Today I met a new friend...Zumba!!

Hello my loyal fans :) I have to say it warms my heart when you give me gentle reminders that I am slacking on my blog.

We had a great weekend in DC filled with lots of family, love, laughs and calories!!!! Why is it that my grandma is such a magnificent little baker? She is now making various kinds of candy...she makes these peanut butter patties covered in dark chocolate that I just can't resist! If you don't believe me check out my hips...as they say...they don't lie.

We flew home last evening and I was very good about getting back on track this morning. I am really proud of myself. I could have very easily fallen off the track...but I was determined to get my caboose back on today. I made really good food choices, drank lots of water and went to the gym twice today. Yes friends, that's not a typo...twice!

The first trip to the gym was to meet with my trainer and do a total body analysis. Let's just say...I wasn't feeling too great about myself after the assessment. I was weaker, chubbier and less flexible than I care to share. My blood pressure was great :) Ahh...the silver lining in my blob of a cloud. My trainer was great and reminded me that everyone starts somewhere and that by taking this first step it will only get better. I know she is right. I look forward to sharing my advances with you all. My second trip to the gym was for Zumba! class. Wow, what a workout. This type of workout is a Latin dance infused class. My parts wiggled and I giggled the entire time...and I was exhausted and sweat covered when the hour was up. If you have not experience Zumba! check it out - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BILiNvLA-lo

I will be taking a kickboxing and two yoga classes yet this week in addition to just generally working out at the gym. I hope to have some great before and after pics to share with you. My plan is to take a photo each month to track my progress.

I think I am going to sleep very well tonight after two trips to the gym today. Good night!