....then do it again.

I walk the mall a lot these days.

I can't stand the treadmill and I need A/C.

I walked past this window display this morning.  I repeated the message a few times in my head, then turned around, walked back, and snapped this photo.

I think this has been my mantra for the last 30 weeks.  Yep, I have been on my new healthy living lifestyle for 7 months this week.

Guess what, some days I'm just not feeling it.

But I just get up and do it.

Again.

And again.

And again.

And I haven't regretted a single day.

Happy Monday everyone!

Day 21: Disneyland Photowalk

always get more happy here // flowers // almost grown up

piece of my heart // quack // more flowers

flowers in trees // orange blossoms // my fave photo from the trip

came for the orange blossom smells and flowers. was not disappointed.

Disneyland. march. 2018

Day 20: The Great Outdoors Photowalk

// random photos not yet shared from the past few weeks //

"Because when you stop and look around, this life is pretty amazing"
     -Dr. Seuss

Day 19: On This Day...

... 5 years ago, this little girl came into our lives.

And changed us forever.

In the best way.

Happy Birthday to my little tater tot!

Day 17: The Great Outdoors

One thing I've noticed lately is how much I'm enjoying the great outdoors.

Yes, the photo is a parking lot.

The mall parking lot, actually.

But at 6 am it is quiet and you can hear the birds and see the trees and feel the breeze on your face.

I'm loving planning little bits of time outside when I can, rather than on a treadmill at the gym.

Experiencing the little bit of Spring that we get here in the desert.

Some days it's a hike, others it's the uphill climb to Barnes and Noble, down the stairs, up the stairs, and back to the car.

3 times.

In a few weeks it will be hot at 6am, and I will have to wait until September for cooler mornings.

But for now, I'm loving the great outdoors!

"You'll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine."
     -John C Maxwell

Day 16: Feels Better

Know what feels better than eating everything I want?

Buying new clothes...

2 sizes smaller.

Set some goals. 
Stay quiet about them. 
Smash the hell out of them. 
Clap for your damn self.

Day 15: Hike + Food

Saturday we went on our 2nd family hike.

Well, 3 of 4 of us went.

Katie opted to sleep in.

This time we walked along the Big Butte Loop Trail, near Papago Park.

It was a bit longer, but still on the very easy scale for hikes.

Afterward, Emma picked Nekter for breakfast.

Mark and I split an Acai banana berry bowl.

He wasn't sure that he would like it (he did) and I could only eat half a bowl due to the high WW points (lots of sugar).

Emma had the same bowl, but finished it off by herself.

It was yummy and fresh, but no protein so I was hungry again an hour later.

Either way, I love that we're trying new places for breakfast and spending some time together.

And, the store was super cute.

Just look at this wall.

And it smelled soooo good when we walked in the front door.

All that fresh fruit.

I think we might do the same hike next weekend, but bring Daisy with us.

It was a dog friendly trail, but not too busy.

Which is great, since Daisy is a bit of an ass around other dogs.

I know.  Bummer.  But to be fair, it's one of her few flaws.

Here's to a good week for you.

And remember, it's never too early to start thinking about something fun to do on your next free day!