loaded up Miss Buffay and we hit G-Mama and Pop Pops early so I could come back home and pack! It took me so long and as I type this I still have a few more things that I need to pack up, but it’s all pretty much ready to go š
I did take a few breaks along the way to stop and eat my meals!
![Meal 3, chicken, veggies, rice](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_2101-768x1024.jpg)
I also made sure my meals for the next two days were completely prepped and everything in tupperware so all I had to do was grab and go and not wash a dish while I’m still in my old place.
By the time 5pm hit I was going stir crazy and needed to get out! I hit the gym for JUST an hour to relieve some stress and boy did it help. I did 45 minutes of cardio (treadmill and spin bike), followed by 2 bicep exercises only. I didn’t have much time so I just threw in a little bonus pump š
![Pump from the back](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_2110.jpg)
I went back to pick up my girl (THANKS MOM AND DAD!) and we hit the road. I heard she wasn’t exactly an angel, so I’m super appreciative š
The remainder of my night was getting together last minute things, taping things up and taking a few deep breaths!
I want to finish my blog with a little glimpse into the past….
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As I look back at my time in my apartment, I hit many milestones here! It was the first place Phoebe and I lived, first time mother to a fluff ball.
![First day in the new bed. Ducky was CLEAN!](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_24421-1024x1024.jpg)
She would sleep here against my shoes and bookshelf
![Oh my goodness look at her here! She doesn't even look like a dog! So small](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_2439-1024x768.jpg)
And sitting next to the recliner, you can barely make her out she’s so tiny
![She looks like a dot next to my chair](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_2443-1024x1024.jpg)
And let’s not forget the time I lost her and PANICKED, screaming and crying because I couldn’t find her.
![Surprise, I'm in your gym bag!](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_2456-768x1024.jpg)
This apartment was also where I started my blog! This blog has brought me so much joy and in this kitchen is where I really learned how to cook. I’ve changed so much since living here.
![This was a kitchen DISASTER I had around the holidays. See I can't be perfect all the time!](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_5370-1024x768.jpg)
And where the FLUFF was discovered! Changed my life.
![Protein Fluff. Love it](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0103-1013x1024.jpg)
I’ve had some great times here, and wonderful memories but it’s time to move on. Change is good. If we never changed, I wouldn’t have had all the things above! And I am very grateful for Phoebe, my blog, and my fluffs š
So I say goodbye to my first big girl fancy apartment as a PA, and welcome a new beautiful home with more memories to come š
![Empty closet!](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_2113.jpg)
I’m hoping to have my internet all good to go later so hopefully I will have a quick update tomorrow for you guys š
XOXO With a Cherry On Top,
-Minnie
Chelsea @ LittleOneRuns
Congrats on making it so far! Little Phoebe, she is so cute, especially as a puppy š Look forward to see what’s to come š
Katie
I know! I got all weepy looking at her as a baby. She’s still a baby at 9months old š
Brandy
ok, so I know you’re busy so take you time getting back to me but I have a few questions… I’ve been lifting weights to gain muscle and it’s been going great, I’m happy with the progress I have made. The only thing I would like to change is that my upper thighs are getting a little bulky.
I’ve heard people say that taking protein (which I consume after my workouts at night) makes you bulk up (again, i’m fine with bulking up, just not so much in the leg region.) Should I stop taking protein? How could I work on maintain the muscle I have but decreasing the muscle mass in my legs?
I have also heard of lean muscle. Lower weight and higher reps. Should I focus on low weight for my legs and continue with my normal routine for my upper body so I maintain the muscle in my upper body??
Oh, I also wanted to ask… you’re arms, shoulders, and back, etc. are so toned and look awesome! Does that just come from time and consistency?? I have muscle but it is definitely not defined and toned like yours!!
Hopefully this make sense, and sorry for all the questions š Good luck with your move and good luck with your competition! I know you’ll do great, you have come so far!!
Katie
I will reply to this tomorrow promise š