ZUMBA!! Oh yeah, shake that butt!

So Sunday was a down day but today we are BACK! Zumba tone and sculpt down and let me just say, BAITO, you got nothing on this!!!!!!!! Ha ha ha. Ate dinner and went for a bit of a walk around the block. My block is really my apartment complex which is a mile, and to think it was all to send a letter in the mail. Just kidding, it was just the excuse to get out.

I measured myself tonight and while I may have gained weight since the last time I weighed I have lost weight since March, and a couple of inches in several places. It isnt much but I guarantee you this is just the beginning. I am continuing to push myself and try to be positive about where I have come from and where I am going.

Thank you to everyone out there who is helping to support me and motivate me along the way.

Much love :D

Struggling but making a choice to push through

So I dont know where I got it but I SUCK at trying to keep a journal or a blog. I know that in school now kids are required to keep a journal. Again, where was that when I was in school?

Well giving it another go so we will see what we get...

I went running today and was supposed to run 6.5 miles. I ran 5 and then my body seriously went on strike. No worries, wasnt anything major. I just went back to the car, stretched and headed home, determined to conquer the other 1.5 later in the day. I ended up taking a 2 hour nap and not accomplishing the other 1.5 so I will be doing it tomorrow with and extra 1.5 added in just for the sake of it.

I know it may sound a little crazy but when I was running I could feel my leg muscles bunch and release. My legs felt strong and I knew I was working it hard core! I saw deer playing in a field and felt like I had the strength to be in nature with them. That I was using the Earth in a way that was meant to be. That I belonged out there, I felt a part of something. The crisp, and I do mean CRISP, 49 degree weather was cold but it kept me cool as my body adjusted to pushing itself a little further and a little further. 

I must say that even though I did 5 miles it didnt even seem remotely close to that. I put on my facebook that a year ago1 mile wasnt in my repotoire, six months ago 3 miles nearly killed me. And last week I found out that all my hard work has resulted in nothing other than a 3 lb weight gain. I was so frustrated that I wanted to quit. Go back to doing nothing and just complaining about the weight thing. Instead I said screw it! I feel better, I look better, and more importantly I am comfortable and really feel powerful when I run.

So here's to pushing through it, to running, to feeling a part of something and for making a choice to make a difference in me.

Hoping each of you has the courage to push yourself in whatever your struggle is.