Sunday, September 1, 2013

Bragging just a wee bit

I'm going to brag because I have been working really hard, and even though I hit a plateau I am happy with myself. I have lost 10 pounds this summer. I honestly never thought I could do it. Now I fully believe I can get in the best shape possible if I really put my mind to it because ten pounds is gone, just like that.

Well...not really just like that. I mean I have started running, which usually when mentioned would make me go hide in a hole.  Now I am actually doing it.  Craziness.  I do Tae-bo a couple times a week, and I am trying new things to keep me active.  This past Friday I took a step aerobics class which was so intense that not even halfway through I thought I may just puke.  Instead I womaned up and finished the whole darn thing.  45 minutes of intensity that I never would have done on my own.

Eating right is hard.  I went out with co-workers this week for a birthday.  Yes I did have a sliver of birthday cake, but I didn't indulge in alcohol or pop like I would have in the past.  Did I get mash potatoes?(which is the greatest food ever!)  No, I got spaghetti squash and zucchini with my chicken. 

Is it easy? No, it's really damn hard.  Some days I just want to throw in the towel, grab a bag of chips and a Coke and sit my ass down on the couch.  I don't.  I keep going.  I don't give up.  I can't give up now because then the entire summer would be wasted, and well that would just be dumb.

I have started a ten week workout that was given to me from somebody I love (looove you!) Yikes, I know I am going to be sore tomorrow! I love the challenge and can tell that I will benefit from it. Now you know what I have been up to. Also I am starting my last year of school for my bachelor's degree in Accounting. Can't wait to be done!