Fit by 40, Week 13 – Awareness

Have you ever realized something and wondered why it took so long to become aware of it? I have become aware of several things this week. The first is that exercise is really important to me. It increases both my physical and overall wellness. I feel so much better in body and spirit when I get regular exercise. The other thing that I  became aware of this week is that when circumstances beyond my control cause a change in routine, it is up to me to get back into my routine as quickly as possible. Former habits can creep up pretty quickly. I need to make sure that I am true to my new lifestyle.…

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Fit by 40, Week 12 – Dedication

Can you believe that twelve weeks have passed? With only four weeks left in the Fit by 40 challenge, I am dedicated to finishing the challenge and continuing the lifestyle changes that I have made when it is over. I have noticed so many improvements in my overall health and wellness. I am meditating daily, getting more sleep, eating a healthier diet and exercising more. My family is supporting me and joining me in exercise several times a week. This challenge has had such a positive impact on me as an individual and also on my family!…

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Fit by 40, Week 11 – Encouragement

It’s back! Well, at least it is on it’s way. Though I have been seeing results of the Fit by 40 challenge for weeks now, this week is the first time I have seen an indication of the return of my pre-pregnancy body. It is so exciting! I am also breathing easier while running. I am feeling stronger and healthier week by week and seeing muscle definition that has been missing for years. Yay!

I am tempted to get on the scale to see the progress I have made; and then I remember how discouraged I was in Week 9 when I thought I would see a different result than I expected. So for now I am celebrating the positive changes in my lifestyle and body. They are a great source of encouragement and I know I can stick with this challenge through the last few weeks!…

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Fit by 40, Week 10 – A Healthier Family

Have you ever made a decision and had other unexpected benefits happen as a result of that decision? That’s what happened to me when I decided to take on the Fit by 40 challenge. One unexpected benefit to the Fit by 40 challenge is the positive effect it is having on my family. …

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Fit by 40, Week 9 – Who Cares What the Scale Says

What is your relationship with your scale? For most of my life, we have been acquaintances. Our relationship is neither good nor bad. It just simply is. We see each other a few times a year and that’s that. In fact, once I left for college I didn’t have regular access to a scale again until I was married. …

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Fit by 40, Week 8 – Surprises

Here we are at the halfway point of the Fit by 40 challenge! Though my husband Nick and I talk about healthy habits with our children, I haven’t talked to my kids about my Fit by 40 goals. It just didn’t occur to me. Most of the habits I am working on are things the kids wouldn’t really see: drinking more water, limiting late night snacking (they’re already in bed) and going to bed early. The biggest visible change is that I am exercising more. This change in exercising brought a couple of surprises this week and even the kids took notice! …

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