Kickin' butt and takin' names

Kickin’ butt and takin’ names.

That is me today in more ways that one.

Last night we had an open house at my daughter’s school. We went from class to class along with the student’s schedule to meet the teachers and see the new school. My daughter is lucky, super lucky. Her first year of middle school is the first year the school is open. She was also one of the first students in the new elementary school she attended. It isn’t often that you get to enjoy the “new car smell” of a brand spanking new school and twice at that. I think the best part of it is that she appreciates the fact.

I’ve got that “new car smell” about me today, too. Now before you hold your nose and go “eeewwww” let me say this. Today I weighed in. You know I’ve been struggling with a plateau that has been kickin’ my butt and making me stress. This week I have been really strict with my foods and hoping for the best. I was a little nervous about it but to my very happy surprise I lost! Wooo-hooo! I am now down 47.5 pounds. I can see the 50 in the near future. The old me is fading fast in the rearview mirror and I see the new, improved, healthier and much happier me standing up ahead. It is a really good feeling.

I was happily told this morning when I went into work we were closing the office for Friday. Say it with me now, woo-hoo! After my weigh-in I came home, put on my exercise clothes and did my training according to my schedule. Still taking it slowly but slow and steady wins the race. Tomorrow we have a group run. I’m excited about that but I have a feeling it is going to kick my butt since we are increasing the run time.

But for today? I’m feeling good because I’m the one kickin’ butt and takin’ names.

Have a great Friday!