This MIA Blogger Stuff HAS GOTTA STOP!

Hello Kittens. Don't you love John Stutz's work? OMG. I really want to get that book. Check out his site when you need some inspiration. 

Now- y'all know that my BIGGEST CHALLENGE toward the end of this year has been my schedule. And this kind of falls in line with me getting my blogs done too. When I put my work first and come into my office in the morning and start working, reading emails, responding to emails, etc. it becomes a vortex and I never leave. I've shared with you all that I'm trying to transition to leaving my mornings OPEN for ME. 

Why is this so difficult? Why do I still come in here and start working? Then rush off to "squeeze in my workout"? Now- I will say this, this week I have kicked butt. I worked out Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, took Thursday off and now Friday, I am heading in to do my workout. 

That's right. I'm NOT one of those people that hates working out. I love it. I've simply been giving too much time to everything else and everyone else and leaving me last. That can't happen. I think I found a solution.

In the morning, I will NOT open up Outlook until I've done my workout. Period. No emails until I've done my workout. That means I don't get caught up in the madness. It can wait. I deserve my time. If I'm working until 8-9pm most nights, I deserve my mornings. 

Here is my vlog from the other day. I'm wearing another top from DA Active, who clearly I have become quite attached to. Check them out by CLICKING HERE. DA Active, I love thee.

Now. I'm off to do my workout. I have DOMS all over this week and I love it! LOVE IT! Today will be cardio and shoulders. WOOT! 

What's YOUR WORKOUT today? Have you started off 2012 right? Are you making PROGRESS OR EXCUSES??

Just TRY to stop this.

It is almost impossible for me to feel better or more excited on January 1st than I do today. It's like all the planets have aligned....it just feels like everything has fallen into place and I'm so READY. Sometimes, it doesn't happen when we want it-- for whatever reason, we don't put it all together, all the knowledge that we've obtained, put together with the action plan that works for our life....sometimes it just takes a while to get your mind in the right place.

WHATEVER the reason, it's my season of life. NOW. 

Isn't this perfect? So true. 

Today I woke up rested and ready to go! I had a great workout- I did Taebo Amped (review to follow tomorrow with my post-workout vlog) followed by some bands for my upper body: I did the moves my Physical Therapist taught me to do. Kids, my shoulder has gotten SO MUCH BETTER!!! I'm so excited!!

Here's another funny thing. I am so full. I had (Post-Workout) 2 Turkey Meatloaf Muffins with some green beans. Then I had a protein shake (I've been using the GNC AMP Chocolate protein powder with a frozen banana, Chia Seeds and Almond Milk) and a cup of coffee while I was roasting some veggies. OMG! Call me clueless but I don't know that I've roasted veggies like this before but they were soooo amazing it was almost hard to stop noshing on them- I did Cauliflower, Broccoli, and Asparagus-- tossed with a little olive oil, salt, pepper and some parmesan cheese (yes, the kind in a plastic jar, ok?). UnREAL how good and filling. I have a sweet potato out of the oven and I can't even eat it I'm so full right now. A bit later I'm going to have that sweet potato with some Tilapia. MMMM. 

What I learned about FOOD last year is that yes, a piece of pizza will always sound great. So will a piece of red velvet cake. But- no one REALLY wants to eat that every day. And when we get creative with food, there are so many good for us choices, it's hard to really WHINE about eating for our health. I mean, we have a zillion choices, a zillion!! Get creative!! 

Here's my pre-workout ramble-on-a-thon- you'll notice my new top from DA Active. Heavens to Betsy folks. I did not plan to do a review in this vlog but I must tell you, I am wowed by the selection they have and by the ULTRA QUALITY of the fabric and craftmanship.....these clothes are NICE. I mean, I'm so excited. I'll do a more detailed review later but check them out BY CLICKING HERE. 

Disclosure: DA Active sent me some of their clothing line to wear- they did not require me or pay me to review their clothes, these opinions are my own. And I might be raving about them for a WHILE. OMG.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: How do you feel on this first day of 2012? How do you feel about this year? Ready??