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The best breakfast to ever come out of a bag: sunflower seed butter and banana on a bagel thin.

OMG that looks amazing!

I am new to blogging.  I feel like I question what I write while writing it.  I find myself thinking “should I write this?”  Then I delete and start over.  I have a lot to share, inspiration to give, kindness to give and a story to tell.  Don’t we all?  Why is my blog worth reading vs. someone else?  Do I have something to give that could truly inspire someone, help someone, change someone.  I suppose that’s what it’s all about.  We share our stories and our lives with complete strangers in order to make them not complete strangers.  I suppose there is no such thing as strangers, they are simply friends we have not made yet. 

My inspiration for this blog is my desire to help people.  My desire to share my journey to another level of fitness, but also to motivate others to whatever level of health or fitness they are striving for.  Please ask me anything about anything.  If I don’t know, I’ll find out.  I look forward to making you all my new friends!

I apologize for all that I have put you through this week, but could you please allow me to walk without feeling like I am going to fall on my face?  I would also appreciate if you allow me to pick up small objects without pain.  I do care about you, and what we have done is only to make you better.  I will beg and plead if I must, but I’d really rather not. 

Sincerely,

Me

The sun was still hidden below the horizon, yet my mind was not asleep.  The time on the clock was ticking away, I could almost hear the tick-tick-tick.  Feeling the child like joy of Christmas morning, yet this was not Christmas.  This was my first morning of my new work out program: TURBOFIRE.  As pathetic as it may sound, I simply couldn’t wait another moment.  At 4:22am, I bounced out of bed to put in the first DVD.  I had no idea what to expect, but was greatly surprised.  The music kept my interest, and Chalene (the instructor) is full of energy and it makes it hard not to jump as much as she is.  After 45 minutes of cardio, sweat pouring down my face, about 750 calories burned, it was well worth the wait!  I plan on doing the DVDs at least 4-5 times a week.  I am also going to be lifting 5-6 times a week and doing core workouts as well.  My journey to the NPC Colorado Northern in April is well under way.  My first figure competition will be amazing!

I began listening to an audio book “Millionaire by Thirty.”  This is basically a 10 year plan to have your net worth be $1 million.  Is it possible?  If I do everything in this audio book, will I be worth a million by the time I am 37?  How amazing would that be.  I truly have nothing to lose.  Wish me luck in my journey to becoming a millionaire, will you join me? 

Since the moment I began school when I was 4 (preschool for 2 years), it always came easy for me. I have not stopped going to school since then. I have journeyed through my BA, MS and currently my EdD. 23 years of schooling, and I feel far from educated! There is always so much to learn, and I never want to stop! I encourage each and everyone of you to reach out each day and learn something new. Don’t get stuck in life! The only way to progress is to learn. Learn life!

The fallback of the clocks symbolizes a change in so many ways. The sun set at 4:51pm today! I feel like its midnight, but its only 6pm. When the winter hits I find myself struggling with the desire to hibernate, when I SHOULD be continuing my active lifestyle. Maybe this winter will be different because of my journey to my first figure competition. Saying goodbye to the long days and hello to darkness!

Woke up this morning with more energy than normal.  I began taking Shakeology (www.myshakeology.com/megancasey), a meal replacement shake that is completely changing my world, and was ready to face the day.  I think back to a time when financial independence was yet a dream.  A time when spur of the moment vacations were simply a dream, a wish, and not a reality.  Oh how my life has changed and grown due to Beachbody.  Being a Beachbody coach is the best thing that has ever happened to me!  (www.beachbodycoach.com/megancasey) 

I have been working at the same place for 3.5 year (juvenile corrections), and I am sooo tired all the time, I have been ready for a change. Today I have an interview as a drug and alcohol therapist in a non corrections setting, it will be nice to get it. Why is this a triumph if I haven’t gotten the job? Because at least I am not stagnit and hoping yet not making moves. Today is and will be a great day!