I think the biggest thing to come of this gym joining deal is my realization, for the umpteenth time, that health and healing are endlessly tied. When I eat like crap, don’t exercise and talk really badly about myself- I feel horrible. Surprised?
These past two weeks have been awesome. I have been dedicated(ish) to working out and not being so down on myself. And it is working. I feel myself changing for the first time since Nolie was born. I can notice it physically and emotionally. I don’t feel ill when I go through the pictures that Charlie snaps of me for my outfit posts. In fact, I feel good. I can finally stand in front of the camera without Nolie and still feel OK. Not great, but OK.
I am meeting my goals. I am getting stronger. Last night I ran at a far faster pace than I usually do and I sustained it for the last .5 miles of my run. I was positively beaming by the end of it. One of the things I have been feeling worst about was just how weak I feel. I have been missing the strength I feel when I am working out. Feeling sore and tired makes me feel so much stronger and empowered throughout the day.
Best part about my new changes? I am feeling like I am actually getting to know God better. I have been reading the psalms lately and I feel like through David’s prayers I am hearing myself, my cries and needs and my exaltation’s. Sometimes it feel like my words to God are so incomplete and lacking, so full of “I need, I need, I need!” and I have a hard time getting away from that. But lately I have been smacked in the face with all that I have to be thankful for. My home. My husband. My family. All of it, in detail- is just blowing my mind.
All that said, here is an outfit. Everything I am wearing is a gift from my Mom and Dad. They are where I learned generosity and I strive to be like them in my giving, daily.
That locket was attached to my bouquet at my wedding. My sister and Mom also carried them. We keep my Grandma close. 
Looking so pretty!
Working out is one of the awesomest things you can do, both for your mental and physical health. I truly savor my time on the treadmill – but I could take a note from your book and set better goals.
Also, if there were a Lululemon in Bellingham, I would definitely recommend you apply to be a "brand ambassador." Maybe try for Seattle anyway?
http://www.lululemon.com/community/ambassadors
you look so pretty!!!
and..i know you are always downing your legs..but i think they are super cute and go with your body so well
did that sound weird?..ahahaha!
Nolie..sassy little thing!!
Your post was so inspiring and motivating! You look great and your sweet girl is the cutest!
i am going to get all sappy cause i am feeling sappy:
a) you look great. i love your shoes. i need those shoes. actually love your whole outfit.
b) i love what you wrote about your grandmother. i am headed down to shoreline for my grandfather's memorial today. he was my last grandparent and i am sad. but i think of them all, in heaven, and i feel like they are still here.