Starting Point

I am going to start keep photo evidence of my progress. So here are some photos from yesterday, no judgement please... I had just gotten back from my Zumba Toning class.

I feel good about where I am starting from. I am still so hard on myself, sometimes.

It really stems from frustration and being at this point now for 6 months. But... compare those pictures to the one at the end and I think I look like a fucking rock star (this is not in any way, a reference to Charlie Sheen)!

I will also be taking my measurements. I have the tape, and started to yesterday, but I wanted to make sure I did it from the right points on my body... so I was gonna google it, but then my bathtub was overflowing into my bedroom. True Story. Needless to say, I was distracted by the cleanup. Hey, now my floors are clean. :):)

I am super excited to get to where I want to be. I feel soooooo ready.

Tonight, I am going back to Zumba and kicking some cardio/booty shaking ass!!!

Last night nearly murdered me. We had to do these fucking "Power Jumps" and let me tell you-- this white girl has HOPS! While it hurt after the 2nd round, I was so pumped at my ability to jump so fucking HIGH! I could never have done that a year and a half ago. I could barely walk for extended periods without the worry of my feet swelling. It's moments like these that I have to think about and remember how far I have come. I have so much to be proud of. While everything in my life isn't where I want it to be, I am still a success. I am still working towards my goals. I am still passionate in pursuing my dreams. I am still independent and... I am fucking sensational. Yeah, that's right! I said it... I am awesome! I like myself a whole lot right now...

it's so nice to say that and mean it. You should try it.

The picture below might be me in a Bertie Bott's Every Flavored Beans box... because my roommate is awesome.

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Time to shake it!!!! Wish me luck...

Love, LOVE, & more LOVE!!!!!!!!!!