Autumn in Oregon is a beautiful time. Even though I’m not quite ready to say goodbye to summer, I have to admit that I rather enjoy this time of year. I’m starting to see leaves on the ground during my walks.
The colors all around me are dark reds, oranges and browns:
I love these pumpkin flowers. I’ve never seen them before, I don’t even know if they are something I can plant in my yard, but they are adorable!
I’m eating more oatmeal for breakfast, and drinking hot tea. I’m glad that Michael chopped up all that fire wood this summer because I’m looking forward to having fires in our fireplace. It’s my favorite thing in the winter!
It’s hard to believe that we’re done with summer already. How did I do for my September Goals? September was a super busy month. I had a lot of social plans, vacations, and other things I was obligated to do. Camping, weddings, travels… Some of my goals and priorities went by the wayside.
September Goals
1. Commute to work by bike as often as I can. Sort of. I did the best I could before the weather changed.
2. Possibly train for the Harvest Century bike ride. We couldn’t do the Century ride this year because of vacation plans. Next year.
3. Take advantage of the nice weather and go hiking on the weekends. Not really. We did a few hikes but we were just too busy last month.
4. Possibly find a new gym. Done! The stress of not having a gym occupied the bulk of my life for the first few weeks of September. I am glad that’s over with.
I don’t want to be Debbie Downer but I’m having a hard time thinking of some goals to challenge myself for October. Part of the reason is the weather. I don’t really feel inspired to do much with gray skies and pouring rain. I really am not going to enjoy biking in the rain so commuting to work is going to be spotty at best. And it’s hard for me to stay committed to cycling in the winter time when I’m not training for something.
The other reason is that with the traveling I’m doing at the beginning of the month I’m finding it difficult to stay on track with my weight lifting. I was just getting back into the routine of lifting weights after a month long break (due to no gym access) and now I’m back at it again….again, spotty at best. I really want to get back at it.
So I think I will go easy on the October Goals.
October Goals:
1. Reign in my eating after this traveling is over. Get back on track!
2. Get back to consistent weight lifting.
3. Try a Spin class at the gym.
I think those are good goals–goals I should have anyways. October is going to be another busy month but I can do the best I can to stay fit and active. Plus, October starts the EATING MONTHS. I need to be on track before the holidays start.
QUESTION: What are your goals for October?
Becky
Chinese laterns! I love those plants. My dad has some of those in his yard and his climate is pretty similar to yours I think. I bet they would grow!
My goals for the month:
Start actually tracking my calories (I do good until dinner time).
Start weight lifting.
Survive Ragnar Las Vegas.
Lisa Eirene
Chinese lanterns! I will have to look for some to plant.
Good luck with Ragnar Vegas. That sounds AWESOME!
Jill
Let me know what you think about spin class! I will be trying some spin classes this winter- for the days when it is too cold for outside riding. I don’t think I will enjoy it as much as being outside- but it could be a good substitution. I am riding my first organized bike ride this Saturday! I can’t wait!!! 🙂
Lisa Eirene
Good luck on Saturday!
I’ve wanted to try a spin class for awhile but never did because I have a bike and a trainer at home….but it might be a nice change.
Zalary (@girlgeekruns)
At some point this October, my goal needs to be make some real goals instead of just floating along.
Thanks for sharing the pretty fall colors pictures and your accomplishments and goals 😀
Lisa Eirene
Oh I hear YA!!!!!! That’s exactly how I feel right now–just floating along. I need a goal. A race, or something.
Eleah
I’m having a hard time adjusting to this new weather as well. I find myself needing that second cup of coffee pretty much every day.. although that might just be because of school. We will adjust soon enough.
Lisa Eirene
It’s definitely getting more difficult to get up in the morning. It will make bike commuting interesting for sure.
Lisa (bakebikeblog)
What wonderful goals! My goal for October is to select a landscaper and get our back yard started! lol
Lisa Eirene
I think that’s a great idea. Do it now before the little one comes!
Lori
Those Japanese lanterns are cool aren’t they? They are perennials, too.
I’m doing a pink picture every day on my blog to raise awareness for breast cancer this month.
Lisa Eirene
I love them. They are so cute. I want to plant some.
I think your October goal is a great one! Thanks for sharing it here.
Diane Fit to the Finish
Love those Japanese lanterns! Great goals for October.
Samantha
Great goals for October Lisa! I know how you feel though. I am feeling a little less than inspired too. But I think this is when it’s most importatnt to keep going and try harder. I’m just going to make one goal cause it’s so importatnt to me right now and I feel it slipping and getting slowing out of control.
1. Get serious about my weight loss. No more cheese, wine and freeforalls during the week. End. Of. Story.
Thanks so much for helping me with your beauitful blog and posts. You have no idea how much inspiration and love you provide for us readers!
XO
Sam
Lisa Eirene
You are so right. We just have to keep going and try harder.
No cheese and wine?!?!?! The horror. Especially living in France. How can you resist? 🙂
Thanks for reading and being a positive and supportive person! 🙂
Tricia
Spinning is great! I thought it might be really boring, but my instructor plays great music that really keeps everybody pumped up.
Lisa Eirene
It sounds like fun to me. And I like the idea of an instructor pushing me to try harder. I definitely don’t do intervals when I’m on the bike trainer in my house. I just do steady, consistent (aka long, boring cardio).
Debbie
I love this time of year. My goals are simple as well. I need to keep track of calories again. I let it slide for the past week, and I’m sure I gained a couple of pounds. Not good! Calorie Tracker is so easy. Love it. I also need to exercise at least four days a week. If I can stick to those two basic goals, maybe next month I can try for something more challenging.
Lisa Eirene
Sometimes having simple goals (count calories, exercise 4 days a week) is all you need!