Dec 31, 2017 ➡️ Dec 31, 2018
⬇️22.1 pounds!
I remember trying on last minute NYE dresses at Ross wanting something cheap and stretchy. I knew with some Spanx I’d feel okay going out in this dress and I already made the commitment to myself that 2018 was going to be able my health and well-being. Amazing to see how much inside and out has changed in just 365 days!
Happy New Years Eve! Lots to look back on today, let’s start with exercise! About to log my last #BodyPump class of 2018 and then have a 4 mile race tonight! That will bring me to workout 271/365! With the exception of June which is a hectic work month, I worked out 22+ days a month and as you can see by the colored circles often did more than 1 kind of workout. I found my routine, my balance, my groove.
AFAA (Athletics & Fitness Association of America) crunch time. Making the most of my staycation. I reviewed the text book weekly over the past few months, then I took a break to focus on BodyPump. Now it’s time to review/cram!
I plan to take the groups fitness certification exam before the end of the year!
I noticed today that the outfit I was wearing was almost the same as this Feb 2017 picture with my sister C. However there is a 22 lb difference!
I had just started @ww the month prior. My sister who is a fitness instructor in NYC came down to visit and she purposely brought these pants since we both had them to wear to a BodyPump class.
I remember feeling good when we took to the picture until I saw the picture. I’m coming after you C to be the more lean and toned sister! Thank you C for setting the bar and showing me that we can fight our genetics!
Yaaaaas my @fitbit heart rate range finally clicked from 37-41 to 38-42! Next up being fully in the Very Good range!
Fun fact: these size 14 DKNY pants are from my junior year of college (circa 2003). I remember I wore them for this important student leader interview, but soon after I no longer fit them.
I’ve kept them in my closet since then as a sort of goal pants and now I’m at the point where they are getting too baggy after only be brave enough to try them on a few months ago. Trying to wear then enough to compensate for dragging them from CT>NY>TX>AL>VA over the years before donating them!
Awesome boxing workout with A and Açaí bowls on a rainy Sunday morning!
Guest taught a whole BODYPUMP class and wore my new workout pants!!!
Enjoy the Freddie photobomb!
Posting the news to
My favorite comment from the assessor’s notes was: “you teach with such joy that it was a pleasure to watch.”
Can’t wait to start this next chapter of my fitness journey as an instructor!