I woke up smiling
because I was able to go to my favorite Step class with my favorite instructor and let me tell you it was crazy fun. People started showing up early early early and we were packed in the room. The class had dwindled to 4 or so people in recent months, since Brandy was gone. Today we had 32 and there were 10 people waiting outside the door when I arrived at 8:55 for a 9:30 class. Seriously we are so happy. And I didn’t fall off my Step and I remembered an awful of the Stepping techniques. I honestly felt even more cardio healthy than I used to when I was doing it all the time. There is no doubt in my mind that the Walking Challenge has made a huge difference there. And now that my AT is so much higher (it was already pretty high) and my fat burning efficiency is so much improved, I think I probably burned about 700 calories of fat today… which is amazing. I’m just so happy right now I can’t stand it.
After I remembered that I could go to Step, I also remembered that I had a great date with a great guy last night who seems to be even more into me than I am into him, which is saying something since I like him a lot. He’s already asked if we can go out again next weekend. And I’ve already said yes. We’re taking baby steps to turn this from dating into a relationship. But we’re definitely taking steps and I sense it will move that way as well.
I plan to finish my paper today, walk 3 miles outside (these blisters on my heels are just a nightmare) and meet some gals from my gym at a club around 8pm. At first I was like ‘maybe I shouldn’t go,’ but now I’m thinking why not? Meet new people, have some fun, do some dancing, and enjoy! And it’s late enough that I know I can have a healthy sensible dinner here and not eat junk food on the go.
Oh! I forgot this part - I did weigh in this morning. I’m down 1.5 pounds this week, and holy cow it was Halloween! I’m really thrilled with my progress and I credit your support and cheering as a key component in my success. Thanks, my dear buddies.
Ellen
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Congratulations on a wonderful date and getting up early for step class this morning. I hope you have a good day today.
I am so happy for you. He sounds like a keeper. I hope you guys continue to enjoy each others company. We will be eager and waiting to hear more wonderful stories.
Love your energy, and that guy sounds great, so happy for you!
Sounds like a lot of fun. Hopefully by next year I’ll be able to move and groove, too!
There is so much good going on in this blog! Meeting new people, seeing a new guy, getting in the cardio and wow, losing 1.5 pounds is pretty awesome. It’s always nice to hear good news! Cool beans for you.
Go enjoy yourself my sweet friend. Oh, I am so happy for you and your “boyfriend potential” Tim. And for the new clothes, new body, new level of energy. I am not happy for the blisters though. Be careful and wear very comfortable shoes. We need to nurture our feet.
Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy and blossom Ellen.
May the Force be with you,
Tatiana
Busy girl, you! You sound really happu and I am happy for you! I always feel great after a good workout too! Keep it up girl! Congrats on the 1.5 lost! Have a good time tonight!
It sounds like things are really coming together in your life and moving in a VERY positive direction. Great job and congratulations on the weight loss and the new guy! Best wishes for continued success with everything!
Ellen this dating with Mr. Wonderful seems promising!! Keep us posted.
Now about the blisters on your feet—I HIGHLY recommend you buy (for your walks) Wrightsocks, they are double-layered, anti-blister socks which are sold at running specialties stores…they make a “lites” version which are very, very thin and those are the ones I wear. I swear by them, I have been running for 7 years and have NEVER had a blister (knock on wood). They cost about $8-9 per pair, which is a little much for socks, but trust me, they are soooooo very worth it!!
And finally, congrats on losing 1.5 lbs. that’s great!
Happy Happy Joy Joy Ellen!!! YIPPEE for you! Your emotions are just shining right through your words. Sounds like you are in a good place in life…I’m so happy for you! Have fun!!
MY FAVORITE LINE..”And I didn’t fall off the step”. Sums up a good day for me as well!
Congrats on the date. 3 dates is practically a relationship ya know?
Keep having fun! Found out any weirdness about him yet? Does he snort soup or slurp pasta?
Oh I am excited for you and your dating potential BF Tim! sounds like you are having fun, and your energy level is up, and so is your self esteem! that is one of the key reasons I wanted to lose weight for self improvement and self esteem improvements are definitely a plus! Awesome have Fun! Angie
Way to go, Ellen! Nice to hear you’re having a good day, and congrats about the 1.5 loss!!!