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!