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.

TRUTH IS....

The truth is I find myself in situations almost daily. Before my transformation I was not even aware of my choices and actions and just went through my day. Now- I realize before or during my time to decide in these situations what would be best. I AM NOT PERFECT and don't want to be either! I just have found that life is amazing and you need to make the most out of it and that doesn't mean to put everything in your mouth!

• MAKING COOKIES at home for hubby and my daughter but trying not to be tempted to eat the dough or all of the cookies on the counter.

• BUBBLY DRINKS are always nice when I want more than water or tea. Pop is something I gave up a year ago. I used to drink coffee and pop all day everyday. Now its more of an occasional thing. 

• ICE CREAM! Summer time reminds me of my childhood the most. Also, I was in my 7-9 months of pregnancy during a hot summer and all I wanted was ice cream. I find that getting a child size/mini size is a great alternative!

• KEEP MOVING. I was in a weird funk recently that I would get MAD at myself if I didn't press play every morning. Some mornings due to being at work early or some morning due to my body telling me to sleep- I was unable to move and press play. So I have learned to try my best, if I don't get to press play in the morning then before dinner I could go and press play or even after dinner go outside with my daughter and run in the yard. 

So the truth is in the last two weeks, I haven't tracked my food everyday, I have had some pop and alcohol, I have pushed play a few times but not everyday, and I have had ice cream a few times. But- proof that life allows you to be flexible I went clothes shopping last night. Dropped another pant size, tried on capris in a smaller size, they fit, I dropped to the ground of the dressing room in TEARS of EXCITEMENT!

So my only regret in the last couple years is that I didn't start this journey sooner! I had too much fear and too much doubt in myself. So today I ask you to let go of fear, let go of all doubt, and just do it- you will be amazed at yourself!