Fitness and Nutrition Accountability

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Are you lying to yourself in order to rationalize your actions? Are you settling for less than your best? The lies you tell yourself hurt yourself, not your trainer or husband or kids as much. It does still affect them though. — Have you ever stopped to think about the lies that you are telling yourself? Have you said them […]

Lies versus Truths

There is no magic pill. You need to be willing to put in the work. Get your food in line, drink your water, get your sleep, and manage your stress. — I am often asked for a magic pill in weight loss. To be honest, they exist. But I […]

The Magic Pill

I began training for the Ragnar Relay back in July. So I decided to up my training and get ready for the hot chocolate 15K. I ran with 20 or so friends, and it was a blast! — I did it! I ran a 15K in 1:41:31. Since it is my first, totally makes it my […]

Another Finisher Medal

Bug Bit! I've officially been bit...by the running bug - Becka's Boot Camp I have never considered myself a runner. I always thought my arthritis would stop me. I have never felt in the zone. But it is great and I look forward to my runs every day. And what can be better than training for a relay run with a bunch of friends. — I’ve officially been bit…by the running bug. I have done 5Ks over the years. And I usually rarely […]

Bug Bite!

Autoimmune diseases almost seem to be a fad these days. More people are aware that a wide variety of issues fall under the auto immune umbrella. I hope that following this plan helps me figure out some food triggers for some of my symptoms. — I have known for years that I suffer from psoriasis but I hadn’t gotten diagnosed until recently. I […]

Autoimmune Protocol Diet Update

I love the summer. I love the freeness, the opportunities for outdoor fun. This summer I am working on my life balance of fun and work. It is a constant battle, but I am set on winning this year. Maintaining a level of productivity with extreme happiness through adventures with the kids. — In my mentoring group, we have been challenged to say Today is going to be the best day […]

Best Day of My Life!

We have started a 10,00 squat in 30 day challenge. It is a great test of character as to who will stick with it.If someone hands you a plan, do you have enough follow through to see it to its completion? What if others are on the journey with you and helping push you along? It is all in the follow through. This isn't an all or nothing test. Miss a day? Make it up the next! — So we started a squat challenge. 10,000 squats in a month. My legs hurt in places I didn’t […]

Squat Challenge

Being healthy is hard, but so is being sick from being unhealthy. All you need to do is focus on making one healthy choice. The next opportunity, choose another healthy choice. Continue the process. — They say you get out what you put in. They say it is gonna take all you’ve got. […]

Choices Made

You need to shower daily, so yes, you need to find ways to motivate yourself daily. If you are not internally motivated, then find someone who will motivate you! — What motivates you and drives you? Some people work out because it feels great, others do it to […]

Motivate Daily