Let's get healthy- Another goal!

     We have been working hard since summers almost over. We have painted our bedroom, bathroom, outdoor lights, cast iron bench, etc. I am so sad that summer will soon be over and we will have to go back to the same old, same old. I have loved getting up and doing what I want to do! The kids have had a great summer I think but are excited about what the new school year will bring. I am also, although I wish we could get in the pool just about everyday until then! Oh well. 

     My husband and I have continued walking/running and are still going. I am amazed everyday that we have stuck with it. I walk with my ipod blaring Weezer or whatever fast moving, loud song I can find and actually THINK. I know that sounds crazy but if you lived in this household you would understand. I can actually spend some time by myself to just "think". 

     I don't think about major life decisions or anything like that. Well... not most of the time. I really think about what we need from the grocery store or when I might could go to ALDI. Then there are times we I reflect on what is going on in our lives and all the positive changes we have made. We walk/run 3-4 or more times a week. We eat so much better and mostly out of our own garden. We try. That is pretty much the jest of it. We just keep trying. My husband and I were walking along the highway Sunday (mostly because the traffic gives us big gust of wind and keeps us cooler than in a neighborhood) and I asked him "How did we get here?" We went from being over weight, unhappy, unhealthy people to some kind of crazed exercise junkies! Well... he has. Not me. I do it because I feel better when I do. 

     Something changed in our lives that makes us want to better ourselves. What is that? I really think we are both pretty optimistic people that have lots of plans and goals and this just happens to be one of those things that we can control. I am so grateful for this and do not take it for granted. I know it has been tough but we I looked back at measurements of myself from January of this year and it said that I have lost approx. 6 inches off my frame- all over, I know I can stick with it!!!! Anyway, like I heard Ella tell Blaine the other day- "It is not about being skinny... It's about being HEALTHY!!!" I think that is an awesome thing for all kids to learn!!! And maybe a few adults also!