I'm living...

I just had a crazy, "re-evaluate your whole life" moment.

My normal routine in the afternoon is to sit and do homework until my alarm goes off at 3:15 then walk down the street a few blocks to the kids' school and pick up my girls. Most days lately I have made my way out the door kind of slow and it's more like 3:20 when I walk out the door. Well, today, I forced myself to leave early. Katelyn, my nine-year-old, is part of the safety crew and she gets to take down and fold the flags each Wednesday so I wanted to witness her doing that today.

So, I left the house early. I almost drove but, after my commitment to increasing my activity level again I convinced myself to walk. I started down the street, walking, watching the people in their cars drive too fast, wishing they would slow down. About three houses down from where I cross the street I watched one of those cars get t-boned by a truck driving on a cross street, also too fast.

I'm thankful no one was hurt and I didn't have to do CPR or anything crazy like that. I'm thankful that I left the house when I did, as well.

SLOW down people!

While you're driving, while you're walking, while you're spending time with your children. Why are we all in a hurry all the time? So my victory today is just being here. Somedays, that's all you have.

What is your little victory today?

Guitarplayingmommy,
Heather

upgrade!

Since March of 2012 I have used a FitBit to help keep myself on track.

I have put this poor FitBit through hell. Within 1 week of receiving it in the mail I dropped it into the washing machine in the pocket of my scrubs. I emailed the company and their amazing customer service department sent me a new one! I have had great customer service from a business before but they have consistently surprised me. The latest surprise is a colorful one. For the month of October, FitBit is releasing a pink version of their newest addition to the FitBit family, the flex.

I have been loyal to my FitBit Ultra but the poor thing is starting to crack so I figured it was time for a change.

So, in one week I will receive my new pink FitBit Flex, woohoo!

Here is my FitBit results for yesterday, that run in the morning really helped jumpstart my week!

What is your little victory today?

Guitarplayingmommy,
Heather

Get in the Boat, all your friends are there!

I know I've said it many times before but I'm back. This time I hope, for good. I have missed this blog, having a place to share my thoughts and struggles and receiving feedback from like-minded folks who are in the same boat as me. So, here I am again, to share my story.

I started back to keeping an honest and thorough daily food log and making every effort to be as active as I can about three weeks ago when I started back to clinical again. Working in the hospital everyday keeps me active. This morning I got up and did a little pre-jog yoga and now I am about to go out the door with the dog and run. Should make for an awesome day.

I will update more soon about what I am doing to be successful and my current struggles.


What is your little victory today?

Guitarplayingmommy,

Heather