I'm Normal!

Well, at least my blood pressure is. Had a BP check with Dr. Wunder this morning and it was 116/80 - Dr. said, "It's in the normal range!" Whoop whoop!

I've lost 93 pounds to date. Don't think I'm going to hit the 100 pound mark by Thanksgiving, but should by Christmas. I have been taking Zumba and Body Pump (weightlifting) classes at the gym. Haven't gone since my Monday body pump class - my quads are so sore! I love my gym - I still really don't like to exercise, but at least I have a cool gym to go and work out at. The Zumba classes are fun and keep me motivated to go. I picture myself as a skinny exotic latin dancer!

Another whoop whoop. I had a girls weekend Nov 7-9 with my friends Kendra, Carrie, and Harmony. We had a blast and did a lot of shopping. I bought a size 14/16 top! I couldn't believe it - I'm wearing it today as a matter of fact. I'm still wearing size 20 pants (although I do have some 18's that fit), but I'm able to wear smaller tops. The lower stomach is my problem area. I was so excited! I'm almost into "normal" sizes! I felt sassy at Mary and Scott's engagement party in my 14/16 sweater, size 18 skirt, and my knee high boots! (I've always wanted tall boots, but have never been able to find any that fit over my calves - I have some now!)

That's my update for now. See you again at 100 pounds!

Sarah

"Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting so get on your way!" -Dr. Seuss

Muy Bueno!

Mary and I did a Zumba class last night at my gym. Very fun! It's all latin dancing. The class was about an hour long and was a good workout. Felt a little goofy trying to get all of the steps, but everyone else was looking lost too, so that worked out ok. A little non-scale victory at the end. We were stretching and the instructor had us do that stretch where you bend your knee and grab your ankle behind you. I could never do that when I would take exercise classes before - well I did it last night!! Granted I had trouble keeping my balance and had to hold onto Mary, but I was able to grab my ankle. Whoop whoop!

If you haven't tried Zumba yet - get out there and find a class. It's fun exercise!

"We are fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance." -Japanese proverb