Spring I miss you....

Since the weather has been somewhat "spring like" lately I went ahead and changed my picture. I am sick and tired of cold weather now and since it won't snow I am ready for spring. The clothesline picture is from last summer and I am really looking forward to those days once again.

This morning at the gym a lot of old memories came flooding back to me. I have been going there since 2001 and have spent many many hours there. Unfortunately not enough hours though since Bill and I got married. I admit, I got lazy.

I really dislike people who sit on a weight machine and gossip about all their friends. Especially when I need to use it. I get tired of old men staring at me and trust me right now I am not much to look at. Guess their vision is as bad as mine! But overall I am glad to be back in the saddle again. This time it is for good and I know that. I have no doubts that I will reach my goals.

My motivation is the following reasons...in no particular order

1-I am sick and tired of my double chin and I am tired of being embarrassed to have my picture taken from any angle other than one that is flattering and does not show the dreaded double chin :)

2-I want to ride again. My fourwheeler that is. Riding is a very physically demanding hobby and right now I would probably break something. It was awesome when me and Kristie rode with the group. We were always the only girls who rode all by ourselves and I really really miss it.

3-I want to out hike anyone I know. I was once close to this goal and I will surpass it this time.

4-I want those pretty shoulder and tricep muscles in my arms again. I want to find my collarbones and my waist again. I want strong knees and quads again.

5-I want my unwavering confidence back.

6-I want to wear some of my old clothes in the closet. I can't bear to part with them.

7-I want to have children one day and I feel that until I am physically able to handle the rigors of pregnancy and childbirth...that it's not gonna happen.

8-I want to be healthy and prevent all those bad things that come with age.

9-I want to wear shorts again, and tank tops and be at least halfway confident in a one piece bathing suit.

10-I want Bill and I to be healthy and physically active enough to take on any challenge that life brings to us.

God is helping me with this. He gives me the strength to get up early every morning and I pray he will keep my injury free so I may continue getting healthy. It is amazing but he really can help with any issue we need him for. On a side note however...I will never ask him to help me lose weight. My Aunt Donna prayed for that and she was diagnosed with diabetes soon after. She definitely lost weight but only because she had to.

So for now I am looking forward to spring. Gosh I can't wait to go camping.