#workingonmyselfie

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Two weeks, my husband has been out of town; my back and neck has been bothering me pretty bad; I've been slightly sick. Quite possible that my body was telling me I was going through a lot of stress, but it feels good to be back into the routine. I may not be in full swing this week but I'm at least here to get back on track. I've missed it and my #spinfam. Maybe I can hit some weights later, too. #workingonmyselfie #workingtowardsTW100 (at TidalWheel)

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Big 4-0! Made it to 5 classes this week. I will definitely be at the halfway point before the end of the month. I also saw two spin buddies and a #TWteamMatt teammate ☺️. We are taking that #1 spot for the #TWmarchmadnesschallenge Good thing about #tidalwheelvb is that it is close to #wholefoodsmarket. Great post workout meal. Trying this new yogurt because it was on sale for a $1. #workingonmyselfie #starbucksdoubleshotonice #coffee #kale #ohmyyog #spinclass

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When you want to encourage your friend to come to #tidalwheelvb but she's on the other team for #TWmarchmadnesschallenge 🤔😂. I'm a little competitive. Thanks to Allison for playing Aly & AJ. I haven't heard them in forever and listened to them on the drive back from class. I played "Rush" and felt like today could actually be a good day. Cross fingers! Happy Friday, everyone! #TWteamMatt #workingonmyselfie #workingtowardsTW100 (at TidalWheel)

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Woke up to a surprise that my favorite #spinning buddy was taking morning class with me. Perfect opportunity to convince her to do the #TWmarchmadnesschallenge with me 😉🚴‍♀️🏆. Today marks class no. 31, which means I've been doing this for over a month. It's such a great pair to go with my gym routine. To top it off, they played my favorite Skrillex song. Nothing pushes you more than spinning to your favorite song. I think if they allowed riders to suggest songs for classes, it might get them to come in more often. Ready for March to start so the competition can begin 😈. #workingonmyselfie #competitive #skrillex #formingthehabit #morningworkout #fitbitcharge2 (at TidalWheel)

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I watched this movie last night. When the kid said this line I thought, I get it! Quarter of the way to 100 today! #tidalwheelvb #spinning #workingonmyselfie

[candicodeit]

My January Facebook Break

Ever since I started using a notebook for my daily notes and goals, I started really focusing on goal planning. At the end of the year, I went through some serious reflecting and planning. I completed some big goals for work and reading. However, there were other areas that were not quite where I wanted to be.

For the month of January, I made the decision to take a Facebook break. No checking it first thing in the morning or random times during the day. Think about how many times you check it during the day even for a second. Time adds up quickly. Sometimes you can get frustrated with what some people post or say.

This year was about some serious focus on me especially in the fitness department. If I wanted to know how a friend or family member was doing, I just contacted them directly. My mom sends me pictures of Emmi everyday so I wasn’t missing out.

With the extra time, I got a lot done and was able to put a ton of focus on my to-do list.

- 7 books (re-read 2) - 14 weightlifting days - 17 spin classes (both list items leading to a tighter belt and less flabby arms) - Great quality family time with board games and TV series - Cleaned out 3 sections in the apartment (especially our old mail pile) - Reorganized my bookshelf

For someone like me who works late a lot, I’m usually pretty tired after spending Emmi’s last waking hour with her. I’m usually too tired to do anything else with fun or cleaning around the house. But having the freedom from Facebook, it kept me from mental exhaustion everyday especially around inaugural time. I focused on myself and taking care of my family and close friends. That’s what matters to me the most.

I’d like to suggest to anyone, especially if you feel worn out most days, to take a break for a week, a few weeks or even a month. Focus on you and your family. Refresh and reflect so you can tackle the world.

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I finished at Vernal Falls with 15,000 steps on my Vernal Falls #FitbitAdventure @fitbit

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Started my Saturday with Tidal Wheel and pretty much drank all my water. I need a bigger container 😂. Enjoyed riding with @kikayfitness and Kirsteen today! Now to the DMV so my oldest can take her learner's permit 🙈 #tidalwheelvb #spinning #workingonmyselfie