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SO SORRY!!

Hi, guys. I'm so sorry I've been MIA for so long. We got hacked and both of our computers (mine and husband's) ended up dying. It took a while to get the funds and whatnot together to get a new computer. But, we're back and we're good to go!

The good news is, without a computer I've actually gotten my fat ass out the door for exercise more than ever! July I set a record for getting out and getting some miles in. I even had one week where I got out the door five times! That is huge for me. Usually I'm pushing it for three times a week and I did five without even thinking about it.

The real corner I turned was on a day I'd usually be very likely to NOT go out for a couple miles... I did! Over a very busy weekend I had a lot of demands on my schedule. I had work, I had two birthday parties for my niece (we were told that we were not expected to go to both, but were welcome at both), a social engagement with my sister AND I was starting a new job on Monday.

On Sunday, I got up and went to birthday party number two (got to see the in-laws for the first time in quite a while) as I was leaving the party I had about two hours of down time before I needed to leave to meet my sister. Usually I'd be all "Screw it, I want to sit and chill and this is the only time I have. Plus it's 98 degrees outside." Instead I got home, changed my clothes, put the dog on the leash and snuck in 2.5 miles before showering and heading to see my sister. I had every excuse in the world queued up and ready to go, excuses that would have worked two weeks ago, but Sunday they were not good enough. I was so happy to be so chill about it. It didn't even phase me that this was a priority.

It's a small victory, but I am really proud of myself. This week, I have not been able to get out and get the miles in like I have been, because of my new job. I have to get used to this new schedule. But, another victory, I have been anxious to get out there. I think I've got all this sorted out enough that I know I'll be able to head out after work. And a total bonus of my new job is that I can wear my yoga pants and sneakers to work, so all I have to do when I get home is change my top and I'll be ready to head out the door.

It feels like things are finally starting to fall into place and I couldn't be happier about it.

It's good to be back!


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