Yes, I can!

I have been very motivated this week to get in shape! I started going to the gym a few weeks ago, but got off track pretty quickly. I'm hoping that if I write about it, I'll be more apt to holding myself to it. Lets recap this weeks activities:

• Monday - Zumba!! This class was totally fun! Its a salsa inspired exercise class that is very dance based = right up my alley! They turn the lights off and turn on the disco balls! (It was also equally entertaining watching the women with 2 left feet =-P )
• Tuesday - Kristen and I did weights & abs at the gym but we were exhausted after 5 minutes on the elliptical (we usually do at least 15 but our quads were sore from Zumba). After dinner I went for a walk with my mom and our dogs for almost 2 hours! I am so thrilled that our dogs get along (German Shepherd & a Pug). They're so funny to watch walk together because of their size difference. Izzie is like the energizer bunny, she never stops! Tilly had a hard time keeping up.
• Wednesday - Cardio Kickboxing BOOT CAMP! Holy cow! I don't remember the last time I was this sore! I thought it was just a regular kickboxing class (as it showed on the web site's schedule) but it was a boot camp! Kristen was overwhelmed after 20 minutes and felt as if she was going to pass out. I stayed and pushed my way through it, barely making it out walking. I actually really liked working on the punching bags - its a great workout. I may need to get in better shape before I try this class again though. Afterwards I went on a quick 15 minute walk with my mom and the dogs again and then relaxed in the (well deserved) spa!
• Tonight - another long walk with the dogs.

In addition to workouts I'm trying to eat healthier. Keyword = trying. I am not one for diets, I enjoy food WAY too much which is why I'd rather work out harder to compensate. I am really pushing myself to like vegetables (I'm more of a fruit kinda gal). But let me tell you, when I got home from that boot camp class last night, the fresh peach pie in the fridge was calling my name! And it was delicious!

Now I don't have a huge & impossible goal because I don't think I have a ton of weight to lose. I just don't feel like myself. I really haven't done a whole lot since I sprained my ankle last September. This is the longest I've gone without dancing! (I have enrolled for Ballet in the fall and I cannot wait!) I just want to tone up, feel healthier and be more active. Totally attainable and I will do it!

News on the crafting front: I haven't had time! There are only so many free hours after work. Yesterday, with the help of CT (over google chat) I figured out the lover's knot aka Solomon's knot stitch! Thanks for your help! I'm working on a shawl (yes, I jumped on the bandwagon) but I don't care for the yarn very much. But hey - it's good practice right? Still waiting for my online yarn order to arrive in the mail so I can start my squares for the block exchange.

Have a great day!