Next week

So I typically don't write two posts in one night, but this past week has been hard on my body.  Because of my chest congestion and allergies (along with having asthma) I haven't had a chance to work out as hard as I have wanted to.  Some weight has come back on and that's fine, at least it's not the full 20pds that I lost and I am hoping within a couple of weeks of getting back to Zumba classes, working out, and eating right that the small amount of weight that I gained will come back off.

This is a new DVD I got last week and I think to shock my body and get out of the plateau I have been in since the latter part of the summer I am going to get to this next week.

Jillian is very motivating for me and she pushes me to keep going.  I was doing her 30 day Shred and I was doing it for 2 months, however, like I said before I think my body is used to it so I got her Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism DVD.  I watched this small clip on Youtube tonight and it got me excited to get back to working out.  Sad, but TRUE.

I also miss Zumba, so I watched this video to get psyched up again for classes! This isn't my instructor, but I do her videos at home if I can't get to a class and she asked me via email if I had any song requests.  I did ask her for the Jennifer Lopez song On The Floor.  She told me to watch for it, she is working on the steps and will upload it as soon as she can.  That is SO cool !!!!  I can't wait to see it or get back to my instructors here in DE for Zumba.  I actually miss it and so does my body.  Now that the weather has cooled down I am hoping my asthma won't act up as much.  With the humidity we had over the summer in the studio it was getting really bad.  I knew I had to wait it out when I spent the last 10 mins of class in the bathroom trying to get my red face (color of a stoplight) cooled down.  That made me sad.

Random Poem that just popped into my head

Sometimes the path isn't always clear,
there are a few weeds that get in our way,
we must chop at them for a while
it slows us down
hinders our plans
wears out our energy.

The light goes dim,
we search for something to light up the path
we look to him, he guides the way,
moves the weeds, shows the paths in different directions.

The choice, dreams, hopes, and happiness returns,
we know what to clearly do,
we smile brighter,
laugh louder,
we finally see the way.

It is from here now our choice,
you no longer have to sit and be repeatable,
you can fulfill your dreams, your hopes, your desires.

It's time to live and dream for what you want
you know you can do it
the risk will be worth the end result
otherwise, what's the point of not pursuing your dream?



(so this was a short poem and the words just poured out.  I used to write alot of poetry in my 20s and I feel my creative mind is coming back with this blog.  Don't try and guess what the poem is about, just read, appreciate it, and leave it at that.)

Been a while

So it has been a while since I have written anything.  The days have gone by so fast with work and life that I haven't had time to sit down and put my thoughts out on digital paper.  Things are going well, just living, working, staying fit, enjoying friends and what life has to offer!

I plan on doing some writing this weekend so stay tuned.....

First Goal and other thoughts....

So alot has been on my mind lately.  First thing is that I have hit the 20.6 pds lost mark on my getting healthy lifestyle.  However, as happy as I should be, I have been stuck here for 3-4 weeks, like being on a weight loss roller coaster.  I keep going up a few pounds then right back down to the 20 pd mark.  I am really wondering if my body will ever let me get more then 20 pounds lost.  I know in the overall scheme of things, one month out of a year is not really going to matter when I look back...it will just be a small plateau that I will laugh about when I am sitting here thinking about it next year, or so I hope.  


I have to say our eating style has definitely changed, less processed foods and more nuts, fruits, veggies, beans, fish and poultry.  Marty is working hard to suppport me.  He makes sure I don't get too discouraged like I normally do when I get to this point, get frustrated, and give up.  I have been here before 6 years ago.  I weighed 165, well right now I am down from 191 to 170.2 and I can't get below 170.    I am REALLY trying hard not to get discouraged and give up.  I have to remember to keep pushing, keep active, and eat clean.  I can have my days of eating bad and it's okay, it's going to happen, I can't let that get me down.  I have been putting my lose it website exercise information links up to Facebook to get more support, but lately I feel like that's all my life is and I don't want to bombard my friends with it all....ha ha, they must BE so sick of seeing all that by now.  BUT, in turn, hey one of my work friends said I must be rubbing off on her because she had packed fruit and healthy things for snacks LOL.....I just giggled, I would love to think I did rub off on her!! 


So, I will keep plugging along, I know this seems like a rant above, but it's really not, just a small bump in the road and with my thyroid being slow (I am hypothyroid) it's a constant battle for me and I know it will be harder to lose then someone who doesn't have this issue to deal with.  I get my numbers checked with my doctor sometime this month.   Will be interesting to see if the numbers change since we haven't checked them since I lost the 20 pds.  


Course, this is interesting, here is what 20pds of fat looks like.....puts it all in perspective!!! 

Kinda gross!! ewwwwww and wow, hard to believe that is what I was carrying around.  Have to say, I feel alot lighter these days....LOL


On another note, alot of people knew I was trying to relocate to Florida with Citi (same company I work for) however, I didn't get the position.  At first I was bummed and very sad that my dream/desire didn't come true.  However, I am at peace with it now after this week.  I realize that things are going great for Marty.  He is now working Full time at his job, he was part time before and now he is also studying for his personal training certification.  Things are finally looking up for him and to move again without knowing what he could do down in Florida is probably not the best for him at the moment.  There is a reason for everything.  Plus, there is so much more I want to do in this house over the next couple of years, repair wise, really it's just to fix up the basement to finish it off and also the sinks in the bathrooms and repair the countertops in the kitchen along with some cabinets.  I know that will all take time and I know God has the plan.  Again, I am very blessed to have a home and a job in today's economy and market.  Things/my desire will happen when it is the right time.  Besides, the more I think about it, I like that my family is close by.  I just told Marty, hey, we will get there when we retire....no jobs no responsbility, just time to relax and enjoy the weather and the ocean :)


Well that's really all that is going on at the moment......tomorrow is going to be a get together with the family to celebrate my sister's birthday.  I am looking forward to it and spending some time with everyone.


Have a fun, safe and happy weekend everyone!! 

Feeling good!!!

I weighed in and I am at 170.4!!! I am 0.4 away from my first goal of 20pds lost.  I am sooooo excited.  I never thought I would see this day when I started this lifestyle change back in March.  Once I hit 170, then my goal is to get to 150.

/dance dance dance!!!!!!

Happy 4th!

 

Happy 4th of July...

To all my friends/family, I hope you have a pleasant, safe, enjoyable holiday!

Marty and I won't be doing much today except relaxing and grilling out burgers later tonight for dinner....yay for summer!! 

 

*ah-ha moment*

So, I know everyone has had an "Ah-ha" moment in their lives....well I had one this past weekend.  I was going through my old photos on photobucket and came across this picture:

Now this photo was taken about 3 years ago and was the last time I had seen my grandparents and Aunt in Missouri.  I couldn't understand when I was out there last month on my vacation and it was just me and my Grandparents in the kitchen one day why my Grandpa kept calling me "skinny minnie".  

SOOOOO, this is my "Ah-ha " moment!!!! When I saw this picture I now realize WHY!!!

Here is a current shot of me when I was out there visiting the family last month:

 

I have to say, I can now see why my Grandpa was saying that....I sure have come a long way and you know what?!? It isn't over yet...I still have a long way to go, but this sure did humble me. It also made me sit back and go ........WOW ....I am really doing this and no more will I look like that first picture...this is more about being thin, this is about changing your life, getting healthy and getting strong.