Day 1: Reboot, restart, move forward, hopefully lose some weight

Life has been quite crazy for the last 4 years.  Our family has gone through so many changes.  Disappointment, Cancer, Death, travel, a wedding, semi-retirement and through all of that, with my emotions up and down it has not crushed me because my faith in God and that this is all part of His plan.  Oh and my husband is a rock.  He always puts things into proper perspective.

Over the last few years my weight has slowly creeped up.  I'm now at my pregnancy weight.  Thankfully I didn't gain a ton when I was pregnant. None of my clothes fit and I don't want to buy anything new because if something doesn't change I'll be buying clothes again when they don't fit anymore.

So I plan to journal my reboot and restart- which starts today at 150 lbs
     Daily exercise- not killing myself though,
     Eating well- cutting sugar, less carbs,
     More water, a little less coffee
   
I have a birthday in February-  so it would be wonderful if my clothes to fit better and I could lose 10 pounds.  Also sometimes my hip bothers me.  It was hurting sometimes when I fast walked.  I don't know if it was my old running shoes or tightness.  If I can do some yoga, maybe I can stretch it out. I bought a little rebounding trampoline at a restore.  Now I just have to use it.

The weather has turned cold almost overnight.  We lost power yesterday for about 8 hours.  Thankfully not longer than that.  No power here means now lights, no heat, no cooking, and no water.    I don't really like walking outside in the cold, ice and snow.  But it's ok.  The power is back on and all day I've been praising God, thanking JESUS for the electricity that powers things that make life easier for us.  So that was a little reminder not to take things for granted, blessings large and small are all around us everyday.

 Anyway, maybe each day I'll poke at some of the things that have been going on over the last few years... good and bad... maybe.... I don't know.

Times a wasting.... waisting.... where's my hoolahoop.   Sounds like a fun way to start to get moving....

The Sweet Things

Slow but steady.... moving along like a turtle, but moving forward.... so that's good.  

On the way home from the grocery store, it poured down rain. It was hard to see through the windshield.  But after arriving home, the sky cleared and the air felt so clean and fresh.

Managed to plant my gardenia and a tomato today.  2 down, 7 to go.  Choosing what to plant things in is the biggest issue I'm having.

While watching my husband in the backyard, I saw a unusual visitor in the backyard.  At one of the bird feeders was a Rose Breasted Grosbeak.  What a gorgeous bird.  There were the usual visitors too- cardinals, gold finches, a downy woodpecker, robins, a blue jay, sparrows and chickadees.  We love feeding the birds.  Watching them flit around.  It's a good way to spend time.

My son finished up the drywall finish work in the guest room.  Tomorrow should be painting day.

Today was also a good day eating wise.  I'm feeling pretty good and going to keep moving forward toward my goals. Sweets, I'm not missing them, not when life itself is so sweet.  The little things can bring such joy.

A New Day

Simply gorgeous day today- sunny, 80 degrees, and breezy. So there is the decision working inside or out... so a little of both...

First thing, make a list and head to the home improvement store.  Cactus soil, Azalea soil, paint, watering can, a hose.

 I needed potting soil for a Gardenia that I recieved as a gift.  I think it needs to be repotted.  After searching the Internet I add high ph potting soil to the list.  Well, I couldn't find the azalea soil.  Wasn't at Wally world either so later, my friend, Mariellen and I went to a greenhouse and I bought something they suggested.  Not sure what pot to put it in.... so I'll have to think about that.... I'm hoping to keep it alive for many years to come....

Choosing paint is a painful experience for me.... see color is wonderful, but.... my husband is a white paint kinda guy.  See if you paint every room the same color... touch ups are a breeze.... and well, makes sense.  But he's a good sport, so a pretty shade of white and one focal wall in a soft green.... the paint is chosen, mixed and shaken.... next is the actual painting of the room.  So excited!

There were so many gorgeous plants at the greenhouse.  Not overdoing it was a challenge.  Leaving with about 10 items.  Nothing planted today but home and watered.  Spent some time weeding, trimming, cleaning flower beds and pots.  The beginnings of a cheery yard.  The daffodils are about done.... the tulips are beginning to bloom and the peonies are about 8 inches high.  I'm looking forward to those beauties blooming this year.... all of them really.

For the last 2 years I've missed the spring blooms.  My mom was sick and I went out to visit and spend time with her every couple months.  It was hard but wonderful too.  I enjoyed spending time with my mom, daughter and sisters, and their families....  But it was hard because my guys were not there, so I was torn.  Life is a crazy ride. We try to control things but we really have little control over anything except our own behavior. Being kind and leaving a positive impact is the best we can do.

Tonight as I relax, laundry is happening.   And because it was a good day including eating, I indulged in a chunk of dark chocolate.  I'd like to drop 10lbs by August.  Morther of the bride.... that'll be me!

All in all, it was a good day.  There are many projects started.... and by taking little steps,  doing something every day I'll get things done... and that's the plan.  Not to overwhelm myself and burn out but to keep moving forward and achieving each goal.  Looking forward to what tomorrow will bring.