Updates

So my blogger tells me I haven't posted since July. Well, I've posted on a different blog at least (sparkpeople.com). Weight loss is going well. I've lost 23 pounds since July and 31 pounds total since February. I've been feeling so much better about myself and it's so rewarding to walk into work and people telling me how great I'm looking. I've been slowly replacing my wardrobe and it's enjoyable for the first time in a long time. Today I wore a sweater dress that I found in the Junior department at Kohl's. The Junior Department! Do you know how long it's been since I could even go on that side of the store??? It's been a very exciting journey. Sometimes I have setbacks, but I try my best to get back on board right away.

Another thing I've done lately is I've joined 24 Hour Fitness. At first I thought, "Well, why would I join a gym when I can use the treadmill and some weights for free at my apartment?" Unfortunately my apartment does not offer the classes that I was wanting to try. I was getting bored with the treadmill. I haven't completely given up on running though. So I went ahead and joined, and also treated myself to 3 sessions with a personal trainer to reward myself for my successes so far and to give me a little boost. Man it was worth it! She introduced me to things that I would never have thought to try. She also gave me the confidence to try things that I wouldn't have done on my own. Anytime, I started to give her a look of "Are you kidding me???" she made me banish those thoughts right away. I left each session really fired up (and then complaining about the soreness the day after).

And of course, the classes were the main reason I wanted to join. The first one I tried was a spin class. It was challenging but a great workout and I plan on going again even though I haven't gone back yet. The next week spin was cancelled for Halloween but Zumba was during the same time so I convinced the coworker that convinced me to do spin class to come with me. I LOVED it!! I went back last night and it was just as awesome. The class I wanted to the most was the one I felt the least successful at. I stayed for 15 minutes before I gave up and left. However, I think I will try again with a different instructor. One of my coworkers at school teaches Turbo Kick at another location and she's going to get me in this weekend. So we'll see how I like it this time. I'll let you know what the verdict is.

That's about all for now!