Greetings UVRC! My name is Kristine Flythe and I am the UVRC treasurer.  

We do a section of the newsletter that is written from a board member. Writing has always been a challenge of mine and to write about yourself is even harder. We put the two things together and it makes for either an easy task or one that requires a bit more thought and care. 

I agree to write something recognizing the hardest part is what am I going to write about? What part of my world can I share that is worth reading about? What is exciting and what is helpful or resourceful to others?  

So, as I sit and contemplate what to write about, I wonder about what other people are experiencing, feeling, handling this winter season. It is almost a year later when I had my moment of surprise when I weighed myself and was at my heaviest weight. Over a year later I am proud of the fact that I have been able to keep off the 40lbs I have lost. It does not come as an easy task as I need to thoughtfully and mindfully practice positive choice making when it comes to eating food. Do I want that, or do I need that? It is easier overtime, but it is still a challenge. When I think about what has kept me motivated most often it is my children. They have more energy every day and at all times of day that I often need to remember to take time for myself. Thinking about the pandemic and remembering that it is important to take time for yourself because although things are easier like working and learning from home, or ready to cook dinner kits.  It is still important to make intentional time to take care of yourself. That is something I need to do more of, and writing this article is a reminder of making that commitment to myself to be intentional about my time and what I do for myself and what I do for my family. I have recognized in the last month or so that I am missing something and writing this has allowed me to remember what it is I am missing. Sometimes you just don't know what step you need to take in order to achieve what you are looking for. All it was for me was for someone to ask, Will you write an article for the UVRC newsletter?  

~ Be well, be safe, and keep on moving!