Finally!----- 204lbs!-- Down 109lbs!

Finally! There has been movement on the scale! I guess I shouldn't be so surprised, I just had to cut back on my carbs and increase my protein, DUH! I had been eating bread a lot more than I should have been and not paying attention to my snacking so I decided after last weeks post that I would be more conscientious of my choices. I have been making sure my meals are simple: Protein and a vegetable. We have eaten great as a family this week and it feels awesome!  For an update on last weeks yoga class: Holy Cow! That "fundamental" class kicked my ass. Never having taken a class before, I wasn't sure what to expect. So I just went in, found a spot at the back and chatted with a lady next to me that looked like she knew what she was doing. I told her it was my first time and she told me not to worry, that I would be able to follow along. So the instructor came in, put on some relaxing music and turned off the lights.  I will admit I felt very self-conscious at first. But that went away as the class went on. I was so surprised at my ability. I was able to do things that I honestly never thought I could do, although I have always had very good balance and am pretty flexible. Don't ask me the name of the poses because, frankly, all I could catch was 'downward dog'.  I was good at that! LOL ! But it really was easy enough to follow, although I had to watch her the whole time, so I really didn't get the benefit of the "relaxing" yoga experience. I had looked around and it was apparent who practices on a regular basis.  The class had lasted an hour and at the end of that hour, I was sweating profusely!  I felt so strong. It was just what I needed, wasn't too difficult, but enough to work my muscles! Now ask me how I felt the next day.... I literally felt like I had been hit by a bus. My body--mostly my arms and upper body, was so sore. I worked muscles I never knew I had.  I had a hard time doing ordinary things. Carrying Nadav down the stairs was difficult. If you know my son, he is not that light! It took a few days to "recuperate".  So all in all my first experience was fantastic! So much that I am going again tonight!!!  Peace out.

8 months- 3 weeks out 208lbs-Down 105lbs

Its been awhile since my last post! Last week Michael and I celebrated our 8 year anniversary. We spent the weekend at the Gaylord National Hotel at the National Harbor and had an AMAZING weekend! Together we walked (and jogged a little!) our first 5K in 56 minutes. It was so great! Maybe next year I will be able to jog the whole thing! I think I will make that my goal.  I have DEFINITELY hit a (temporary) plateau right now. It's a little scary, because I feel like 'omigod, that's it, I'm done losing weight!'--But I have been reassured that this happens and it is normal. Ironically, I FINALLY joined a gym almost 2 weeks ago and have been trying to go everyday! I am only doing the treadmill right now because that's what I am most comfortable with. In the beginning I started with 30 min at 3.5mph but now I am at 45min varying my incline (up to 10) and sporadically running here and there to increase my heart rate. It feels great!!!  I met with a trainer, and she showed me all the other equipment in the gym so I look forward to working my way up to the weights and all the other different machines--I will admit its a little intimidating, but its fun! They also offer free classes and tonight (in a half hour!) I will be taking my very first yoga class! I am excited and nervous! I have always wanted to try yoga! So, that is all for now! Peace out!