Tyring to find the perfect logo

I have been dreaming up a logo that is simple and yet stands out among the many wellness centers and spas in this world. I have the idea in my head but I want it to be genuine and say exactly what we stand for and that is, when you open your heart and give your self-will to God, He will give you in return a life not full of easy streets but an abundant life full of His beauty.
I'm looking outside at the drops of rain left on the blades of grass as the sun sprinkles it with it's rays of light. The trees are green from their drink of afternoon rain and my flowers have perked up and are in bloom with an array of colors adorning my garden. I want so badly to have the Well Watered Garden reflect this very feeling;  fresh and renewed from allowing Jesus to come and strengthen and wash away the dirt, the dryness the aches and pains of life. Our lives are in need for living water and may we on the receiving end accept the living water and be like the trees and flowers allowing us to stand tall and let our colors shine.

Just put a Smile on My Face

Day 14 - And the Winner is...Me

That's right I am the winner. I might have been the only one in the challenge but that is OK that just meant it was ultimately up to me to finish. There was no one to impress, no one to get in my way and no one to blame when I stumbled. I am referring to the Bikini bootcamp program I just completed, yes I did not do exactly what the program called for but I stated that going into it. I completed what I set out to do, I revamped my eating and cooking habits for the better. I found new workout routines that I not only enjoy but I look forward to doing them daily. I actually found myself again in the past two weeks. As my devotions went on the things in life that matter is one: your relationship and your ability to trust God. Two: your ability to believe in yourself and the person you were made to be.Three: Cherish the special support system in your life they want to see you live to your fullest potential.
I will continue my goals for a healthier happy me and teaching my family that life is so much better when you are secure in the person you are and cherish the small moments for in those moments life happens and it is a beautiful thing.

I will continue to blog for it is a way to share my thoughts, ideas and passion with you. I am sure I will be trying something else out shortly, but for know I will work on my biography for my business plan and implement all the cooking, eating and exercise I learned to love again.

Day 13 - Eating with your Head not the Occasion

Today is a holiday and this is when diets and healthy ideas tend to get thrown out with the bags of chips and coolers of sodas. So today I challenged myself to stick with my program throughout our time with friends, I pre-made my salsa, hummus, salad, dressings and brought shish kabobs for the grill. I also filled my cooler with water. Let me tell you my food was the hot topic I made enough to share and it got all the attention, yes peppers and carrots got attention at a beach party along with my cooler that was empty first. So I ate plenty today nothing but what was on the program and never felt I was missing out on anything extra burgers or pie..
Now that was the physical part of food and self control the emotional part was I felt great about myself that I did not give in to a "holiday" binge or eating just a little bit of this or that. I had self control and I hope I was a positive example to those around me, they saw that healthy food taste great and are easy to make. I am trying to be a silent example of a healthy individual but also happy and well-balanced, and thinking back on the other day of being yourself, today I was myself and proud of it. And I walked on the beach with no cover-up I am proud of where I am and what I have accomplished.

Challenge: next time there is a holiday or party offer to bring something that you enjoy eating that will not make you grab the closest snack item or create a new healthy holiday drink you will feel great about the small change and will not dread the next party due to your new healthy changes.

Day 12 - Honest Caring

My goal for The Well-Watered Garden is a place that not only changes lives, but continually cares for each individual for I believe everyone has potential to be great and I will give all I can to help make those changes, those changes only comes with being honest from the beginning. I understand that the pain and hurt and discomforts of life do not get erased by one treatment or a week of exercise and diet. I do not have all the answers but I do have Jesus and He cares and accepts you right where you are and I pray that He allows me to be there in the life changes and the life renewals, to honestly say I am here to help and assist but to always give hope like in Isaiah 58:11 a promise of a life like an ever flowing spring and I tend to have this wellness center live up to that promise.

Day 11 -The Gift of Uniqueness

Today's focus is on your individual uniqueness and the greatest gift you can give yourself is to be yourself in all life's situations. God made you just the way you are; just think how boring life would be if all thought, looked and acted the same way. I see a wonderfully created women when I look in the mirror. I also believe that God did not make his creation to be lazy and full of excuses, we get those attributes from the world we live in. So today I challenge you to stop trying to be someone else's vision of you, instead be the person God created you to be. How to accomplish finding the real you, surround yourself with positive support that has your best interest in mind, support that will be tough but not break your spirit and most of all be strong in yourself and trust God He knew what He was doing when He created you.

Today was a good day I'm enjoying this program but also I'm confident in my self control over food choices even if we go out to eat and also I feel positive about my goals and where I am right now.

If you have started your own program, how are you doing? are you accomplishing the goals you made for yourself and if not what is holding you back remember everyday is a new day and your fresh start.

Day 10 - Importance of your support system

Ahh! with fresh foods stocking my kitchen again I feel energized and ready to continue onward. I also believe that in every endeavor we take on we need a support system, a spouse, a parent, a sibling or a good friend are just some of the most common supporters in our lives.
I have a wonderful support system at home, my husband; he does what he can to lend a hand for me to accomplish anything and everything I set my mind on. He even tells me when I'm in over my head, sometimes that's everyday, but nonetheless he is here and is a great friend and encourager whether is be in the form of trying new foods and encouraging the kids to take their one bite or watching the kids while I get some workout time in. I am very thankful that my greatest support is in my home. For some it is more extended in a way of a friends encouragement or even an instructor my advice is find someone that will be honest and also hard on you when you need it, while still showing that they believe in you and know you can finish whatever you set out to finish.

Tonight's dinner was not a favorite and it took every pot and pan I had (and I have quite a few) but dessert of frozen mango is by far my favorite right now.


Thought for the day:  Open up your life and share a little of yourself and your blessings with others, in the end a smile or a kind word can make all the difference in someones day and life.

Day 9 - Shopping accomplished

OK so this is my proof that I actually continued this and went shopping, I missed the program even though I cooked meals from the book, I missed using the menu for each day and we did eat out, I had a great salad but I was hungry later in the day by body missed at that protein the lunches. So back into the exact program. More to come!