June 9

             School's out! Woo Hoo!! I'm not sure who was more excited, me or the kids! Both, I guess! It's been very stressful these past couple of months. There's going to be a lot of changes with the school system come august, and possibly lay-offs. I'm near the top of the list, so my hours may get cut a little, but that's it. Change...nobody likes change, ever..

      I caught myself many times this past 2 weeks doing my grab and go again. I've been so busy with work, I did  not have time to sit and eat a meal. I did try to grab good food at least, I did eat a lot of fruit and veggies. I've been cutting up broccolli, squash, onions, tomatoes and putting them in my toaster oven, or in the microwave and eating them for dinner. Sometimes I'll add a little red potato for substance. I wish I could have a salad buffet at my house that would automatically re-stock itself daily, I would eat salads 24/7. I love salad bars when I go out, and I figured out it's because everything is ready to go. All I have to do is fix my plate! 

    Bob and I have been going bike riding recently. What fun! We've ridden on the greenway corridor in Painesville to Concord, that's a work out going South, it's a steady uphill grade, but coming back is much easier, since it's going downhill! That's a 6 mile trip. This past weekend we went out to Ashtabula's bike path off Rt. 45. That was nice, very quiet, and flat!! That too, we just rode 3 miles out and then back again, but it was a very nice ride! I would recommend that one for any beginners, it was a good day!

     I'm still working out at Perry Fitness Center, and taking Zumba classes now at Lake Metroparks Painesville Twp. Park on Wednesday nights from 8-9. I love Zumba! This is my 4th series of classes I've taken. And no, I am NOT a Zumba expert by any means, but I have fun, and it's good exercise and she only charges $7 per class for walk-ins, or $5/person if you bring a friend! Not too shabby! This will be going on for the next 6 weeks at least I'll be exercising! I also signed up for Zumba classes at Perry that start  next Tues. or Thurs. they're offering 2 differnt classes this summer. I like taking the classes, I'm paying for them, and I'm being held accountable to go. My friend Bonnie is going with me, so she helps keep my on track to make sure I show up!! 

     My arthritis has really been acting up lately, and it's rough, trying to get out of bed each morning. I've skipped walking on the treadmill a few days these past couple of weeks, It was just too hard to get moving. another excuse, I need to move, I know this, so I've been forcing myself these past few days to get up and exercise. It really does make me feel better once I get moving, I need to keep this up daily! I will, I hope!

   Still wishing everyone much success with the weight loss!! We're winding down with this contest, and the end will be here before we know it! See everyone soon!! 
 

Vivian