No News Is Good News ...

Life has been pretty status quo lately, which I always enjoy, so haven't written much ... 

Training has been going pretty well besides the lack of biking. Running 3-4 times a week, swimming twice a week and getting 2-3 strength sessions in each week as well. Need to get 3 in for sure to see the changes I am looking for. The bike will happen ... The trainer tire is off, so that's a step in the right direction. :-)

The big events for the upcoming week are first, my baby, turns 13 on Tuesday!!! Can't believe I will have a second teenager in the house!!!  Second, Jack has his first official job training meeting!  He is really is excited to be a part of the Kona Ice Krew and can't wait for summer!  Third, Sparky has her conference track meet.  Love to watch her run and enjoy watching her with the serious "in the zone" face while she is competing. Fourth, we hit the cabin!!!!  Looking forward to a long weekend at the Stoned Loon Lodge with boating, bonfires, good food and time with our lake friends. 

In he past few weeks, I have had a bit of a breakthrough, making time to meditate each day and seeing the results with better sleep, a more positive attitude and just feeling happier in general. I've been making sure to take care of me and writing what I am grateful for at the end of each day, so that is a plus. Just need to tweak the diet a bit more ... Have to continually make the effort to prep for the week ahead and not wing it. 

Today was a success on the Food planning front with grocery shopping done (date with the hubcap at Woody's), meals planned, my favorite Vega One shakes on deck and workouts scheduled and planned in the calendar ... I am ready!!!  

Hope you all had a fantastic week and enjoy your week ahead. May you be grateful for something everyday and take time to smile. Always remember, life is short, love it, live it and be kind to one another. Be back next week! 

Mistake ...

So here is a funny ... I apparently am not prediabetic. Did a blood test that checked my glucose levels for the last 10 weeks ... Not prediabetic ... WHOO HOO me!  Couldn't really explain that except maybe the first wasn't truly a fasting glucose test. I was so excited to get that news!!!  I am still on a great path and am really happy with the direction my fitness is going. 

Overall, these past two weeks have been  good. I am really enjoying my job as a whole and the extra bonus of having the time to get my workouts in, get things taken care of around the house, spend time with friends and to be able to be a hands-on parent makes me smile, plus I am able to talk with interesting people all day. 

In the past couple of weeks, I have been able to attend two INCREDIBLE events. I went with a friend to a THRIVE Connections luncheon where a friend of mine, Christi was the keynote speaker. First, I have to say that she did an incredible job and can tell that she LOVES what she does. She was authentic, funny, honest and very inspiring. There were so many things she said that resonated with me that it would take too long to write them all out. Brilliant and I am so happy that I attended. 

The second was a Mastering Meditation workshop at a friends yoga studio in town. I have been talking about and wanting to get into meditation more and more (right now it is a simple bedtime routine that I do, but would like to continue to learn about it and implement it into my life on a daily basis).  The workshop was incredible and gave some wonderful guidance. Have been meditating daily since then and it has done wonders. Continuing on that path as well. 

Hope the week has been a good one for all of you. If not, remember Monday is just around the corner for a fresh start!  I am ready to go with my food prepped for the week, my new fave, Vega One protein shakes all set and dinners planned. Looking forward to some family time this evening ...  Hope you all have a fantastic week and remember, live life, love it, enjoy it and always be kind to one another.  Be back next week :)