What a [Satur] Day!

Saturday was a fantastic day!  I felt so great after all that I had done on Friday.  Of course, I didn't keep it up yesterday, but I have built in some "wiggle" room on weekends so that sticking with my goals isn't as overwhelming.

In the morning, Josh had a gig with the Eastern Iowa Brass Band.  They played for an hour at Mount Vernon's annual Chocolate Stroll.  I was a blast last year, wandering through the shops and tasting chocolates.  I was very excited to repeat the fun this year, but I was good and didn't taste any chocolate!  I didn't even miss that part.  I spent nearly an hour in a delightful antique shop that I had missed completely the year before.  I only saw about HALF of her things.  I must go back soon!  I found some beautiful vintage postcards circa 1910-1915.  They are holiday related, so I will have to decide how to display them when Thanksgiving and Christmas roll around.


Last night, Josh had the incredible privilege to play for a marriage proposal!  It sounded like it was so beautiful. The couple walked over a bridge, came around a corner, and Josh started playing La vie en rose like Louis Armstrong in this video. Then the man handed the girl a stack of photos, one at a time while he proposed.  Afterwards they danced as the music continued.  Josh said it was very special!

This post deserves photos, and I plan on adding them later today.  I'm looking forward to going for a long walk and doing some reading first.

Get Fit Update

I've done well with my eating so far today, AND I walked 2.5 miles!  I just returned and I'm about to do that arm workout on youtube.  We shall see how that goes!

Another part of my "get fit" goal for summer is to get more spiritually fit.  I have neglected to spend quiet time with the Lord lately, and today was a great day to restart that commitment, too.  It was great!  There are lots of things to pray about lately, and it was refreshing to take time to do so.

Until next time...

Get Fit!

I have been waiting for June 1st for about two weeks.  Today is the day I restart eating healthy.  This time for real.  Between July and December of 2011 I lost over 20 pounds!  I was so excited!  I've gained about 13-15 of them back. since Christmas.  I gained the weight because of the "I'll start the diet tomorrow and eat what I want today" mentality.

Instead of wishing that I had made better choices in the last 6 months, I am ready to lose the weight again!  I pray that I can lose it as successfully as I did the first time, but I am worried.  I do not worry as much about keeping it off this time.  I'm tired of feeling this way, and I loved how I felt 15 pounds lighter!

The Plan:

Food - I will follow the 17 Day Diet, which works well for me when I stick with it.

Exercise - I will start going to Curves again.  I will plan to go three times a week and supplement with walking and other things to stay motivated.  My workout plans aren't solidified yet.

I hope and pray that I will have the support that I need to stick with it this time!  My sister's upcoming wedding is also a bit motivating, .which is why I've chosen the following arm workout for today's "keeping it pinteresting." (One of my top goals for summer is to try many things that I've pinned or repinned on Pinterest.)

http://pinterest.com/pin/212724782369486763/

Until tomorrow... or maybe Monday. :)