I have been waking up between 4-430 for a few weeks now. The first week wasn’t too bad. Week two and three, I was hating life. This is week four, and I finally feel like my body has adjusted to waking up early. I get to the gym by 5 and get my workout knocked […]

Today when I got to work, I received a message there were three kittens outside of one of our training offices. I was able to pick them up and transport them to A-Pal. They will be fixed, get their shots and be available for adoption to find a furrever home. Days like this are very […]

Nutrition has always been a struggle for me. I try to meal prep when I can. Sometimes my work schedule or extended hours makes it hard to keep up with healthy eating habits. Now that I am weight training, more than ever I need to balance that with good eating habits. I have been working […]

I started going back to the gym. The goal is to go Monday-Saturday in the mornings. I have been going for about a week now. I am working on physical therapy exercises for my knee and my shoulder. I feel like I am getting stronger day by day. I know I need to pace myself. […]

I sprained my knee about a year ago when I was playing indoor soccer. Luckily, I didn’t miss too much work. However, I did have to make the decision to give up soccer. The knee sprain was my second soccer injury during a three month time frame. And I couldn’t risk another injury and missing […]

Round 2: Last year I started this challenge for the very name, CHALLENGE. And a challenge it was. I had a few setbacks due to injuries, sickness, and lack of time management. I did learn a lot about myself during the journey. I am taking on this challenge again this year with a clearer understanding […]

Last Sunday I went to a concert with my parents and my sister. It was Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp. It really wasn’t “my style of music.” But its rare that both of my parents want to go to a concert. I really went to spend time with them. As they get older, […]

I know I am working on the challenge as time provides. However, I feel lazy when I cant make it to class. I have been working a lot of hours at the prison and the wildlife center. I just need more hours in the day, 24 hours just isn’t enough. I know this challenge is […]

I started rucking. Which is basically walking with a weighted backpack. I can definitely feel the difference in my heart rate. I didn’t think this would be that hard but it can be quite challenging. I use between 10-20lbs, depending on the day, and the weather. I try not to push too much and give […]

I leave tomorrow night for a quick trip to Texas. My grandmother who is 99 lives in TX. I also have an aunt and uncle on my Dad’s side who live there. My grandma shattered her ankle about a month ago. My uncle is experiencing some health problems, that might be liver cancer. My whole […]