HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

It's been a while since I've blogged. Just haven't had the time! Been incredibly busy rehearsing for "The Wizard of Oz" and the holidays were hectic at home and work. Somehow, I lost another whopping one pound along the way. Not sure how that happened? But I think it has something to do with being in a dance studio several nights a week. I am not doing a lot of sweating at practice, but we do warm up each time (vocal and physical) and I believe my body is reacting to the exercise. Hey, I'll take whatever I can get. It's probably more than one pound, but honestly, I haven't even weighed consistently in a long time. Since I plateaued, I tried not to stress about it. It was more of a feel. But I did weigh last week and was down one pound. 

Oz is next weekend and I am sure the rehearsing and preparing will take it's toll on me. I am praying I don't get sick. Half of our cast has been sick in one form or another; everything from sinus infections to stomach bugs to the flu. I don't want any part of it! Last year was bad enough for me getting the flu for the first time in 15 years. So, I'm drinking a lot of water, eating oranges for the Vitamin C and keeping my hands super clean. 

It is the beginning of a new year and everyone is on the "work out/lose weight" bandwagon. Every year I've dreaded it. Not this year. I am actually looking forward to pushing myself to lose another 16lbs! Once the production is over I'll start hitting the gym again and doing some Zumba. I hope by April or May I will be another two pant sizes down. But the one thing I will not do is beat myself up if it doesn't happen. I've learned a little more patience with myself over losing weight. It's been very hard, but I'm forgiving myself a little. It's good for the soul. The one thing I am eagerly awaiting -- SPRING! The snow today isn't helping any! But I cannot wait for Spring so I can get outside and walk. I miss it and I am having withdrawal. If the temp gets above 50, I'm outside!! 

Well, that's all I've got for today! Happy New Year to all of you. I hope this year brings you peace and happiness!