The First Monday after a LOOOOONG Break

It was so hard to go back to work today after having 2 weeks off!! I can never sleep the night before I have to go back to work!! It's ridiculous! But somehow I managed to get up to my alarm this morning and get my workout done this morning. It's amazing how just a morning butt-kicking workout can change your attitude and outlook for the day! I knocked out a 1 mile speed run, Insanity Max:30 Cardio Challenge and Ab Attack, and PiYo Buns. Love all these workouts!! They totally make my day that much better. My theme for the day was CONQUER! And I CONQUERED Monday! Because of my new found healthy lifestyle and obsession with working out and running, I never miss a workout and I always feel better afterwards, even if I didn't want to to begin with.

The one thing that I really did enjoy about going back to work was the return to my routine. I am totally a routine person and when my schedule is messed up, it can really throw me for a loop. It was really nice to be back and see the teachers and students again! I did sort of miss the kids over break! They always keep me on my toes! LOL

I also took the theme of Conquering Monday and stepped out of my comfort zone to email fitness establishments to inquire about teaching PiYo since I will be PiYo Certified through Beachbody on Saturday!!! Super excited! But the most exciting part of stepping out of my comfort zone today, was that within hours, I have already heard back from 2 different places that want to talk to me about teaching!!! I am so excited!! I never, ever would have thought that this would be something that I would be thinking about doing, let alone contacting people to make it come true!!! I cannot wait to see what happens once I begin these new ventures!! I am totally feeling the Woman of Steele name today!!!

So until next time: Be Strong, You Never Know Who You Are Inspiring!!

Run On!!

Laura

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