Positive people

Yesterday I spent some time with one of my favorite people she knows me pretty well and always can make me smile. Do you have that one person in your life that can do that for you no matter what? I mentioned last month about moving to a new location for my job and what I was going to do. Well that fell through and now I am on the verge of unemployment (she did not want me to leave) so now I am stressed out really bad and just hoping I can find new employment. As you all know stress is one of my problems along with many others that get me in a lot of trouble. But I find that having positive people in my life like my friend really does help. She is just so sweet and really knows how to show me that yes I am losing one thing but what I can gain is so much more. When you have people like that in your life what do you really have to complain about!

This weekend I am going for a hike then kickboxing on Sunday I will let you guys know how it goes! Happy weekend everyone!

"A friend is one who believes in you when you have ceased to believe in yourself."
- Sent by Lysha

Patience and Coordination

Last night I went to the kickboxing class offered on Wednesday nights at the gym. Just so it is noted I have not been to kickboxing in about a month so I was scared about how well I actually could do. We started off with the jump rope exercise (15 mins of different speeds) because of my ankle I am allowed to do what I can (told by instructor do what you can as long as you are moving that is what counts - I like him) after that we moved on to partnering up (one with mitts and one with gloves) and work on the punching exercise then we moved on to kicking (and since I am not coordinated you can feel for my partner). Boy let me just say how old I feel today ha! I left shaking (happens sometimes after working out) and then getting home starving and ready to relax. In all it was a good hour spent and I really appreciate everyone in the class being patient with me since I have not been in such s long time and remembering some of the steps is hard (it is amazing what you can forget in such a short time). Tonight I am off from the gym but tomorrow the gym is offering a new class called Line Dancing let's just say I am very intrigued!

My companion

Last night I was determined to go for a walk so after a few hours I finally laced up my shoes and took my sweet dog for a walk. I find if I take him with me I work so much harder. He loves the outdoors and every time he sees me getting ready for the gym he thinks we are going for a walk. I think having a furry companion is just as good as having a friend come along after all aren't our animals our friends too?

Tonight I had plans to meet friends for dinner but that was cancelled so I think I am going to kick boxing tonight yeah!

Oh Boy!

Well it happen I made it back to the gym last night I know I know hold your applause please! I went to the Zumba class last night and thank god it was only for 45 mins. I thought I was going to die in the first 5 mins. Just goes to show when you don't keep up with your program that you will pay for it later.

But really I do feel good today a little sore but worth it. Tonight I am hoping to go for a nice walk (my ankle of course is acting up ughhh). I was talking with Dee last night and she is having the same struggles as I am and we both agreed we have been lazy but that we are going to work on it as best we can. I just hope I can keep this up and really start showing something on the scale but that will come in due time. Happy Tuesday everyone!

Gym time

I hope everyone had a great weekend I did!

Today marks the day I am make at the gym (this time is for real) this weekend I noticed some of clothes are starting to fit to well (lol) I know this is my fault and I am just going to take small steps and get back to it! I really need this to keep my stress level down as well and just watch my eating and also to just feel good again. I have noticed over the past few months that I starting to feel tired a lot more and just no energy at all. I hate this feeling and I want to get back at what I know is best for me and I know I can DO IT!

This weekend should shape up well Monday Zumba, Tuesday walk or treadmill, Wednesday ???, Thursday off and Friday walking...this is my plan I hope to at least make most of it work!

Happy 4th!

I hope you all have a safe and wonderful day...

This weekend I am off to enjoy fireworks, time with friends and being happy that I live in such a wonderful country. Happy 4th everyone!

Expecting to much from others

Are there times you are disappointed in someone? In the last few weeks I have been promised certain things and yesterday the rug was pulled out from under me. Needless to say it is no sitting well with me. Do I expect too much from people? I know I do from myself and expressed on this blog over and over I get really disappointed in myself when I don't reach my goals. But sometimes I know I over think things and could also find that to want too much. I am just upset with myself for trusting someone and getting the shaft. I know this is off topic but I am just upset! Thanks for listening.

In all of the places?

Friday was surgery day and I was just expecting to go in and get out and back home with little drama. I arrived early so I could check in and calm my nerves which went well. As with all surgeries you have the Doctor come by the nurses and the anesthesia tech (also a Doctor) they were all asking me questions and telling me all will be fine. All that is normal but when the Doctor (anesthesia tech) came by he asked me a bunch of questions then noticed on my chart I had lost weight and that I am very active. I wish you all could have seen his face - it was priceless. As you all know when you are over weight most people judge you first before they even know your story and this happen to be one of those cases. He asked me what I did (gym, cardio, kick boxing etc....) and he said since I was so active he was putting me in a new category. WOW I have to say I was so happy (weird right) that I was not part of the obese category anymore (just on the line lol). He went on to say that since I was so active I really have helped myself out for this surgery and what ever the future holds. I have to say to impress a Doctor made me feel pretty good (also I had to go to the potty right when he got done and he offered to help me and a nurse came up and said I can help her sir and he said thanks and left when the nurse and I were in the bathroom she said he offered to help you? And I smiled and said yes surprise).

I am really sore today and all weekend was rough the anesthesia really took a toll on me I was in a lot of pain all weekend (laughing, coughing not so good) so I am hoping that the next few days will be better. Thanks for all the well wishes much appreciated!

Hope you all have a Happy Monday!

Wish me luck!

Tomorrow is surgery day and I am kind of nervous. It should be fine but I just hate to have anything done that I am put to sleep for but I will have happy dreams. No post until Monday everyone have a great weekend!

My new passion

Over the last few weeks I have found a new passion - Shredded Wheat! I never really liked it growing up so I just never ate it but one of friends had some at her house and I gave it a second chance and now I am hooked. Now the key to this (if you eat the frosted type) is to watch just how much you eat and be careful and not over do it with the milk either. I have a been eating a bowl every morning for the past 2 weeks and it really fills me up - I normally have eggs toast and some fruit and by 9 am I am starving but with this I seem to stay fuller which I am really excited about. I am also going to look in the natural foods section and see if they have something that is not so high in sugar intake but for now this will do.

Do any of you have a breakfast ritual?