Here we go again!

I know, I know, haven't blogged in a while.  I really miss blogging because it helps me purge all my thoughts and sort out what's in my head.  Lately there's been so much going on that its been hard to keep up.  Last month was a world wind of activities, stress and emotions.

I just wrapped up a 13-month consulting stint and the project finished up on May 25th.  It was sad AGAIN to say goodbye and leave a place that I have been so familiar with.

The beginning of May was a very busy and stressful time.  I had to pick up the slack on running my dad's tax reduction business which had an UBER critical deadline.  All this was happening while Dad was in the hospital.   His health had been on the decline as his chronic heart failure was progressing.  What was happening was that we were hoping he would get strong enough to withstand a scheduled mitro valve clip procedure (which was quite risky at his tender age of 83).  But, he's a fighter and is determined to keep on going for everyone else!  I am amazed at his determination and attitude.  I have dubbed him, "the comeback kid."  The morning of the procedure he was calm and ready to get it over with.

Of course that day was spent waiting anxiously for news upon the completion of the procedure, all of us hoping it would be a success.  Fortunately it was.  I consider my family very lucky to still have him with us.

That day I realized how important it is to take your health seriously.  Heart disease is completely preventable.  You can reverse it with diet and exercise.  That's why I am so passionate to helping others achieve their goals and it keeps me accountable to my own.


While my emotions have run the gamut lately, I am faced with settling into a new routine which brings some anxiety and uncertainty.  Pretty soon the kids will be out of school, schedules will change even more.

I am still figuring out my schedule and know that my most successful workouts happen when I do it early in the morning before everyone wakes up!

I know keeping up with my goals has kept me from spiraling out of control.  It provides the structure and confidence I crave to get through each week.

My goal for the remainder of this month is to focus on lifting as heavy as I possible with Les Mills PUMP and working out getting INTENSE with some my cardio workouts.

If you want to get started or need more accountability with keeping up, shoot me a message on my facebook page:  http://www.facebook.com/mariapaulercio

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