May 3 2015- Day I will never forget

So months ago a bunch of us had a crazy new idea of running as a relay team in the Pittsburgh Marathon.  I AM NOT A RUNNER. Never could run due to becoming severely short of breath. Months of training a few days a week- I surprised myself. I could do it.

Put my mind to it even though I had TONS of doubts.  Through encouragement by those of you that don't even realize-----I want to say Thank You.  You are the reason why I can believe in myself.

Dressed and ready---am I really going to do this?!

At the Start Line Corrals- UNREAL the amount of people and ENERGY!

Just finished my part of the relay! Total disbelief that of what just happened!

TEAM WAYNESBURG DNP's crossing together- cause that is how we work!

My cheerleaders at the finish. So glad that I am able to set this example for my Abby!

So, in summary, I want to say thank you to those that encourage me everyday. More importantly thank you to God for being able to be on this world, have this life, and experience what I have.

New Year- 2015

So this year will come with new challenges and rewards.
I have chosen to try to run with my fellow classmates in the Pittsburgh Marathon Relay Team.

Those that know me know that I am not a runner. I don't thrive off of running but I will do it to keep my activity level up.

We will see how this goes......

So to prep for the marathon I obviously need to focus over the next few months not only to be physically ready but mentally as well.

What are you planning on doing for you THIS YEAR?
What do you want out of 2015?
What will you do to benefit you and your family? Your career? Your happiness? Your destiny?

Day 6 and 7

Day 6 

Stress is a necessary piece of life. Good and Bad- it serves a purpose. Where I am focusing on is how to control it. Sometimes we let our thoughts take our whole mentality over. Reality is what you believe in and everyone's perception may be different. 

 Day 7

With the hussle of yesterday I came to realize today's focus. I am known for burning the candle not from both ends but burning it completely down to nothing. I need to focus on slowing down, enjoy the moments, and reflect.  Please, take a moment today, and slow down!

Day 4 & 5

This weekend it was a blessing to spend time with my family without one commitment to be somewhere else! Enjoy the simple moments....

Day 3 of 7...enough said

Day 2 of 7 Days

Day 2
My body was telling me to sleep so it's a rest day for me. We have to listen to signs and act upon them.

Last night, while attending a conference, I hear such a great message. A piece of that message was about forgiveness.  So, today, I am focusing on forgiveness.
Forgiveness does not mean you forget.
It means you understand the actions.
It means not to be so hard on yourself all the time.
It's ok to cry, scream, stress, laugh, and repeat.

Today I challenge you to forgive yourself for something you have been hard on yourself about.

7 days of ME

So my birthday is in 30 days. While thinking about the upcoming day over this past weekend, I know I don't want "stuff" but I want to do something for ME. So that is why I am doing 7 days of ME. Over the next 30 days I will be blogging on my efforts to center myself into a healthy and happy person. Sometimes we forget about ourselves and meanwhile so many are depending on us.

Day #1 of 7 days of ME
Today I spent just less than 30 minutes of my time on me. Got up, got dressed, washed my face, put on my heart rate monitor/shoes/and gloves, and sweated it out for 29 minutes.  Why do this? It not only boosts my metabolism but it boosts my mood. Have you ever had great news? Or told you can leave work early? Or take a day off? You know that feeling you get?!? That is the feeling I get after pushing play on my workouts.

Now onto shower, water, Shakeology, and coffee.

My day boring? NEVER!
You make what your life is.
Only you control your destiny.
Only you control your mood.
Only you control your outcome.