I LOVE THE OUTDOORS

I really just wanted to be outside this last Friday. I felt like the kids were neglected the last week while I was at work so much. My friend told me about an awesome pool in Payson. That is an hour and a half away. Well we made the trip. (Our city pool sucks here)

It was well worth it. We spent four hours there soaking up the beautiful sun! We all got a little sunburned. The spray sunblock didn't work very well.

Me and my 8 yr old baby! Oh boy have I got a long way to go! I have to tell myself not to be too hard on myself. I will get there!!Also, the same friend that told me about the pool mentioned a fun small hike; Grotto Trail in Payson Canyon. So we had to go check it out. IT WAS GORGEOUS!

 

 

 

It was a green luscious trail next to a creek and we had to cross over tree logs over the creek. It was only 80 degrees up there. PERFECT!

The trail led to a cave/cove with a waterfall. Pretty amazing!

I love the outdoors and can't wait to come back here and do some camping!

This is one goal  of mine, to be more active not just for me and my weight but it is so good for the kids.

Weekends Suck!

(June 23) Why is it so hard to stick to your healthy eating plan when you go to a big family gathering? We had a 4 day family reunion this weekend. I started out ok, eating less of what was offered and then going and getting my own fruit and veggies to snack on. Well that didn't last long. My healthy snacks sat there while I gave in and ate the junk that was offered. It tells my that I am not very strong yet with my diet

Our cute family!

Great Workout!

This is an awesome workout that I found on Pinterest. I crank my music up and enjoy the sweat it brings.

I am trying to go to the gym for the 6:00 am class and th 6:45 pm class. If I can't make it to the evening class I do this workout. It kicks my but and only takes less than 15 min. Make sure you keep hydrated!

My First 5K Planned

I have always wanted to be a runner but at my weight it is hard. This September there is a 5K that I am SO excited about. It is the Color Me Rad in St. George. This one is where you get sprayed with colored cornstarch. We are trying to get a team from work together to do it with me. I need to do everything I can now to get ready for it. Some co-workers want to just walk it, which is fine, but I think it would be a great accomplishement if I could run it. I will let you know how it goes.

Motivation

I have been finding stories lately about women who have lost a ton of weight. I am always interested in how they did it. It is great motivation! There is one I just read last night about skinnymeg.com I think it was. She started aroung 220 lbs. and now has lost 115 lbs! That is crazy! It is good to read stories like this now and then to keep you on the right path.

My favorite saying right now is: "YOU'LL NEVER LEAVE WHERE YOU ARE UNTIL YOU DECIDE WHERE YOU'D RATHER BE!"

Jillian Michaels from The Biggest Loser said, "Slow and steady wins the race." The old fasioned way of losing weight is the best. Eat right and exercise. Sometimes that is easier said than done, but true! I have comitted myself for the summer, starting today, to excercise morning and night. I have a gym pass and should use it as much as possible. They have great classes and they kick my butt! That is what I need.

Current wt: 196 (Down 13 Lbs)