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Out the Door Is the Hardest Part

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Dixie and I headed out for a walk by ourselves today, and even though it was only about seven minutes, I really enjoyed it. The wind was blowing, but honestly, there’s way less snow here than in Edmonton — by a few feet, from the looks of it. It felt good to get outside for a bit and stretch the legs.

My morning started off great, too. I ate well, which always sets the tone for the day. Alongside my usual yogurt, I had some 4% cottage cheese mixed with Udo’s oil and chia seeds. That combo just makes me feel grounded and energized. It’s such a simple meal, but it really does make my day feel better. What did you have for breakfast today? Hopefully you’re enjoying this warm weather as much as I am.

I’m planning to take Dixie out again soon. I was thinking about going for a run, but decided a short walk would be better to ease into the rhythm first. Maybe later tonight I’ll head out for a proper run — if I do, I’ll add the stats to the blog. For now, a gentle walk with the dog feels just right.





This morning’s breakfast prep turned out pretty solid. I started with cottage cheese, added chia seeds, and topped it off with a splash of Udo’s oil — all laid out before mixing. Once everything came together, it made for a satisfying and energizing meal. That combo always hits right, especially when I’m aiming to feel good throughout the day. After getting outside for a short walk earlier, I realized it’s not as cold or rough as I expected. Now I’m even considering heading out again — sometimes just getting out the door is the hardest part, but once I did, it felt great.


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