http://preshuz.buddyslim.com The Road to a Better Me. Mon, 11 May 2009 02:15:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This weekend has been a stressful one. The OLD me would've stayed depressed, not eaten or worked out. I'm trying not to do that anymore. Yesterday & today, I used my stress and took it out on my workouts. I worked out hard both days. I feel like with every ball ... http://preshuz.buddyslim.com/2009/05/10/a-change-in-me-mothers-day-venting/ So, I didn't think that I would be able to take any vacations this year or really do anything fun in the summer with work & school! BUT my best friend just invited me on a couple's weekend getaway to Martha's Vineyard. I LOVE Martha's Vineyard. It's close by, but ... http://preshuz.buddyslim.com/2009/05/07/getting-bikini-ready/ Step & Sculpt class was scheduled for 9AM today. Ask me if I went. Go ahead....NOPE :( I can't seem to get over the fear of Step class. I've attended the class before at my old gym and of course AFTER the class I felt great, but during it I was ... http://preshuz.buddyslim.com/2009/05/02/i-want-to-be-a-stepper/ I walked into Gold's Gym and the vibe I got as soon as I walked in wasn't the best. I ask the lady at the desk if I could get a tour. She said you can walk around yourself. WHAT? I have to show myself around? No one is going ... http://preshuz.buddyslim.com/2009/05/01/new-gym-new-start/ You're probably reading the title of this blog like huh?? Happy?? Yup, but I am. Want to know why? Because I'm only going to fight HARDER now to lose it. It was a slap in the face this morning when I got on the scale, but there is NO point of getting ... http://preshuz.buddyslim.com/2009/05/01/happy-that-i-gained-4lbs/ So tomorrow is the last day of my gym membership. I am soooo sad to leave! I absolutely love my gym because it's convenient to work, all women, spa-like, many classes are available, clean, towel service, personal tvs on the machines, HUGE, etc. I canceled my membership because it was pretty ... http://preshuz.buddyslim.com/2009/04/29/in-need-of-gym-advice/ I had one of the most wonderful experiences of my life today. I volunteered for the Boston Marathon. This is a day I will never forget. The expressions on people's faces of pain, but more important complete & utter JOY. That's a feeling I want to have one day. That is ... http://preshuz.buddyslim.com/2009/04/20/inspired-by-the-boston-marathon/ I DID IT! I'm so proud of myself. I did something I never thought I would ever do because I used to hate running. I woke up bright & early at 5:30am anticipating the run, went back to sleep for another hour, ate oatmeal, drank water & made my way ... http://preshuz.buddyslim.com/2009/04/19/5k-race-i-did-it/ I went to the gym today and spent nearly 3 hours there. I did a 30 minutes weights class, 45 minute on the bike, 1 hour ZUMBA class! Yes, ZUMBAAAA! I finally tried it & I loved it. I love dancing so I had a lot of fun. So I've ... http://preshuz.buddyslim.com/2009/04/18/zumba-5k-tomorrow/ HOORAYYYYYY!!! *THROWS CONFETTI* I'm at my mini goal of 135! 12 pounds down! I know I still need to lose a few more pounds & tone up, but I'm not too sure if I want to be at 125 when I'm done. Last time I was 125 I was in high ... http://preshuz.buddyslim.com/2009/04/17/i-met-my-mini-goal/