Occasionally, I struggle with how much I want to share on my blog and social media sites. I used to put content up on social media sites for fun. Social media is still fun, but things have changed. Crazy to think that I got involved in only 2008. In five years, lots of doors have opened for me due to my involvement on social sites. Now, when I’m out with friends, with family or on interviews my social media activity comes up. In a good way, of course. I’m fully aware that someone  is always watching. So things are very different than in 2008. Back then no one was paying that much attention they didn’t see employees or contractors with a social media following as a threat. Social media was supposed to be a fade. Now things are different. A good different, but different none the less. I have to accept that. How do you determine what to share or what’s too much to put out there?

About 2 weeks ago, I went to the doctor. There I complained of how tired I have been lately of how I just don’t feel like myself. I’m usually an early riser and morning person. I usually don’t feel like myself if I’m not working out 3 or more days a week. Where is that person? I asked my doctor. I can’t hep but relate that feeling to the fact that for about18 months my career took a totally different course. I joined two different start-ups and my schedule changed drastically. While the work was thrilling and exciting, this change in schedule caused me to start staying up late and sleeping in, throwing everything off. Over those 18 months I gained 14 pounds. That’s why I felt so miserable! So, now I have to focus on:

– Boosting my energy levels

– Getting enough sleep

– Getting back to 3-4 solid workouts a week

During the same week of my visit, Verizon sent all of the Ambassadors the FitBit. Good timing right?

I appreciate how the FitBit:

1. Is small and doesn’t get in the way when I wear it. It easily clips on a bra (sports bra, or regular) and goes seemingly unnoticed. I usually forget it’s even there.

2. It is simple. You wear it, it works like a pedometer and also tracks calorie burn

3. The platform has many tools to help track your fitness journey: sleep journal, food journal

4. Email encouragement when you meet milestones. I reached a 50 mile milestone the other day. And, you get badges. Who doesn’t like a badge? The email made my day 🙂

For those that have never tried to lead a fit lifestyle, a journal really helps. I used to journal from middle school-college. It’s a great way to track the progress of your goals. I highly recommend it. I’ve never tried the sleep journal before, but I understand how that can help. Over the last few weeks I have learned that I need a plan for the entire week in order to make it through. I will be sharing more of this on my blog so that I remain accountable.

Next week, I will be sharing more about additional tools that I am using to help me get back on track.

If you are interested in learning more about FitBit or purchasing your own, all of my readers get $5 off! Here’s a link with more details: http://vz.to/YhhPI3