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My mom and dad visited recently, and they gave us the greatest gift. Knowing how stressed and sleep-deprived my husband and I have been with a sick baby and dog, they offered to watch Reid so we could spend a night at a hotel. This fits so nicely with one of Bob's main messages on TheBestLife.com (which he talks about it in a number of articles and in some of his webcasts): Consistency is key. If you are able to maintain a consistent sleep schedule, nutritious diet and exercise plan, you will be successful. Of course, this won't always be possible, but getting back into a regular routine after a setback or slip-up is the only way to achieve your goals.
The night in a hotel was such an amazing gift because not only did we get a much-needed full night of sleep, but we were also able to talk about what was going on in our lives and make a plan to move forward. We now know how we want to manage our workouts, how we're going to handle the dog and how to ensure we're eating healthy meals. After a bumpy period of self-discovery—my role as a new mom collided with my goal to be a marathon runner once again—I think I'm finally back on track. After all, I know I have to keep at it if I want to achieve my goals of getting back in shape and running a marathon.