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Today was DAY TWO of making decisions for me that involve good eating, mindful choices and a good run.  I can say that after several weeks away I felt yesterday's run when I got out of bed this morning.  And that hasn't happened in awhile.  

But I ran three miles again today.  I did it!  As I sit and type, add my mileage to dailymile.com I feel better than I did on Sunday.  Better than I did last week.  And that's because I choose to not make excuses and JUST RUN!

Proud that I'm using my time for better meal planning, packing lunches and enjoying the journey.  

I had a wonderful chat with a co-worker today about work and home life.  She said, 'I'm close to 50 now and I choose to have a quality life outside of work.  That's the part that matters!"  I knew exactly what she meant.  I love my job, the people I work with and the life it allows.  And I also know that how I choose to spend my time is in direct proportion to how I feel.  

Run. Laugh. Eat. Repeat.

And throw in hugs and kisses from my husband and daughter and the entire day is complete!

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