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EXERT & EXHALE O T E V A H U O Y S Y WHO SA Y 1 R A U N A J L I T N U WAIT ? E P A H S N I T E G TO START TODAY ! FEATURING On-site personal training | Fitness Assessment Strength Training | Results Tracking Nutrition Counseling | Ongoing Training & Support Photo by Jenny Branson and endurance are imperative on this journey, and carving out time together is important as well, now more than ever. Instead of flying into the start of a new week without thinking beyond Monday, we’ve made it a point to plan out the week’s meals and preparing what we can ahead of time. We have to. That saves money, of course, and also forces us to think about what we’re putting into our bodies. Garbage in, garbage out is a cliche of the past, but when you make it a point to ingest food intended to fuel your body, you feel better. We are proof of that. While in the past it has been easy to end the day by sitting on the couch and watching yet another episode of “Sesame Street” before our tot goes to sleep and then staying up way too late working on our computers, Jason and I have a newfound commitment to getting outside before dinner (weather permitting), walking our four dogs with our young one and talking about anything but work. It’s funny how much happier that’s made us. It’s wonderful how much healthier it’s making us, physically, spiritually and emotionally. We still fail and falter. That’s just life. We also refuse to give up. This mama built a body who has become an amazing little person. And I’m still committed to competing in another bodybuilder competition one day soon like I did years ago. For now, though, I’m going to walk and support those I love and have fun with my family while focusing not on politics but on this journey we’re fortunate to call life. SCHRINK PERSONAL TRAINING 502.216.9475 APRIL/MAY 2018 : EXTOL 57 WWW.SCHRINKPERSONALTRAINING.COM