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Zooma Summer Challenge - Weeks 2&3

The last few weeks have been COMPLETELY crazy. On top of completing the majority of my challenge activities, I have had the following things in play:

  • State court - community partnership Stakeholder Summit to address guardianship issues (yes, I have a full-time position on top of everything else I do).

  • Spartan Super, 8 mile with 29 obstacle hilly course, 8 hours away from home.

  • Traveling every single weekend with my oldest daughter dropping her off to and picking her up from camps. 
  • We start school on August 14th so back to school planning and shopping is weighing my mind down.
This is why I missed posting last weekend. My travels got the best of me physically and mentally. I didn't have enough 'juice' to get it done. 

Needless to say, I have been working the Zooma Summer Challenge...meals, workouts, and ab challenge. Woot woot! Here are the highlights of these last two weeks. 

Instead of making excuses, make moments. Sometimes you won't feel like it. That's why accountability is so important. Find the people who will help you meet your goals. There are tons of people who want to see you meet your goals. There are a number of people who will help you meet your goals. There are some people who will push you to exceed your goal. Find them. You seeking personal accountability may help someone else stay accountable to themselves. Iron sharpens iron!
Evening Run with Support to Meet the Challenge
Embracing Other Options for Cross Training on a Budget

Accountability Partners Support Each Other's Journeys


When you set your mind to accomplish something, you can definitely get it done. In December 2016, my husband and I set a goal to complete the Spartan Trifecta, which is three Spartan races (4+ mile, 8+ mile, and 12+ mile) in 2017. A schedule conflict came up in May with one of our daughters and we thought our goal was tossed out of the window. Up until I found a way to get the second race done (on top of our other travels). With less than one month of registration and preparation, the second race in the Trifecta was completed. Sometimes, our goals seem out of reach. Before you give up on yourself, consider plan B. Find other ways to achieve your goals. 
Smiling Through the Pain and Embracing the Opportunity

There's a Past and a Future. Get ready for the Future.

Victory Comes with Patience
Physical fitness means nothing without proper nutrition. Many of us spend time walking, running, and weight training while failing to get our kitchen in order. I happen t believe the statistics that I've heard. 20% of the work happens through workouts while the other 80% happens in the kitchen. Working out regularly but eating foods that are not good for YOUR body will not reap rewards. Figure out what your body's needs and fuel it the right way. If you don't like smoothies and liquid diets, use solid foods. There's ALWAYS another option. Stop running from your possibilities.
Green Smoothies Can Make a Huge Difference in Your Mind and Body

There's Always an Alternative
Weeks 2 and 3 are in the books and I am beyond proud myself. I wanted to give up during week three but I didn't. Let's stand together and keep each other accountable for our goals. Message me for accountability options.

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