There have been bumps and bruises along the way and even a few tantrums on my part. But overall we are moving forward in The Ackman Household. We are putting all the yucky stuff behind us and looking towards a bright future.
Five weeks ago I made a promise to myself that no matter what I would be more active throughout my day. I bought a pedometer, a workout DVD and set a few goals. As of today I have kept my promises. I wear my pedometer daily and strive to get in 10, 000 steps. I have quit making excuses for not working out...even when my neck is screaming and all I really want to do is sit. I lace up my shoes and get my bum downstairs and MOVE. Not only am I noticing a difference in my strength but my posture is improving, my appetite is decreasing and mentally I just feel better.
My days are busy ones. I am working quite a bit at The Art Experience as well as spending 2 to 4 hours a day in our shaved ice shack...Kool Kats. I will also be substitute teaching this year in the Maryville School District. The bottom line is we need the money. But you know I have already noticed with working I am actually becoming more creative and creating my art more. It's true what they say...
when you LOVE something you WILL make time for it!!!:)
Just a few things I am working on for my Blog....
*Twenty Ideas that Will Change Your Life
*First Annual WORD Challenge in October
*Guest blog posts
*Healthy, Easy and Yummy recipes
Throughout this past year I have learned soooo many life lessons. But the ones that keep coming back to lift me up are ones I learned from Brave Girl, Melody Ross.
*Fly Anyway
*Do it Anyway
*I am a Brave Girl
*I am worth it
The list is endless....
I am grateful for Brave Girl's Club philosophy. I encourage you to "Like" them on FB and visit their site today...it has the power to change the way you look at your life!!!
Girls, I have sooo many photos to take!! Kool Kats, my NEW class I'm teaching at The Art Experience, my NEW art, journal pages and more. Today I will try and get a few of those things done so I can share!!
Thanks for being here. Each of you truly matter to me.
Leslie, Brave Girls has lifted me too. I start their art school soon You truly are brave to keep working, striving, and setting goals. Congratulations on your exercise journey. It is so worth it. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Hi Leslie! Your blog banner looks awesome! I also really like your "It is time" piece. Your blog plans looks exciting...can't wait to see!
ReplyDeleteReally proud of you, my friend. When I read this post, it put a smile on my face because you sound STRONG, Stronger than you have in a while. and I don't doubt that Brave Girls are helping you take all the steps you are taking. It's funny, but I have been working (again) the past few weeks, but I actually have been more productive artistically in my free time, when I was the past 6 months. I think when I had time in the day, I never did it because I knew i would have time tomorrow, although "tomorrow" I used the same excuse, tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow. now that I have been working again, my time is even more valuable, so I am more productive. Does that make sense? Good for you, my friend. I am thinking of you!!
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