Happy New Year! I hope the first few days of 2014 have been good to you. More importantly, I hope you’re using the New Year as  an opportunity to really start being good to yourself!

I don’t know about you, but I’m seriously pumped about the year ahead. Maybe it’s because the fortune teller I  met back during a bestie’s birthday weekend in Jamaica told me 2014 would be my “best year yet.” (I don’t place too much stock in all the thoughts she shared, but that was the one that stuck with me!) Maybe it’s because I’m one month away from hitting that milestone known as the “Big 4-o.” Or maybe it’s just the fact that I’m glad 2013 is over and done with. Whatever the case, I’m beyond excited about all the opportunities ahead to be healthier and happier than ever!

Speaking of opportunities, this first Motivation Monday of 2014 presents another exciting first for me. I’m thrilled to be today’s guest on the Lifestyle Accountability Show. I met Bate Brothers Adam and Devon via Twitter and was honored when they asked if they could feature me on their daily health and well-being podcast. Please click on the following link to listen to the interview where we discuss everything from my favorite healthy foods to the pitfalls I’ve encountered on my never-ending fitness journey:

http://www.lifestyleaccountability.com/laura-loves-fitness-shares-inspiring-story/

I hope you’ll find the information helpful to make this YOUR healthiest and happiest year yet!

I close with a thank you to the Bate Brothers and to all of you for checking out the interview.  Feel free to share away on Facebook, Twitter and wherever else you’d like to spread the word about the show and all the sources of inspiration at LifestyleAccountability.com. Here’s to the remaining 359 days ahead of us in 2014 filled with so many chances to have fun, be fit and feel fabulous!