April 10th:

I was up and letting the dogs out to potty this morning.  I carried my dumbbells out on the back porch and did 15 minutes of arm and waist exercises while I waited.  Then I headed to the living room and started my Kettlebell DVD.  I was unable to finish the routine but I worked at it for 15 minutes.

Going to the BEACH: 
Steve and I are making plans to go to the Beach.

Getting ready to go to the beach can motivate a body to exercise!!   I have 4 weeks!!  Yikes!!

I am so looking forward to spending time with extended family, getting a tan, laying on the beach, and relaxing either by the pool or out on the veranda, reading my Kindle and praying.  Walking up and down the beach and getting a natural pedicure sounds pretty good too. 

I would like to see ONE sunrise and a few sunsets.  I really want to enjoy the sun, all of God's Glory and REST!!  I will use LOTS of Sunscreen!!!!!

Man!!  List of thing to do:  Find my swimsuits, try them on, buy a new swimsuit, locate my shorts and t-shirts, dye my cover-up a fresh new color, "do I have any flip-flops?", buy sunscreen....

Motivational Thoughts:
Here are 10 ways to get Flat Abs... I need that!!
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/core-health

Inspirational:
Psalm 37:23-24
"²³The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. ²⁴Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand."(NIV)
Just remember, that even in your lowest point, God is still there with you. He is holding your hand through your trials and tribulations, till you make your way back up again.

1 Peter 5:7
"Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you." (NIV)
I always think of this verse when I have so much on my mind and it seems like I have nobody to talk to. Then, I remember that God is always there for me to tell my worries too. Sometimes we just need to tell Him what burdens us so that we can find relief. Talking to God can help so much when you think all is lost.

*Please pray for my sister-in-law, Jo Ann Garmon, (Steve's brother's wife).  She is battling cancer.  The best thing we can do is PRAY.  "Please God, bring healing and may your name be glorified!"