Biggest Loser

To kick of 2015, a hand full of us ladies in the office are doing a "biggest loser" type thing. Really it's just a motivator for all of us to get back on track of eating healthy and exercising. Now, I stated in my last blog that I'm not focusing so much on losing weight, but being healthy... that still is the case, but you know I had to be part of this, even if I lose the challenge, it's a good way to get me back on track for 2015. However, the first week is over and I am down 3 lbs. That's just from eating healthier and drinking lots of water... and peeing... every. hour.

I've also decided to start doing a 30 day challenge again. First up is the "Little Black Dress" challenge, nothing too dramatic, just a few things a day to get me back into the swing of being active, even if for only 5 mins. Clearly I know in 30 days I'm NOT going to be the girl on the challenge photo! But I feel good after I do them.

I started my routine class at Empower: Body and Pole Fitness too! OMG so fun. So the first 6 classes I took were all about learning spins and such... this class is about putting together a 2 minute "routine." This apparently involves much more LEG work. I couldn't walk the next day! No really... being on "high toe" and doing squats and bending backwards is a lot for this chubby girl LOL. Though it reminded me of my first class when I couldn't wash my hair the next day because my arms were so sore... at least this means my arms are strengthening up since they did not hurt as much (right?). Honestly, I was surprised, I always thought my legs were in relatively good shape... but I guess I was way off!

I have my doctor's appointment on Tuesday to check out my blood work and all that fun stuff determined, so I'll be tracking those as I can throughout the year. I'd like to get my blood pressure back down to where it was in November (110/62)...and I know my cholesterol is high, always has been, so this year I need to focus on getting that regulated. But stay around... I'm sure there will be more exciting things than my blood pressure and cholesterol on here in 2015!!

That's it...just a quick post to keep you all updated! Have a fabulous weekend...

beYOUtiful <3

~Melissa
Weight: 205
Blood Pressure: 120/80
Cholesterol: tbd
Sugar: tbd