MomOhLogue

 I'm pretty happy with how this year is going... I've lost the 20 lbs I wanted to, school seems to be back to normal for the kids, and we all been having fun.  I found a great workout program in Orange Theory Fitness that I love and it's helped encourage me to eat healthier consistently too. I think I should stick with this as a lifestyle. The workouts constantly change and help me get stronger and its motivating. Hopefully I won't have to keep gaining then losing... just want to stick to it and continue to get stronger. Its finally Spring and the warmer weather means we get to do so many fun outdoor activities.  I'm looking forward to a great summer! Can't wait to post about the fun things we do!

 Ahhh, it's so interesting and funny actually to look at women in their 20s writing and vlogging about all they know or think they know in life. They start exploring eastern and western philosophies in college and beyond and read topics in psychology and science and history, etc. And... form opinions on things as it relates to their own lives right now.  I was that 20-something woman too. I did all that reading, thinking,  searching and questioning.  I thought I knew a lot...  But now that I'm almost 40, yes will be 40 in 3 months exactly,  I've realized that I lacked actual experience and perspective in my 20s... and what I thought I knew, I really didn't.  From 22 to 40, I've graduated college, had 4 children,  been through major career changes, had some serious mental health challenges that couldn't just be brushed off by a vacation, I've lost close people in my life like my Aunt, Godmother,  and most recently,  my Dad. I've had to go through tough li