The Doctor..

I had my Doctor appt today, time to check up on the insides.  Of course, you always have to start with the weigh in, so I ran right to the scale, dumped all my belongings, kicked off the shoes and let out a heavy sigh as I stepped on.  At first I was afraid to look, because this was the same scale I was growling at just one month ago.  Finally, I peeked and saw that I had lost 5 pounds for an overall total of 25 pounds!  Excitedly I went to the examination room and donned the "cuff".  I could not wait to see if my blood pressure had changed.  A couple of pumps, a "whooshing" sound and a "thats terrific!!" from the medical assistant, and I was rest assured of good news.  In September of 2009, my blood pressure was 124/82 not all that bad they tell me since the norm is 120/80 or below.  February 2010 and my brand new blood pressure is..."Tah DAh!"....112/74...I put it to the test tonight doing a one mile warm up walk dvd and Jillian's Shred level two.

OOPS....I did it again...

I went to Zumba class last night, came home to watch the last half of Survivor, went to bed watching the Olympics, and forgot to blog!  So, once again I will have two entries for today, one for yesterday and one for today.  Went to Zumba class last night and had a blast.  It definitely works up a sweat and the time goes by really fast.  I got into a little bit of trouble last nite because I whipped out my cell phone to take a little video clip of the class, and the instructor came over during the middle of "Gasolina" to tell me with a stern eye, "no videos, please".  I understand it is to protect the integrity and modesty of participants and for that I do apologize.  I don't plan to post it to you-tube or anything like that, and I will not post it to my blog (although that would be cool), I just wanted to show a friend at work who was curious about what "Zumba" is...next time I will just suggest you google it!

Thoughtless

Tonight I am just thoughtless...I have no thoughts on my project.  I did my stationary bike while watching American Idol and watched as they chose the "Top 24".  I only rode it for about 40-45 minutes, but I managed to work up a sweat.  I have a Doctors appointment on Friday, just a regular check up and I am kinda excited to see how my project is shaping me up inside and out.

Winter Olympics

Winter Olympics

Presidential Workout

Happy Presidents Day?  Is that really something we celebrate as being a happy day?  I had a "grrrr-eight"
workout tonight.  I started with a mile walk dvd for an all over warm up and then I broke out the "Shred"...level 2 (it has started to become slightly, a teeny-tiny bit, easier).  Then,... feeling "Presidential"
I did a 10 minute express pilates dvd, going for 30 minutes, hips, abs, and arms.  I felt strong and fit (although, Jillian still gets me winded).  It was a Presidential workout, and I feel like I can take on the world!

Heart Day

Happy Heart Day!  Today is Valentines Day, a day to say, "I love you" with more than words.  My husband and I tell each other everyday as I am leaving for work, in some ways its endearing and wonderful, and in some ways it has become a routine.  I am glad we say it to each other, because if something happened to either one of us we would know how the other felt about them.  Today it is especially important to show others with more than just our "routine I love yous'".  We went out to breakfast and had a nice "couples time" over coffee and french toast,... and discussed our kids, well, one in particular, who is having his first ever REAL Valentines day with a girlfriend.  I think he learned it was an expensive day...dinner, movie, roses, Hallmark card, and a heart shaped giant chocolate cookie that he made....ah, young love, it was very sweet to watch him get nervous and ask a boat load of questions as he shopped for all the components.  I hope he never lets the magical feeling of love fade away.  To improve my heart today I did a 50 minute stationary bike ride while I watched the start of Amazing Race, I love that show...

I Can't Believe....

I found myself with a new exercise dvd again today.  Before I knew it I was pulling out my Barnes and Noble Membership, my 15% off sticker and my credit card.  I really had trouble choosing between several titles and decided I need only to purchase them if I have discount stickers.  I chose Mari Windsor Pilates for Pink Core Challenge.  It has 4 ten minute express routines for all body parts.  I did the whole workout and I 'll let you know tomorrow if I am sorry for that decision!.... "I can't believe I did the whoooole thing..."