It's a beautiful fall day today!  The sun is shining bright, there's a good breeze, leaves are flying all around and the air is crisp and cool!  I can't wait til later today when I can get out and take a nice walk.  All of the leaves on our trees are starting to turn the gorgeous hues or orange, red and yellow.  I love the crunch of leaves under my feet and the brisk feeling in the air.
    We had a fun and busy weekend.  On Saturday, we enjoyed the housewarming party of my daughter and son-in-law.  They were able to purchase their first house not long ago.  We are so happy for them!
                                      

Since being diagnosed with diabetes, I depend on

walking everyday as part of my exercise. Walking helps with weight loss and also helps to lower my blood sugar and as well as many others benefits.  Although I love fall and everything about it, I know winter is coming next and some days I won't be able to be outside walking.  We do have a membership to the local YMCA so I can exercise inside, but there's nothing like walking outside.  It's so peaceful, and time goes by so fast when your walking outside. Whether or not you have diabetes, or you are on a weight loss plan, or are practicing living a healthy lifestyle.....you should still get out and take plenty of walks.  Walking is very beneficial to your health!!  Even on those days where you don't feel like it or you are out of shape....just make up your mind and do it!

I was spending the day with my Mom the other day and it turned out that we were both wearing our bright yellow shirts, so I had to take a pic! Love my Mom!

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     Happy Friday to all!  I hope you have fun things planned for this weekend.  It's that time of year where I try to squeeze in a lot of outdoor activities before the weather turns and it's too cold to be outside.
                                        
     I love to walk outside.  My husband, John, and I usually walk 2+ miles every evening.  I'm dreading the fact that eventually it will be too cold!  It's not only time to exercise, burn calories, and get fit, but it's nice spending time together.  We both have FitBit trackers which we love.  I have a lot of family that compete in friendly challenges with walking and getting our steps in.  It's great to keep track of physical activity and helps keep you accountable for your walking. Walking is such a great way to stay healthy and it's FREE! :)
    Just remember, losing weight or getting in shape takes time.....
                                        

Always remember....

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."  Philippians 4:13

I was looking at some older pictures and I seen this one.  So cute of my 2 daughters, thought I'd share it.

Ieshia and Emily

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