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)