June 21

           First day of summer! Woo Hoo! This means that there will be no more rain, and only warm temperatures, right?!!  Went on the Gorge walk at Penitentary Glen in Kirtland on Saturday. What a beautiful walk that was! We were down walking along the creek and it felt like air condintioning! I recommend it if  you want something different to do, and to check out what we have to offer here in Lake County! 

     I'm signing up for the Johnnycake Jog today, I'm just walking, I know my knees won't last to run, plus I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to run that far anyways!!! LOL  Soooo, I'm blaming my knees!!

    I've been eating more fruit and veggies. Somehow that's easier to do in the summertime for some reason. I totally cheated on Sunday, that's my cheat day anyways, but I ended up eating 4 pieces of candy at my parents, I thought it was three, Bob said he counted 4. Oops, Thank you Bob! I also had some sugar free lemon cake later on, it was a small piece, but very good! 

    I'm working out everyday again, my work schedule has slowed down, and I have more time now. I worked out with Hannah twice last week. She told me that after a good workout you'll feel it the next day, after a great workout, you'll feel it two days later.. I felt it two days later without a doubt! It felt good, I noticed I don't work out quite that hard when I'm by myself. Hannah will push me to do 2 more, 1 more.. I know, if I were by myself, I would've quit before doing those last 2 or three. Something to remember, when I want to stop, do 2 or three more, to really push myself!

We weigh in on Saturday. According to my scale, I have not lost any weight, but I'm still losing inches. Jamie from Slim and fit said it's the inches that count, I'm toning up, but I told him it's the weight loss I need for the challenge!! 

    I'm ok with the inches. I feel like I get it now. Watch what I eat, watch my portions, eat more fruits and veggies, and drink lots of water and most important, exercise!! Get your heart rate up for at least 15 minutes a day you WILL notice a difference! No secrets, just living, eating healthy. I'm doing Zumba twice a week now, I like it! It's a fun way to exercise! And I've been riding my bike much more also. Find something active you like to do, or try something new! You won't know until you try it!

Wishing you success, and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again!!!

God Bless,
 

Vivian