Back to basics.

back-to-ba•sics

—adj.

1. stressing simplicity and adherence to fundamental principles: The movement suggests a back-to-basics approach to living for those whose lives have become complicated. 

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I have been doing a lot of thinking lately ... about life, what I want, what I want to do and accomplish, etc  ... and after reading On Who I Am Becoming from Erin and The Back Story on the Front Story from Katie this evening, it dawned on me that maybe I need to refocus a few aspects of my life, go back-to-basics.

Food ... I think its time to buckle down and start eating healthier. Hello Paleo! If that's not back to basics, I don't know what is. I am tired of feeling like crap. I know my health would also hugely benefit from eating healthier. I know this change isn't going to happen over night, but going forward, I want to start making healthier food choices. 

Fitness ... Exercise and I have this love-hate relationship. It doesn't help that I keep injuring myself and my poor right foot has taken quite the beating this summer from my carelessness. Without going into too much detail, I was drying off from my shower, looking at my hips and waist in the mirror, and was quite disappointed in myself for letting myself get to this point. I wouldn't say that I am overweight, but currently there is a little extra cushion which I would really love to ditch sooner than later. Maybe I should attempt the 30-day shred again ... third time is a charm?! 

Health ... If I can simplify my diet and start exercising again, I know my health will improve greatly! Also if I can do something about my work schedule, I think that would be HUGE. 

Work ... Now this is a tough one and will require some serious thinking - do I want to keep doing what I am doing, or do I want to pursue another avenue? I don't really know what I want to do, career wise, but what I do know is that I am tired of working two jobs, six days/week! I will more than likely continue this work schedule until the end of the year, but I need to figure out a new plan and actually do something about work. Less work and more money!

Now the tough part ... making some positive changes and sticking with them!