Spring Break...

So...as you can see..once again it's been a lil while since I last posted. *smiles* Sorry about that...I am being a bad blogger. Well anyways..part of the reason why it has taken me so long is because last week was my spring break from school...I had already planned a trip during this week before this project began, so I decided I would keep my plans and still go out of town for it. I felt I just needed to get away for a lil while from all the stress of work, and school, etc. I had the BEST time with some great friends...THe Cartmills...I went to Alabama and stayed with this great family! They are like my own family and one of them is my best friend and has been my partner through this whole journey. She has encouraged me and supported me way more than I thought anyone could...and I am so thankful for her! I firmly believe that God gave her to me to help push me on this journey to do things I never thought I could do, to accomplish things I didn't think I could ever do all the while being the bestest friend anyone could ask for. So...I want to encourage you to find someone who is going to encourage you on your journey to lose weight and get healthy. It is very important to have a support system and have someone that will hold you accountable! Many times I thought I could give up...when it seemed that what I was doing was pointless...my friend (her name is Michelle...in case you were wondering :) ) was there to remind me that it was worth it and it wasn't pointless and I was doing this for a reason...and that was number one, to have a body that glorifies God and number two to have a body that is healthy!! So...take this journey with someone who will be with you all they way!! Maybe it's your wife or husband or mom or sister...or in my case..maybe it's your best friend! No matter what...always know...YOU CAN DO IT!!!

So this week was by no means a break from workouts or eating right. We tried to do a good workout every day...whether it was walking several miles or doing a cardio dvd or sometimes we went to a gym and worked out for a while! We also ate good...staying healthy while enjoying some personal favorite like strawberries... :) So...I am living proof that it is possible to go on vacation and still stay the course. Just STAY STRONG!!!! :)

There was one very encouraging thing that happened while I was gone...one day during the week me and one of the girls in the family ( Hannah :) ), went shopping!! This was the first time I have really gone shopping since losing the weight I've lost so far. She helped me find some new shirts..which were much needed, because all my other shirts were getting to big. It was so nice to be able to shop at the "normal" stores...like Forever 21 and American Eagle! I have never been able to fit into any of their clothes...until now!! :) I was able to get shirts that were a size large! The first time I have worn that size in a very long time! I got several shirts and can't wait to wear them all! :) Just one more thing that makes me see that it is paying off and it is so worth it!! No matter how hard it may be!

So anyways...as far as my workouts here...i've been doing some of the fitness classes at night! They are a great addition to my regular workout and although they are tough and sometimes I don't feel like going to them because I'm just so tired or I would rather do stuff on my own...i do them! They have a little bit of everything in them and they will burn those calories and work those muscles! I encourage you to come out and do them with me! Trevita and Jennifer are great instructors and they really want you to get the best out of the hours they work with you!! If you dont already come to some classes...you definitely should check them out!! :)

Well...I guess this is long enough...I worked on the about me section last week but am not sure if it saved it or not...blogger was having issues that day. :) I'll check and try and get it on there within a few days if it's not!!

We are working on getting a video up soon so be looking for that!!

I guess that's all for now...

LoVe,
Dani