My First 5k!

In July I decided it was time to do something about my health. I saw a pic of myself and thought it had to be someone else. I wished it was someone else, but no it was me. My body has changed with having my son. I wouldn't give him up for the world but I would like to change how my body is reacting to weight and bloating. 

So with that picture (which I may share someday) I decided to join weight watchers went for a walk the next day. I didn't get far. I made it about a 1/2 mile with Rocco in his stroller. But I did it again and again until now where I can walk a lot further with out feeling like kneeling over. 

My friend Kim P over at Gettingfabuless.com has been a huge inspiration for me over the past few years. She told me she was doing this 5k back in August. I had just started getting into working out and walking and wash't sure if I could do it. I was thinking about it and thinking about it then finally I just clicked the link and signed up. I had a goal; to FINISH. I knew I wouldn't be first, I would be ok with last place, but I just wanted to FINISH. 

And FINISH I did! I beat my own personal times and felt like a rock star. 

My friend Kathy (blue hat) came to cheer me on. As well as my husband and our son. The lovely lady in black with me is Kim P. HUGE thanks to her for being so supportive and being there for me at the finish to welcome me in! 

I am considering another 5k next month on Thanksgiving - called a Turkey Trot. What a way to start the day that most people eat thru. Also, I might try the Couch to 5k program to help me with my speed and running thru more of the 5k then I did on this race. 

October Goals

I have completed making a list of my October Goals and wanted share them. I changed it up and categorized the areas of things to complete.

Fitness
Complete first 5k
Do the Crunch Diva challenge for October
Complete 41 miles in October
Lose 10lbs
Consider / sign up for Turkey Trot

Leisure / Craft
Read 2 books
Complete block of month for Crochet Class
Make Rocco a hat for his Halloween costume
Pumpkin Hat for Rocco
Pink / White hats for Kylie
4 scarves for the Church Sale
Have 2 Date Nights with Greg
Update Book Blog

Baking / Cooking
Make 20 cookies for Church sale
Try 4 new recipes
Complete all orders for October
Host Coffee Hour for Church

Household
Clean out my closet
Childproof all areas
Make Christmas shopping / crafting list

Pretty ambitious for this month but fingers crossed having my new planner and being organized I can get it all done!

Friend Making Monday

I haven't participated in Friend Making Monday from All The Weigh in a long time and wanted to join in. If you want to join in just copy and paste the questions on your blog, add your answers and then link it back to All The Weigh. 

Uniquely You

1) Do you prefer to talk or text? Texting! 

2) How often do you make your bed? I wish it was everyday but more like every other day. 

3) What sounds do you hear right now? My dog snoring and the TV has Bones on it right now

4) List three things that you always carry with you. iPhone, chapstick,  2 quaters (since I was a kid my mom / grandparents insisted I have money for a pay phone.. lol still do it to this day just incase!)

5) What are your favorite TV shows? Walking Dead, Bones, How I Met Your Mother, Ellen, New Girl, Vampire Diaries, CSI (vegas and NY), Criminal Minds - and more. 

6) Is there a hobby that you’d like to devote more time to? If so, what is it? Reading and crochet. I haven't had enough time for either lately. But I love both! 

7) What is your favorite drink? Coffee and Iced Tea

8) Share a couple of cool facts about your family. My Papa and I go to church together, my sisters are 9 and 14, we have always had a dog in our household.

9) List one thing that you will do for yourself today. Work out!

10) Share something that you’re thankful for today. My Husband and his dedication to our family.

Weighing In

Dieting is not easy. After having a baby it is not easy at all! Your body works differently and it takes a long time to adjust to having a baby. Occasionally things just don't go back to the way they used to be. For me my weight and how I am carrying it changed. 

After seeing a photo of myself in July I decided it was time for a change. I believed that things would go back to normal and I wouldn't have any of this baby weight. Well I was wrong. I joined Weight Watchers a few days after seeing that photo. Since then I have lost 13.8 pounds. I am grateful for that. But, I know I have a journey ahead of me.  

I made some goals for my self for the month. Not all of it worked out the way I wanted but I still worked hard. Next week I will share that. 

My Apologies!

I have been an awful blogger this summer. Actually I haven't been so great since my son was born. 

There are a lot of things going on in my life right now. I have started a weight loss journey, been cooking a lot, taken a position in my church on the council and working on my cookies.

I have made some goals and list for myself and plan to share a lot of that with you soon. 

I appreciate all of you that have been readers of my blog and look forward to sharing a lot more in the future. 

Baking Through A Heat Wave!

I am lucky enough to not have lost power during the last heatwave a little over a week ago. I know a lot of people in the surrounding states did lose power for almost a week. My heart goes out to all of them.

With the air conditioner blasting, I baked a lot of cookies this week. Here are a few the VERY different orders I had to complete this week

KISS cookies for the ultimate fan! 

Real Estate Thank You cookies for a great Agent 

Cookie Monster and Elmo!

I love how many different cookies I had to make this week. What a blast! 

Goals

Goals for June Recap:

1. Read 2 Books - Done! (Swim & Is Everyone Hanging Out With Me)

2. Organize my cookbook area - Done! 

3. Make 6 new recipes - ok, so I am not sure about 6, but I got a few new ones completed.

4. Go for at least 1 family walk a week Not once a week but again we got a few in as a family and Rocco took a few walks with me alone this month

5. Finish crochet blanket - Done!! 

6. Find ways to save some extra money this month - Done! Ebay'ed a few items and had a garage sale

7. Try 3 new cookie decorating ideas Done!

8. Blog books read since beginning of year Ehhh didn't complete this yet. 

It is easy to say I failed for June being that I didn't complete everything I wanted to. But I am happy that I got a lot done since it was a busy month. 

July Goals:

1. Weekly family walks

2. Boost our savings account

3. Finish a crochet blanket

4. Read 2 books

5. Try 4 new recipes