Stop making excuses and start working towards my goals. Stop whining about the injuries and setbacks, the lack of free time, the craziness of life the last year. Stop saying "tomorrow is a new day" and start saying "Just Do It, Anything, Something".

My grand babies, born prematurely at 24 weeks, are soon to be turning 1 (June 19th)! They are healthy and strong; prayers were answered and they are our miracles.

I completed two half marathons in 2012 before an injury ...

Stop making excuses and start working towards my goals. Stop whining about the injuries and setbacks, the lack of free time, the craziness of life the last year. Stop saying "tomorrow is a new day" and start saying "Just Do It, Anything, Something".

My grand babies, born prematurely at 24 weeks, are soon to be turning 1 (June 19th)! They are healthy and strong; prayers were answered and they are our miracles.

I completed two half marathons in 2012 before an injury struck. While I still cannot run (or jump rope, or do jumping jacks....I can walk and spin again, just not at the distances I could. Hopefully soon : )

June 2012 - I was fit and healthy.
June 2013 - I will be back on the road to fit and healthy.

Friends mean well when they say "Don't worry, you'll get back on track" but when you use that as an excuse to do nothing, you find yourself with 20+ pounds to lose again.

Now it's time to put the new plan in place. Life is going to get in the way, so my plan has to be sensible. The 5% Spring into Summer challenge is gearing up!

1) Finding a sensible eating plan. There are so many options out there, and I've tried many of them. The bottom line is that I will likely never fit into one plan.
For this challenge, I will focus on making more of my meals vegetarian based. I will reduce my intake of cheese and other dairy products. Limit coffee, increase herbal teas and choose not to drink alcohol.

Incorporate Bob Harper - The Skinny Rules - More water, lots more water. My massage therapist said "your body needs more veggies, and lots more water!"

2) Get moving!

Cardio: Walking (treadmill programs)a.m. and taking at least two 15 walks during 3x week (office). Alternating days spin cycle a.m.

Strength training (reality check 5/4/13) I've lost it all. Starting from scratch here!

Flexibility: 15 minutes 3x a week

3) Spiritual development - so fortunate to have found a new church and wonderful people this year.

4) Building my Arbonne business which will allow me to leave my corporate job, and live my dream life.

5) Feeding my creative soul (back to quilting, crocheting, and incorporating charity work)

6) Spending more time with the people I love.

I'm the architect of my own success or happiness. The quality of my Life is up to me - it will be what I want it to be."

Maggie

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