I remember reading somewhere that we all die a few times in our life, meaning we shed our old skin and we start a new new chapter, a new new journey, and a new person arises and we feel refreshed.

I think we can all look back on times in our life where this has happened. Either through a traumatic experience or just board with who we are at that point in time. You just know it’s time for a change. It doesn’t matter how old you are, I’m 64 years young and I believe I’m ready for another change. I’m not quite sure which direction God wants me to travel. But what I do know, is that I feel lost, depressed, and bored with my life. I’m not sure what I am supposed to do even though there are a lot of projects and activities that I’ve wanted to do since I retired… but I’ve had to put my energies elsewhere this past year. I’m glad I was able to be there when needed but it’s time to start living my life and doing the things that I want to do and not feel guilty when I say NO I can’t do that or NO I can’t be there. That is my struggle. Finding a balance is not easy. Setting boundaries is a must. In any area of our lives.

So… I need a refresh. And I’m going to work hard and with Gods help I will get there! I may only be on the first page of my new chapter but one day at a time is all I can ask of myself right now. Let the shedding of my old skin begin 🙂

Keep living your life!!

Kim

I’ve always looked at the above picture that clings to the back of my car window, as a life line; a way to show people that I hike and I’m active.   But it is more than that.  It resembles life itself.  The ups and downs, the setbacks, the disappointments, but also the good.  The highs, if you will.  If our life was just a flat line, we’d be dead; maybe not literally, but inside.  We have to have those peaks and valleys to grow.  We can’t grow without all of those life experiences.  Being healthy…  mind, body, and spirit helps us get through the dark stuff and rise once again.

So when those valley’s start to creep into your life…take notice.  Look up, get up, and take the next step towards your goal.  Go to the gym, make  that phone call, talk to a friend, what ever you need to do.  Start reaching for that peak…It’s always beautiful at the top:)

Life is a gift…don’t waste it!!!!

Kimberly Rae

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, I greet the Christian ladies outside with a warm smile.  The automatic door opens and the world I knew for so long has re-entered my life.  I scan my card, and stand at the bottom of the stairs…20 steps to be exact.  Four months ago I ran up those stairs.  Today, I will walk.  The treadmill awaits me.  I stretch, press start and go.  “Slow, don’t over do it,” says the doctors. Thirty  minutes down and  my heart rate is still good…YES!!  I proceeded to the mat and did some upper body work.  I felt so good.

This is where my journey began, four weeks ago 🙂

When you have exercised and have been active your entire life…to be sidelined for months did a number on me.

At this point in time, the doctors and I still haven’t figured out exactly what’s going on with me but at least I’m back in the gym. I’m not a quitter, I don’t give up. This has been depressing and frustrating all at the same time not knowing why my body is doing what it’s doing, when I have been healthy all my life.

Being in my sixties hasn’t been the best for me.  But getting back into a regular workout routine with my trainer for the past four weeks has been amazing.

The weight and the inches are still hanging with me .  I don’t want to hate them  but I don’t want them hanging around too long either 😉😉

My faith in God keeps me going every day and I know answers will be found as I continue on this journey of being healthy.

Life is a gift, and we must live it every day 🙂

Keep hiking to the top!!

Kimberly Rae

It is the Fourth of July weekend, and many of us are headed out-of-town, whether you are camping, resorting it, or staying at a hotel, it does not mean we have to give up being healthy.

We are headed to Sedona, Arizona. With the cabin still under evacuation this will put us closer when they lift the  evac.  We are staying at a hotel. So this is a picture below of what I’m bringing….lots of Fresh fruit.  I do have veggies, they are just not pictured here. I also have my Isagenix Shake which I have in the morning.  We always try to eat breakfast in the room with what we bring and keep it healthy.  If you need to go out to breakfast, you can have a poached egg. Stay away from the hash browns and bacon.  Yeah, I get it you’re on a small vacation, and you really want that bacon. So have one piece.  Don’t deprive yourself entirely,  it is a vacation  🙂  Have some fresh fruit as well.  you can still enjoy going out, just Choose Wisely 🙂

And remember… it is a vacation.  I will be bringing that bottle of wine and plenty of water!!:)

Happy 4th of July.  Have a safe and fun weekend!!

Always keeping it real:)

Kimberly Rae

My day begins at 4:30 a.m. Yes, I know… way too early, but if you live in Arizona and the outdoors is calling you, you must get up before the sun. Today, my good friend Liz Merritt at boombaby.me, (check out her site) invited me to go paddle boarding. Now, I love the outdoors, I […]

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