Frustration

So I have been successfully losing weight at a rate of 1lb. a week and doing great! This weekend, I've had some strange health issues and now suddenly I'm up TWO POUNDS! I didn't get much exercise (doc wouldn't let me) but I stayed under my calorie limit with the exception of one day. I'm not really sure why I have just gained two pounds. My only guess is water retention from my body being out of whack. It's so frustrating and I wish I could find out the real explanation for this mysterious weight gain.

I am planning on upping my exercise this week quite a bit to see if that helps. I'm lowering my caloric intake by 100 cals. I'm planning on trying to burn 1,000 more than I consume every day and hopefully with my increased exercise I can kill this weight that mysteriously appeared. I just hope I can get back to where I wanted to be this week.

What am I thinking....

So after my awesome Zumba class tonight I thought "hey, wouldn't it be fun to be the TEACHER?!" Yes, I realize that my English-Caucasian blood gives me no right to teach a Latino salsa dance class and look sexy doing it, but I can dream, right? I looked up some certifications for being a personal trainer and a Zumba instructor. It costs a pretty penny, but after you pass the test with flying colors (seriously, you have to get a 90%) you get a certificate to train to your heart's content. It sounds like a lot of fun since for the past year or so I've been into fitness and health. I have a lot of people close to me who are unhealthy and overweight and I would love to help them, and the other people out there who need help!

Hmmm.....should I do it? Should I become a personal trainer and then certify to teach Zumba?


I think I should. I'm sure in a week, though, that I'll move on to the next career I think would be fun. It's just that not only does this one sound fun, but I have an interest/passion for it and it is attainable for a reasonable amount of money. (Comparing my MFT considerations at 45,000 a semester to the one-time personal trainer payment of $350 for the class and certification is like apples and oranges here...)

Any feedback? Does anyone even read this blog? :) It's okay. It's therapeutic to talk to yourself....right?

Zumba!

I know I already posted today, but I just have to tell you all about a fitness class I went to today. I'm sure you've all heard of it--it's called Zumba. It's like a latin/salsa aerobics class that is so much FUN! I worried about feeling like a dork for about 5 minutes and then I just let loose and really had a good time. I usually don't like those aerobics type classes and so I was pleasantly surprised to have enjoyed myself this time.

I really like it because it's a double-duty workout for me. I'm learning some dance moves and getting a good cardio workout in! I fully intend on using my awesome new moves on the cruise we're going on this May. WOO HOO!

I'm not Dead

I just haven't posted on this blog in like a year!

Quick update:

I've been running and planning on finishing a 10K sometime this spring. I originally wanted to do one in January but 1) I didn't feel I was ready and 2) I realized that running in 20 degree weather with a wicked nasty inversion wasn't my favorite activity. So, I keep plugging along and this spring you'll see me somewhere in Utah running my first ever 10K!

I've been really focused on weight loss/eating healthy/BEING healthy since the beginning of the year. Yeah, I jumped on the New Year's resolution bandwagon, but I'm proud to say that I've stuck with it and I'm now down 6.2 lbs! I have about 16 more to go before I reach my ultimate goal weight (which may change depending on how I feel I'm doing).

I feel like I'm doing REALLY well and I feel healthier than I ever have! I've been learning good lessons about my body (i.e. you can't eat cookies for breakfast and expect to have a solid 4 mile run) and learning about what foods I can enjoy while still losing weight and feeling good.

I'm really excited for this year. I have some big running plans and some even bigger weight loss plans. My ideal would be to run a half by the end of this year (I'm thinking the Vegas Rock & Roll) and begin working on my full for sometime in 2011. I'd really love to have my first marathon under my belt before any little ones come along so I'm working hard to accomplish this goal soon.