Heading into the weekend and nearing the end of the school summer break we thought we’d try something new and motivating! With college and pro football fast approaching you’d think it might have something to do with that and you’re right AND wrong!

Today we are highlighting a 40-ish mother of two who you may have seen on the news recently.

She suffers from an incurable kidney disease… That is not why she was on the news.

Cheerleaders

Kriste Lewis shows the world that chasing a dream at any age – especially 40-ish – is worth all of the hard work and it certainly took a courageous step!

Kriste will be joining the New Orleans Saints as a 40 year old Cheerleader this year!

Following a motto of “Have Focus and Fun” has led her to the Saints sidelines and she will certainly be an inspiration to many this year. You can find a few more details on this People article.

Focus & Fun

Her motto is simple… Focus & Fun.

A good reminder to us all when it comes to our individual fitness plans:
Have Focus: Develop a plan.. .Stay the course… Set specific measurable goals
Have Fun: Enjoy the day as a gift from God! Be thankful for great health and the freedom we still have in this country!
Finally, Be Courageous… Step out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself. Your challenge could be anything. Weight loss, a marathon, a mud event, a triathlon, body building, bikini/physique contest, 5k, whatever.

You can always swim back to the shallow end of the pool if the water gets too deep.

No matter your team allegiance, I hope you can find time to cheer for Kriste this season. I will be!

Now that you know who we were motivated by today and what she has gone through and accomplished, ask yourself one question – what are you going to do this weekend? Scratch that, what are you going to do RIGHT NOW to kick off the weekend or your day in a fit and healthy way?

Find more about Kriste on Twitter. And stop by our 40-ish twitter home as well.

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