Lame-assed title aside, regaining focus and going after my goals requires a little magic. Distractions of life tend to get in the way and there are times when I get caught up in the day-to-day activities and find myself unconsciously doing things that undermine what I truly want to accomplish. When I need to get back on track I do a simple little exercise that gets me going again. I grab a pencil and paper and...

1. Write down the reasons WHY I set my specific goals in the first place and decide if they're still valid.
2. Write down the things I need to move faster towards achieving my goals. What's working, what isn't?
3. I imagine the "accomplish by" date is today and I have accomplished the goal. Write down how I feel about it. Then just the opposite; imagine I've failed and write down all the feelings that go along with that. Really FEEL it.
4. Take action on one or two things from #2 IMMEDIATELY.

This is exercise is usually part of my weekly planning session and really helps me stay motivated. For me, it works (almost like magic).

moving on...

This morning's smoothie was nice and simple.

1S EAS Premium Protein - Chocolate Flavor
1S Ground Flax
1/2C Frozen Berry Mix
1/4 Medium-sized Apple
1/2T Almond Butter
Water

I should also note that I make it a point to drink my smoothie within a half-hour after my workout. That's a recommendation from Men's Health magazine (no original thoughts in my head!). I've noticed that I feel better when I do it that way rather than waiting longer or drinking it before my workout.