That is so exciting AJ! You probably can’t hear it but I’m giving you a lot of high fives and whoo hoos over here 🙌 I am really proud of you and proud for you too. I know it takes extra work, dedication, and staying mindful each day to make progress. Keep up the good work and let me know how you’re doing with it. I’ll definitely be cheering you on! Big hugs, CoCo PS: My back gets better and better every day. I need to put “strengthen my core” to the top of my priorities list. Thank you for checking on me. I really appreciate it ❤

You’re so sweet, Debbie, thank you so much for the encouragement. I really appreciate it! We started our Q2 Quarter Challenge today so I’m really excited about continuing to make healthy choices. It’s not always easy but the effort is always worth it. Sending you hugs for a happy weekend, CoCo

Thank you so much, Theresa, I really appreciate it! Hope your week was filled with all good things, CoCo

It’s so awesome that you guys did a similar challenge together, Christine! I tell ya there is nothing like having someone help hold you accountable and to motivate you to make healthy lifestyle changes. There is NO WAY I would have finished a half marathon without my running buddies nor would I have stayed the course through this challenge without my accountability partner. A quarter doesn’t seem like much but over time those choices start adding up and it feels really good! Can’t wait to cheer you on as you make healthy choices and get back on track. I’m proud of you! Big hugs, CoCo

That story was very inspirational and beautiful. You can see how many good choices you made…wow!

Thank you so much, Donna! We’ve been really surprised at how a simple quarter has helped us to stay on track for 10 weeks now! As you say, it’s definitely hard at times to take it day by day but the small changes have been adding up and making big impacts for us both. I’m hoping we can continue through the rest of the year too! Hope you’re having the best week, CoCo

Thank you so much, Rachel, I really appreciate it. In a million years I never thought I would be so excited over a quarter but every time I throw a new one in the jar I feel so proud I’m sticking with it and making healthy choices. It’s so important! Hope you’re having a happy week, CoCo

I can totally relate, Corrie! I looked at this list and thought “Well, this is going to be SO easy! I’m going to be racking up quarters left and right!” But then I realized it was 3 pm before I remembered to drink any water or we’d go out to celebrate a special birthday and I would have to intentionally choose a healthy menu item instead of nachos and sangria. I had to wake up early to sneak a 20-minute workout in. It was eye-opening just how many bad habits I was allowing into my life. One thing that helped me from the beginning was laying out all the quarters (it was 5 at the time) each night before I went to bed. That way, the minute I woke up I could immediately see there were 5 reasons to make good choices that day. It also helped to drop the quarter in the jar as soon as I had completed the task. I had a hard time remembering how many quarters I had earned by the end of the day, especially in the beginning. So proud of you for tracking your habits and making healthy choices. If you need anything please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m here for ya! Big hugs, CoCo