In the Beginning!

I know it has been a while since I have blogged out here but I'm not starting over.  I am well into my journey of a much healthier me.  At 49 I am in a bikini again and feeling wonderful about it.  60 pounds lighter makes a difference both physically and mentally.  I have been using a fit bit daily and I have joined a gym.  But now it is time to make sure that I am getting the nutrients that are required to keep my body healthy.  I

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I have to get use to blogging my progress so be patient with me.  I did cardio exercise on Friday and then took the weekend off for rest.  It has been a long time since I have been in a weight training program so I am being very cautious; I don't want to hurt myself.  I have been really watching my water intake and realized that I just don't consume enough.  That is my first hurdle to conquer.  Wish me luck.

October 14, 2010:  In the beginning, we all think "that will never happen to me" and "I will never have to work at staying in shape".  So here I am blogging a new beginning.  With my workout clothes in hand, I headed for the closest gym and signed up for a 3 month membership.  After I signed on the dotted line, I headed for the locker room to suit up.  I felt so good an hour later when I had finished my workout. ...