The little things that amuse me

It's always the little things that amuse me. Traveling on this journey doesn't always have to be so serious, it's important to remember to be able to laugh at yourself.

For instance, driving home the other night I used my left and to rub my right arm for some reason, I don't know why, but while I rubbed my arm I felt something strange, I remember saying to myself "what the hell". Well, I'll be....what I felt was a muscle!  Imagine that.  These workouts at the gym are actually paying off.  I'm actually able to feel and see a sculpted bicep.  Of course I spend the whole day going around asking people to touch it.  I guess I just needed a little confirmation that I wasn't imagining this.

Tonight I had to laugh out loud. I was cashing out a purchase at Walgreens with my daughter.  The gentlemen looked at us and said "Are you sisters?"  I couldn't help but to laugh and say no, I'm her Mom.  He said "oh, you look alike, so I knew you were related."  That is the first time something like that has happened to me.

Looks like the money spent at the gym is a good investment.

Hostess

I felt deep sadness and a little bit of guilt when I learned that Hostess was going out of business.  I was sad because Hostess was such a part of my childhood, Suzy Q's, Hostess Cupcakes, Twinkies, Snowballs, Ho Ho's, well, I just can't tell you how many times they served as breakfast for me when i was in High School.  There was a deep rooted attachment.

I felt guilt because all I could think of was now that I  no longer eat Hostess products, is it possible that I single handedly put them out of business? Was I responsible for all those people who will lose their jobs. 

Every time I see a girl that I think is way too thin I say to myself she needs to eat a twinkie.  Guess I'll have to come up with something new to say.

I went to the grocery store to buy a box of Twinkies, I was going to pass them out at Thanksgiving and they were all gone, a mad rush on Twinkies, who would have thought.

In all seriousness, I do hope that Hostess can work something out or be bought by another company who will keep the products we all grew up with alive for the next generation.

Remember eat your Hostess products in moderation.

Catching Up

Hi Ya'll!  It's been a bit since I've been able to blog.  Taking some time tonight to catch you up on what's been going on.

Total Weight Loss is 56lbs and holding. Weight is starting to come off much slower now but that's ok, as long as the numbers on the scale are not moving up we are doing just fine. Slow and steady wins the race.

I've been taking writing classes. I've finally decided what I want to be when I grow up and that is a writer.  Some of you know and many of you don't but I think now is a good time to tell everyone...I've started writing a book.  The book is about the struggles of being overweight and the journey to The Road To Thin.  The book will be complete when I reach my final goal.  That's all I'll say for now about that.

I am faithfully going to the gym and I love it!  I just get a kick out of saying "I'm headed to the gym"  Never in a million years did I think that would be me.  The weather is pretty crappy tonight and it would have been a great night to stay in but I still went to the gym. 

I survived Halloween!  I bought candy that I didn't like to give out to the trick or treaters and I have not raided my childrens bags.  I had two pieces of candy and called it a day. 

I had two awesome compliments tonight. My son gave me a hug and said to me "Mom, you're getting so skinny I can put my arms all the way around you now and I couldn't do that before."  I tell you, that sure made my night. I have always loved hugs but I love them so much more now because I can tell the difference when I get a hug, people really can reach all the way around and give a better hug.

The other really awesome thing that made my night was when my daughter told me tonight on the way home from dance that her friend saw me walk into the dance studio and said to her "is that  your mom?"  Lauren said yes and her friend said "she looks good".  First of all for my teenage daughter to share that information was huge and for her equally teenage friend to say that to her well, I'm so glad.  We all know the sense of pride we feel when someone randomly compliments the people we love.

Thanksgiving is in two weeks, I'm feeling pretty confident about how I will handle the holiday. 

These days if you are looking for me you can find me either at work, the dance studio, or the gym.

Have a great week!

Welcome to all my new readers, a special hello to the reader in Russia!

Personal Trainer

Today was an experience. As I posted yesterday, I finally joined a gym. With my membership I get a session with a Personal Trainer.  I met with my Trainer today, Steve.  Steve was awesome. He made me feel very comfortable.  We did baseline measurements and I'll be seeing him again in a month to check on my progress.  He gave me a work out plan for upper and lower body. We worked on things like gluts, triceps, biceps and more. All things I never cared to think about before; words that were never in my vocabulary until today.    I will be doing the workout program he "prescribed" and I can't wait to see how my body transforms.

It's a far cry from walking, this is definately the next level and I am pumped.

Welcome to my reader from France!

Zumba

Just finished my first Zumba class. Did I love it?  I liked it...I could learn to love it though. I've never sweated so much in  my life.  I held my own for not ever having done it before.  There were all different levels, there was another first timer in the class.  I did not feel uncomfortable or out of place.  Once I learn all the moves and get a little more coordinated, I know I'll be loving it.

Now off to shower...I feel totally gross!

PS  I love 426 Fitness!  Staff is so awesome!

Food Dreams

I had the strangest dream last night. . . I dreamt that I was in Vienna Bakery (Vienna is a bakery the next town over from me, probably the best bakery here in the east bay but it does not rival the bakery's where I grew up).  Anyway, as I walked into the door I noticed they had the most beautiful Easter display with all kinds of beautifully decorated chocolate. There was a box of Ferro Roche Chocolate decorated in pinks and purples and yellow. 

Inside their glass case were things that I've never seen there before things like a macaroon bar (which looked like a magic cookie), some kind of blueberry cake thing, and these absolutely gorgeous cakes that were shaped and decorated to look like those Russian nesting dolls.

So why is it that I've come so far overcoming so many food obstacles only to have a dream about all this delicious goodness?  This I can't explain. I can only say that I'll be heading to the gym this morning and not to Vienna Bakery!

Journey to the Gym

There is a chill in the air, it's getting darker earlier and it's almost time to change the clocks.  I'm about ready to kiss my long walks goodbye.

This does not mean that I will no longer be exercising. No this means that it's time for the next level. It's time to kick it up a notch and joing the gym.

Walking did me good, it did the job it was supposed to, it got me into an exercise routine and it really helped me. When the weather turns again, I'll gladly add walking back into my routine, I really enjoy it, but for now I'm absolutely excited to say that I belong to a gym.

Yes, me, can you believe it?  I joined 426 Fitness, close to home, treadmills, weight training, classes, oh my.  I love this place (did I just say that?), tonight I went in and Paul showed me around and made me feel at home.  There's a ladies only room, there are many classes to choose from in fact, I'm going to take two classes on Saturday, a rowing class and some new african dance exercise called Safari.

It's like Christmas morning!  And for those of you who know me really well, I'm sure right about now you're wondering who the hec this girl is writing this blog. No I have not been abducted by aliens, it's me the same old clutzy uncordinated Lisa. Just a braver, more fit version.

I have to admit that I was nervous walking into a gym, it seems as if gyms are filled with healthy, fit, beautiful people.  I spoke with Paul, told him where I've been and where I wanted to go and he joined in my excitment. I really feel welcome here, they have a lot to offer and hell, get this....I've got a few sessions with a personal trainor lined up. Yep, I am on my way to reaching my goal.

In other news....my new pants are already big on me.  Better get that belt out again.

Also....Welcome to my reader in Thailand!