Weights and pumpkins

So today marks one week since I started working out. I must say, I did better than I thought I would. Now, I have a long way to go, but I really feel I can do this. I can already feel small changes, in my energy and my muscles. There were a couple times where I started to give myself excuses or put it off until tomorrow. I just forced myself to do it, and I felt a million times better once I was done. I am trying to stay motivated. Lets hope I can stick with it. You know they say that getting through the first week is the hardest. Actually, I don't know if they say that or not. It is just what I say!   =)

My motivation this week comes from my daughter. She drew me this picture. Now, this makes me feel like I have made a positive lifestyle change. She was so excited when she drew this, and so proud of it.

This is me with my weights and the TV playing a workout video. Love it!

Also on my accomplished list this week is my VW Bus pumpkin. I saw a picture of one on Pinterest, and decided right then that this was going to be my pumpkin for Halloween. It looked challenging, but I thought it would be fun. And it was both! I drew it all out freehand (took a couple of times!) except for the VW symbol (I printed a template for that), than carved and skinned away. Took a couple of hours and LOTS of cleanup, but I am pretty proud of it. 

Here it is all lit up.

And just now I pulled out the roasted pumpkin seeds from the oven. Yummmmmmmmmm!

Thunderstorms are here and the leaves are falling. Everything is pumpkin spiced and the decorations are coming out. The smells of rain and homemade fires fill my nose, with an occasional waft of sea air. It is an evening cup of coffee and warm hoodie weather, and I am loving it! I love Fall and Halloween time! I have some wonderful plans next month, and in the coming months, too! Time to think about my holiday baking and shopping lists.

May your homes and hearts be warmer and toastier as the weather gets colder and wetter!

It is a new day!

I can not believe it has been 3 months since I last posted. If I still have any of you left.......Hello! It has been awhile, and a lot has happened! I really hope this is my new start, and I can stick with it for a bit. My goal will be the same....to follow my family and life. But my direction will be a little different. My topics will be ever changing, like my life!

As some of you may know, my husband has started culinary school (and hopes to continue into baking when done). So I am going to try and share some neat things I learn from him on here! It is an exciting new path in our lives, and I can not wait to see what lies ahead for us!

My mind has been on my mortality a lot lately. There have been some recent passing's in my extended families, and it makes you realize how fleeting life really is, how quickly it goes by. I want to cherish everyday I am given, and each amazing person who gives me a piece of their love. Thank you for loving me. There is no greater gift I could ask for.

I am only 4 months away from turning the big 30 (don't laugh...I am freaked out!). I am not happy with myself when I look in the mirror. I want to live this great life that has been given to me. I want to make this next chapter in my life a new adventure! There are so many places we want to see, so many foods to eat, so much to experience! I am ready to make the changes I need to be healthy!

Thanks to the help of a great friend, we are learning about the right foods to feed our family. There is a lot of scary stuff out there, but food shouldn't be one of them! We have a passion for good food, and are going to live that passion. It is hard to change habits and ideas about what we eat, but I think we are up for the challenge.

Today is a grand day! I have stepped out of my comfort zone and taken the first baby step towards a healthy me! I worked out for the first time in a VERY long time. Found a video, pushed myself, and sweated up a storm! I feel great (and very out of shape!), but GREAT! It has been a long time, but now is better than never! I really hope this is a change that can stick around. I am ready to live!

I hope you all have a grand day, full of love and inspiration! It is nice to be back!