diff --git a/leds.py b/leds.py
index 70c7b48..28f9c29 100644
--- a/leds.py
+++ b/leds.py
@@ -271,12 +271,12 @@ def querycolor():
 
 def loop():
     lcd = Adafruit_CharLCD()
+    level = 0
+    level_max = 15
+    idle = 0
+    idle_max = 15
+    cur_color = "ffffff"
     while True:
-        level = 0
-        level_max = 15
-        idle = 0
-        idle_max = 15
-        cur_color = "ffffff"
         debug("loop")
         query_color = querycolor()
         query_level = querylightlevel()