Renovation & An Update!

So I've revamped my blog a little bit. It was originally a weight-loss blog, but this is a life journey. I have a lot of changes in my life! I've started back to school to finish my bachelor's degree. So far this is the first week. It's going well, trying to juggle time management! Not use to writing papers.I had gained a couple pounds since mid-April. In the last month, I've lost 12 lbs. Woop! The size of a small dog

This was our dog Chloe! ❤️‍

When my shoulder and back were injured I had to come up with a plan b for food prep. So I literally bought Kroger pre-made salads. It looks similar to this.

Turkey burgers are quick and easy to make, loaded with protein. Another go-to is Green Giant Steamers. I love these!!

Now I am certainly getting back to fresh produce now that my pain has subsided, but when in a pinch, these can work! I can't wait for my own fresh veggies! My tomato plant is a good 2-3 feet tall!!

I also got some new accessories! These make it fun!

I love my fitbit!

❤️‍

What's All This Fuss About Zumba?

I survived! I survived! A high impact Zumba class, with modifications. I felt I kept up fairly well for a 2 month absence. I knew I desperately missed Zumba... But not sure I realized how much until today.

Zumba, as I have stated before, is my anti-drug. It's my go-to stress reliever. I will never forget my cousin Tiffany inviting me to Michelle Carpenter's class a few years ago. First, I thought Michelle was crazy. (In a good way... ) Through zumba I realized all women feel the same way about their bodies, doesn't matter your weight. (Not because of zumba...) We focus on the imperfections.

My second class was a real eye opener when I was dragged to the front of a room... With a wall mirror. Yes, I was terrified. But I was hooked.

You see, for 40 minutes, you escape. Into a world of Shakira, Pitbull,  J-Lo, and a bunch of artists I can't pronounce. You feel the energy of the instructor, forgetting you look nothing like them. There's camaraderie, laughing, dancing, sweating, pain, and oh, yeah - exercise.

It's nearly so much fun you forget it's a workout unless it's a squat song. Because it's cardio, it releases endorphins. Its a great calorie burning activity.

I love the Zumba instructors at Kore 7. They make us feel like family.  They make us feel loved.

That is why I love zumba!

Armed for A Comeback!

....zumba style.

I'm so so so excited... I've been pain-free for few days after months of rib issues/tendonitis in my shoulder, I'm attempting a comeback to zumba. Seriously, it's my anti-drug. I use it as a way to de-stress and cope with my grief. So without my zumba family and the exercise itself, I'm not going to lie, these last couple of months have been very difficult. I'm going to try and take it slowly and see how Saturday morning with Jessika goes. Fingers crossed!