A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That

Calling this blog "A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That" because that's what it is lol...a "goulash" of stuff for the week! 

I didn't die at Zumba! I thought I was going to. At times I was sure I did. But in the end I felt great, sweaty and exhausted, but great! This will be my new Monday night routine for a while. The instructor is great too. She's not the Pam we used to have, but she's a great runner up! Check her out at Blue Wave Studios, she teaches Zumba there on Monday's (6pm) and Thursday's (6:30pm)! 

I found a 4.5 mile route for while the boys are at football that I can walk within 1 1/2 hours. I've been struggling finding a route to walk that took up enough time for practice. Now my goal is to do this one a few times, and then start jogging (kind of like couch to 5k style). Once I get this route down to 1 hour, then I'll add another mile to it! 

I refuse to use a scale anymore. I was down to 201lbs. I since then have gone to Zumba, been walking a minimum of 1 hour a night. I even packed a lunch for football Sunday (no fries, nachos, hot dogs, hamburgers)! And I've been drinking lots more water and eating much better than I have been the last few months -- so riddle me this - WHY did the scale say I gained 5lbs (and has remained there for the last three days)??!! So, you know what... I feel better about myself. I know I'm doing good things for myself and getting on track to being healthy, so I say "F*** YOU scale" -- I will only use you when it's time to weigh myself in for my goals (1st goal is October 31st, 195lbs).

I need a calorie counter, fit-bit, wrist band thing! If anyone wants to get me anything for my birthday or Christmas (early) -- I'd love one of those things that I can wear while walking or doing Zumba so I know how many calories I am really burning, and if there is one that does more than that -- awesome! Like sync with my phone or something! I'd also like one of those arm bands so I can bring my phone with me while I'm walking / jogging for three reasons: 1) music, 2) time, 3) couch to 5k app (oh and it's always good when not with someone to have a phone in case of emergencies)!

Looking forward to my walk again tonight, hoping the rain holds off. However, should it not, I can make it to Zumba again!! 

~Melissa 

Current: FU SCALE!

Goal #1: 195 (10.31.14)

The Summer Season Comes to an End

Well, August went by just as fast as July! I can't believe it is already September...

August had lots of good things...1) I've lost 4lbs so far and that was just by changing the way I eat. (and really that wasn't the "month" of August, that was like the last 2 weeks lol, 2) Shaun and the kids are moved into the house, 3) Football season has started, and 4) Got to go camping one more time before summer was over! I say that's a good month all in all.

I have decided I am going to start taking Zumba again. I'm really excited, because I LOVE to dance, and at the same time I can shed a few more pounds. If I stay on the track I am on now, I will easily hit my 10lbs by October 31st -- I might even hit 15lbs -- but right now my eye on the prize is 10! Zumba for those that have never done it, is AWESOME. I think everyone should take at least ONE Zumba class...and let me clarify -- this is the legit Zumba class. The first thing out of Shaun's mouth when I said I was going to start Zumba again was, "Zumba or is this prostitution Zumba" -- really? Yes, I said, I'm taking a prostitution class -- thought it'd be fun. LOL (and this is why I love him)! Anyways... Zumba starts September 8th, at the Blue Wave Studio in Waterville if anyone is interested and is only $5 a class and you can come and go as you want!!

The one positive to it being September is that (as I mentioned above), football has started! While Summer is my favorite season of the year, Fall is my second favorite because it means cool nights, hoodies, hot chocolate, and FOOTBALL! I love football. It's my favorite sport, hands down. I'm excited this year because I get to watch Dylan play and Shaun coach. There's just something sexy about a man coaching a sport, mmmm...oh sorry, move along. Dylan's the cute little QB that all the girls are going to want to date when he gets older, but right now, he's just our little QB on the 6th grade football team! He's such a great player and teammate too. As of now, my life revolves around a pigskin, and I love it!

Until next time.

~Melissa
Current: 201 (9/2/14)
Goal #1: 195 (10/31/14)