Hiking? Who am I?

Today I decided to be adventuresome and try a different park on Grapevine Lake. I took Molly to Murrell Park to check out the hiking trails, which is on the northern side of the lake. So when I pictured hiking trails, I was thinking it was a continuation of the trails on the southern side; which are paved with drinking fountains and benches. Joke was on me. These were dirt trails, the kind marked by signs you always missed and full of mountain bikers. 

I almost turned around because this was NOT the hike I was picturing. But I decided to go for it and hope that I didn't get lost. We hiked for about an hour and it was exactly how I pictured hiking on this trail would be. I stumbled over roots, got slapped by branches, and almost ran down by a few bikers. But I ENJOYED it! Everything was so peaceful, the temp was perfect, and it was fun to watch Molly poke around. The best discovery was this picnic area right on the lake. After a good hike, it was nice to jump in.

Molly at Grapevine Lake

Sitting on some rocks overlooking the lake.

It was one of those perfect days. Blue sky, sun shining, and a slight breeze. I could feel all the tension of the week fading away as I sat here with my dog watching boats and contemplating life. This week was rough, but I realized something important. There is no cure for the days that don't go according to plan. They happen and there's only one thing I can do. Get back on track immediately. Not try to do anything drastic like workout more or cut my calories, because I've done that in the past and it honestly just creates more stress. Just back on the plan as it is and let my body work itself out. Every day doesn't have to be perfect, but as long as the good ones outweigh the bad; I'll continue to move in the right direction. 

I also realized that I am actually living the active healthy lifestyle that I've imagined. Yup, I'm being that fit girl that I see in my head. I went hiking today, swam in a lake, and ate a healthy packed lunch at a picnic table. Is my body where I want it to be? No. But that doesn't mean I have to wait to start living a healthier life. It's actually quite the opposite, doing all these things will help get my body where I want it to be. Now the question is....What am I going to try next? :)