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Reading up in preparation for the next month-long challenge. This is going to be huge for me.

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All prep packed for the week and ready to roll. I've also made dinners ahead of time, too, as that is the time if day Ryan and I tend to be too tired to make something healthy.

This week, I'm also focused on good thoughts. At work I'll be a 'yes' person and at home I'll shower Ryan with positivity. This should open my eyes to not only giving, but receiving more love.

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Week 1 Meals: --Kale/broccoli chopped salads --His and hers quinoa/broccoli/chicken (or fake chicken for me) --Mushrooms and lentils with roasted balsamic brussels sprouts --Greek yogurt/cereal (for him) -- Frozen fruit/spinach/almond milk/protein powder for smoothies (for me) Snacks: -Rice crackers -Hummus -Bell peppers -Cherry tomatoes -Wasabi peas -Snap peas Liquids: -Coconut water -La Croix carbonated water -NUUN tablets

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If anyone has any tips on food prep, let me know! Now, I'm off to the beach for the weekend.

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Last week of the challenge!

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My life's mantra.

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Start the week right! It's a holiday, so I have the day off of work. Got to get a lot done today. Luckily, I woke up early!

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Monday morning!

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Alarm is set. It's official. This week for my extra 2 hours, I'll be hitting the gym with a trainer. She is going to make me kick my ass. Nothing like feeling like you can't move to make you feel like you moved mountains.

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January: wake up at 4 a.m. on weekdays. Today, I woke up at 9 if that’s any indication as to how difficult this will be.

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Last photo of the pups this year. Great way to end it.

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Snowmaggedon is in Portland, but it's not stopping me from sweating once a day. You guys, I've already dropped my mile time down and run for double the amount of time I did before. Husband: why have you been working out so much? Me: um, 'cause it's good for me, and I've made a promise to work out for a month. Husband: oh, why didn't you just say so? Me: um, I did.

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February, kick starting my month challenges with some sweat. Goals: Improve my mile time - currently sucking it at 13 minutes. Yuck. Lose an inch from my waist. Tone it up!