Hi friends!  Thanks for all of the sweet messages!  I have the greatest blog friends in the world!  I'm taking the 2nd nutrition class at Cornell and just started Paralegal classes at UNC last week.  The paralegal program is more demanding than I anticipated.  Needless to say I'm looking forward to graduation day, June 9th!

You're probably wondering how weight loss and working out is going?  It's not.  My weight is about the same give or take a pound or two.  At least I haven't gained, right?  I think I only worked out once last week.  My diet is abysmal.  I'm definitely getting back on track in the morning with nutrition and working out! BODYPUMP & SH'BAM here I come!  It definitely takes vigorous effort for me to not to fall away from a healthy lifestyle.  I understand from people who have been living healthfully for years that it becomes second nature, but for me it requires discipline, effort and pursuit.  I also realized I have to keep this blog going to stay on track.

I've been listening to Reshaping It All by Candace Cameron Bure (downloaded from iTunes), and it's made all of the difference in motivating me to get back on track.  This quote from the book recently "spoke" to me:

"Action means I'll have an active role in my life.  I won't sit around waiting for things to change but will take the necessary steps to make it happen.  Things that are important deserve nothing less than vigorous pursuit."

Tell me:  What keeps you on track?  


I hope everyone has a great week.

Take care,


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BIG News!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!  It was a nice quiet Christmas at home this year, well as quiet as it can be with 2 young kids. ;)

I have some really BIG news!!! in addition to the classes I'm starting at eCornell in a few weeks, I've embarked on another learning opportunity as well.  I've decided to get certified as a personal trainer through the National Academy Of Sports Medicine!  At the same time I'll pursue the coursework and the exam to become a Fitness Nutrition Specialist.  I'm definitely going to be busy, but it's what I love, fitness and nutrition!  Really.  On our family vacations it was the norm for me to carry books on nutrition to read just for fun, AND usually more than one book!   It's gonna be a fun ride!

On the weight loss front, my weight has stayed about the same.  I've been working out, but my nutrition has not been stellar.  It's time to cut out the junk and get more serious about healthy living, at least 95% of the time.  I did go to the gym tonight for Cardio and BODYFLOW.  BODYFLOW is a mix of Yoga, Tai Chi, and Pilates, and I found it to be both challenging and relaxing.  Once a week I'm trying to incorporate a balance and flexibility class, and this one definitely hit the mark.  Tomorrow morning is my training session with Dane, very challenging, but not relaxing. ;)

This quote really spoke to me today when I saw it.  Fear was holding me back for a long time, imprisoning me.  Until I made the decision to face my fear, it always controlled me, making me unaware of my true potential. Now I'm free, free to pursue my dreams.  Walt Disney was right!

Tell me:


After conquering fear, what goal or action did you achieve?  


Sometimes fear still takes hold of me and tries to exert it's control.  Each time I face fear and move past it, it's teaching me to have more faith in God and more confidence in my own abilities.  My fear usually involves something I think is too hard or requires too much effort, or talent that I seem to think I don't possess.  But then God shows me it's not too hard, I can put forth the effort, and I am talented enough.  It's amazing how things fall into place once fear is conquered!

I just want to encourage you to face your fear.  Amazing accomplishments will follow.

Thanks for stopping by my cyber corner of the world.  I hope you have an awesome Tuesday.

Take care,

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What's Happening? I'm Going Back To School? What?

Wow, it's been too long since my last post.  I've been working, working out, getting ready for Christmas, going to a Carolina game, and doing a video interview.  Yes, a video interview, that was the special thing on Monday; it was so much fun!  I think I could get used to being in front of the camera ;).

Some pics from Monday:

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed the day.  It was a blast!

I'll let you know when the interview goes live.  

I'm still trying to keep up working out amidst the festivities.  Last night I went to the group fitness class, Body Pump and Body Combat.  I thought I had lost my mind doing 2 challenging classes back to back, but several others did as well, so I thought if they could do it so could I.  I lost steam about 1.5 hours through, but powered through to the finish.  It definitely challenged me in a good way!  Today I'm going to Body Pump again, not sure if it's a good thing since I just went last night...hmm, but I want to take the class from a friend of mine.  Can't wait to take her class!

Last night after my workout I made this super yumm-o super food smoothie:

Strawberries, banana, chia, Sambazon azai puree, spinach, stevia

Doesn't look like the most appetizing drink, but it was SO DELICIOUS.  My 4 year old loved it & had 2 servings, even wanting more.  She said it was so good!  If you have trouble getting kids to eat greens, put them in a smoothie & they'll love it! Really.

I've also enrolled in Cornell University, eCornell to obtain a Certificate in Plant Based Nutrition.  I've been interested in this program for quite some time.  I love studying nutrition and how food effects my body; food as medicine is awesome and amazing!  If you've seen the documentary Forks Over Knives (just click the link for the website), it reports the life saving benefits of a plant based diet.  If you haven't seen the documentary make sure to watch it, and it's on Netflix now.  It will change your life.

Well a busy day ahead, working out, cleaning house, shopping, grocery shopping, and taking care of all of those last minute details before Christmas, so I best get moving!  It was great talking with y'all through my blog.

Thanks for stopping by checking out my little corner of the world.  If I don't talk to you before, have a Merry Christmas!

Take care,

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