Starting to Get It

I feel like I am finally starting to get it. By it, I mean this whole exercise/eating well/balance thing. I am back on a schedule of exercising early in the morning and I love it! I can really tell a difference in my muscle tone and overall shape. My clothes are fitting better and my ring is lose. All of this was done without really limiting my intake of food. Sure, I eat my oatmeal and fruit for breakfast most mornings and *try* to pack my lunch, during the week, but I am still making smart choices when I go out. And I have also been pretty good about my portion sizes. The biggest thing for me is I haven't had to write down or type every single morsel I eat. While journaling kept me accountable when I first started, I found that if I do it now it pretty much consumes all of my thoughts and I didn't like it. So for right now I am happy where I am.

Dinner at *My Bar*

I know I have gone on and on about how much I love my bar, but I really do. Tonight, I met up with a few friends to celebrate one of the completion of their MBA. We were supposed to meet at 6, but I was running a little late and didn't get there until 6:15. As soon as I walk in all the bartenders and manager greet me like an old friend. At the bar while we were waiting for another friend to show up I polished off 2 jack and diane's. Then we got a table for dinner. Of course we ordered the house made potato chips (I think I can do without these next time). I really had a problem deciding what I wanted. I ended up with the field greens salad w/ chicken, pear, candied walnuts, and a little blue cheese with the raspberry dressing on the side. I had a few bites of a friend's tortellini (it wasn't that good, I don't know what I had more than one bite) and some french fries. I also ordered dessert and I rarely do if I have eaten a large dinner. But I couldn't pass up a strawberry rhubarb crepe. Have I mention I love rhubarb? Because rhubarb pie is one of my favorites, is not favorite pies. Ok, It is my favorite. It is not a common thing to see on a menu, plus it was a special. I am so glad I ordered it, because it was SUPER yummy. I almost just want to go back this week, just so I can order the dessert.

I also had a great time with my friends. I don't think I have laughed that much in a while. I looked and felt good and had an awesome time!

Boot Core Day 7

Oh yeah! I am half way finished with the month. Today we warmed up with a few laps around the track. Then we did these jump things where we jumped from what foot to the other and sort of looked like speed skaters. Next we used the resistance bands and did side steps with each leg. Next we did squats with a dumbbell.Then we ran. We ran a lot and up a hill too. Finally we did a running/squat exercise with a partner where a resistance band is around your waist and your partner holds the handles to make it to there is even MORE resistance! Fun Stuff. Rinse and repeat. Finish off with suicides and stretching. Oh and we did some pushups at some point. After it all I went to the gym and stair stepped away for 30 minutes, walked on the treadmill for 15, and stretched/ab work for another 15 minutes.

On the scale today I was at 197. Finally the scale is moving in the right direction. While I would love for it to be even lower than that I can recognize the increase muscle tone in my legs, arms, and abs. It's quite awesome actually.

My bridesmaid dress for the wedding I am in in August is being sent to me. I hope that bad boy fits. I would even love to have it taken in. How awesome would that be?!?

I booked my flight to NYC using frequent flyer miles and saved myself $500+. Thank god for those bad boys. I am SO excited to see JM with my mom over 4th of July weekend and then just a few days later in NYC!

Boot Core Day 6

Well I made it to the end of Week 2. Friday was a pretty high intensity cardio day with lots of sprints and rills. Really humid, but not too bad. I finished class and then went to the gym and walked on the stair climber for about 35 minutes and the treadmill for 30. I also stretched and did some ab work for a good bit too.

I had yesterday off, so I took my time at the gym. I cam home and ate breakfast and took a nap. I woke up, showered, ate some lunch, and went shopping. I also went and got a mani/pedi. Came home took another nap. I met friends out for dinner where I made a healthy choice and then we went to a showcase. After the showcase we went to a couple of bars and met up with friends. I drank one shot total, had a blast, and came home WAY too late. Pictures and more to follow :)