I WAS Feeling Discouraged But Now...

I was feeling discouraged early today...

2 weeks away from the Zumba Instructor Convention and then a few days at Miami Beach. I am a solid 144 lbs. I had been working on increasing my stamina and endurance...but 2 back to back trips for work for the past week...really made consistent workouts impossible.

SOO....Tried to shake myself from the funk...

Thought of Non-Scale Victories...That DIDN'T work....Read a few blogging she-ro's sites...Madame's, Ro's, BGGF...That Didn't Work...Tried to think of things to reward myself if I reach my goal (my dietitians suggestion)...Sigh, that really didn't work. The only reward I want is to be in my healthiest body - happy weight.

And the thought of having to write yet another post about how I am not yet there made me sad. And, I didn't want to write a post that seemed to be about whining....

AND THEN.......

I went to teach Zumba....And, we had a Blast! I taught some new songs...and Kicked my own butt and my ladies too. Got back to house and quickly washed up and changed...headed to another meeting a church. But, caught a glimpse of myself in my workout clothes. And, well, things aren't perfect but I did see a thing or two that I liked.

AND THEN....

A bumped into a family friend and church member who asked me about working out. What had I been doing? I told her Zumba. She asked if she could join us and I said yes. She said good cuz I want to look like you. I love your curves!

And, I am feeling better. I can do this thing. I will give it my best try and expect good results!

30 Days Away: Zumba Instructor Convention

I am headed to the Zumba Instructor Convention in just a few weeks.

I am so very excited...

This year celebrates the 10th year! So the celebrations should be extra special.

I can't wait to get additional trainings, learn new music and routines, meet other instructors, and party!



This will be my first time attending the Zumba Instructor convention!

I'm prepping for it by bumping up my exercise....more strength training (3 to 4 days a week instead of 2) and walks in the morning in addition to the classes I am teaching weekly.

But, unfortunately, I am still in the mid-140s (146). I had hoped to be solidly back at my "feel good weight" by now...So, I'm gonna work super hard...stay super focused. Hopefully, I can at least be at 138 lbs before I get there.

Dear Summer Body....

The first day of summer is June 21st. Will you be here by then?

Love, Ms. BMJ