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Not gonna lie..

Not gonna lie. Just set down to work on motivating my challengers on this long ride home with NO sense of direction. I've felt so overwhelmed all week with the hurricane & evacuation.

On top of that, one of the super dedicated women on my team of Beachbody coaches' house was majorly flooded during the hurricane :(. And I'm just so broken hearted for her.

It's in the moments like these that I have to stop and think WHY am I a Beachbody coach. That's where I find my motivation to keep going and my direction.

There are so many reasons, but this time I'm just going to focus on ONE.

ME.

Yup, me!!! Wait what?  There's tons of people who need help here. Not to mention you have two kids and a hardworking husband.  And your own house to remove boards from and check for damage.

Yes. I intend to take care of all of that. And help as much as I can. By nature, I am a caregiver. I give and give because I LOVE doing it. I do not get a rush of excitement at the idea of taking over corporate America. I feel that rush when I make someone's day better.

But you know what?

I can't do that if I don't take care of me!

When life gets tough you HAVE to stop and take care of your body. Even if that means putting other things to the side for a little while.

Don't worry...it'll get done.

BUT FIRST

1) Sleep
2) Eat QUALITY food
3) Get some exercise (cleaning up your yard after the storm totally counts btw)!

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