LIFE

Life has been at a whirl wind speed.  I am struggling trying to keep things anchored down.  The winds will let up soon, and I will have to clean up the debris and carry on.

I decided to go up for promotion this year.  A big promotion.  From Extension associate professor, to Extension full professor.  I have realized, I work hard!  I accomplish alot!  I hire wonderful people!  I have a great husband who supports and loves me.  I have the best mom and dad who gave up tons of time to work with me on this.  I have great kids who never ever complained that I was mentally and physically missing this summer.

BUT, it is 99.5% done.  I have one more review from the committee.  And then edits and then off it goes.  Keeping my fingers crossed that all is well.  But, meanwhile, I feel like it's something I am going to release and let go.  I gave my best shot and fought hard.  So, while I may not win out with the promotion.  I know that I have done a great job of stewardship over the SNAP-Ed program.

Okay, now for debris.  I have things to change in my life.  I saw this awesome weight loss video today and it is motivation to me.  That I will eat clean!

I can do this!
Photo show of weight loss (Time lapse)

I am healthy and I am strong.  I can achieve anything!

Live Fit Trainer - 12 Week Challenge (Finish Strong)

In high school I attended Girls State and there I learned a quote that I have thought about since, "Aim High, Work Hard, Finish Strong."  Not sure who said it, but I wrote it down and kept it in my scriptures and use it daily.

So, in January some friends asked if I wanted to join them in a 12 week challenge called Live Fit, by Jamie Eason.  I said "yes" not knowing if I really would do it.  But, it started and I jumped on.  And it was great fun.  Well this is week 12.  I have now finished strong with my challenge and I have learned a lot from it.

12 things I learned from participating in Jamie Eason, Live Fit Training.

1.  I am happy.
2.  I am strong.
3.  I can complete anything I want to achieve.
4.  I have a very supportive family.
5.  I have a great network of support - friends, family, colleagues, boss.
6.  My kids help me achieve my goals.  (When Little Lu isn't begging me not to go to the gym).
7.  I found a cool study about power amino acids, that has totally intrigued me.
8.  When you make something a priority it just fits into your life.
9.  I am worth it.
10.  I am capable.
11.  I like new challenges, things that make me grow, and I will try anything (Ha, within reason).
12.  I am making a lifestyle change.