One month later

It's been almost a month since my last post, shame shame on me, I need to do stay on top of this and update more often, at least weekly.

I have great news to share in my weightloss/wellness journey, but they all kind of got overshadowed by the news of Whitney Houston's tragic death yesterday. Hard to believe that such a powerful voice and gorgeous woman died so young at 48. I know she's had her share of troubles with drugs, her rocky marriage with Bobby Brown and God knows what else, but I hope she's at a better place now and at least she's found peace. RIP! This also once again reminds me how fragile and unpredictable life is and how equal we all are in front of death. No matter what age, race, color,gender, money or education you have when it's your time to go you do, and there is nothing anyone can do about it. So my only hope is to cherish every single day, be grateful for what I have, do things that I love and just embrace the beauty this life has offered me so far. And those days when I am down, I hold you all accountable to make me read my own words and live by them!

So now going back to me, I am happy to report that I am down 12 lbs. I wish I could tell you how hard I worked and how much sweat it took to loose all that in a month, but the reality is that, it was pretty natural and easy. I have enough determination to stick to my diet plan, which is pretty well adjusted since I don't really feel the need to go back to my old ways. I did survive two birthday cakes that I baked for myself and my godson, and as delicious as they turned to be, I did have couple slices of each and it didn't break my diet. So another lesson learned, if I am good 98% of the times I can certainly enjoy a slice of heaven every once in a while and don't look like or feel guilty about it. Heck, I even got to lick the bowl ;)

As far as my workout regimen works, I am not doing so great. I would give myself a C-. I am not sure why I just struggle to be consistent with a program. I do stuff here and there but since it's nothing constant or repetitive, I am not sure how much it counts. I did join a class on Saturday mornings with Rob the builder (aka Bob the Builder). The class is great, i went twice already but skipped it yesterday (yes, Sandra I suck!). What can I say we do all sorts of cardio and strength workouts, little abs mostly legs. I feel so great after one hour I can barely walk back to my car. I should do something like that 3 times a week and would probably see more results in the fat/flab area! My hope is when my mom arrives (can I hear a HOORAY ) I will make an effort and work on this a lot more since the time is not going to be an excuse anymore.

I hope your weekend is as happy and delicious as this cake.