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A New Direction





It has been dreadfully long since I have posted in this blog.  Unfortunately, it appears it was neglected from the get go.  Life has a way of changing our plans and steering us in new directions without warning.  Other times, it merely re-directs to steer you on a similar path, but with a new focus.

I started this blog as a personal dedication (and accountability) for my fitness goals.  I made this public to help me with this task.  Illness, work craziness, and just plain too-much-to-do took me away from this.  The beauty with life, it always offers you new chances.

July 1st I decided to commit to my quest for health and fitness and I decided (after too many years of deliberation), that I would finally become a coach for Beachbody!

For years, I have used their products, starting with Insanity.  I have always loved the community surrounding the products and the energy that emanates (even over the internet...it is addictive).  I think it's about time that I started spreading that energy and doing what I have always loved to do - help others succeed in living a better life.

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