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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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