Hi Kim,
I just read a bit of your journal. 17yr old twins! That's cool. Glad to hear you've broken that plateau--that is great. So what are you down to these days? Your BMI is looking quite good--you're not far from the normal range, so your hard work is paying off.
I do a circuit training workout 3 days a week and I love it. I go to a women only Curves-type place (not a franchise). It's a very efficient workout b/c you get the cardio and the strength training in at the same time. So it's great for busy people like yourself.
Hey Kimberly!! Yeah my sons will turn 18 on October 8th so they are almost adults, hard to believe really!
I'm really happy I broke that last plateau, it seemed to last forever!! I'm not sure what's going on with my body lately, I never had a hard time losing in the past, even in my early 30's it was easy, I just let up on the calories and it melted off, and now I do that and I work out faithfully like a maniac and it's just not melting off anymore, it's a bit frustrating but I'll deal as I always do.
You asked what I was down to these days, do you mean weight wise? I'm currently at 176 or so I think, I'm not changing my ticker until I hit 175 and steady, it just seems like a waste of time you know what I mean. I need to cruise by your diary and see what's up this great Tuesday morning, C'YA!!!
Hey Kim, I'm so happy for you on the pound down. That was hard fought I tell you! How did it happen this time, any plateau-breaking tips for me? I'm eagerly awaiting details!!
I wish I had the nerve to try the ab roller at the gym. Maybe I'll take it into the class area sometime when its not being used, but I dont feel like trying it in front of people if I've never used it. I dont do that with most other equipment, but that thing looks like I'll fly flat onto my face!
Hey my sweet girlfriend of NY, You know I had that exact same feeling about the ab roller when I first tried it, and you know I did fall flat on my face a few times may I add, and your right I was very happy that I was at home in my own room and nobody saw me do it. It is soooo hard, probably the hardest piece of equipment I have ever used. ON the pound lost, I don't know really what did it, I haven't taken a break in my routine for awhile so that couldn't be it. You know the only thing I have done lately that is out of the norm is bring back my carbs, I was so staying away from pasta and bread it was like the plague to me, but in the past couple weeks, I've included pasta in at least one dish a week, and have had bread a few times a week, so maybe my body is seriously confused on my eating right now. But, it could also be the "new" gym routine I've been working on. I haven't been taking my same old same old classes, I've added weights in for the past couple weeks, remember maybe that's what it is. I'm just happy it's finally doing something.
Okay, I went to the gym yesterday and low and behold my girlfriend who signed up in Feb 2007 was in the parking lot getting ready to go in, I didn't see her exactly, I heard her, she was hooting whistles at me. LOL LOL LOL I was so happy to see her, you have no idea! We both took the circuit training class at 6pm, but before that I went on the elliptical and ran as fast as I could for 1/2 hr, it said I burned over 325 calories, I was thrilled!! The worst part is, I feel for the lady who was after me in the circuit circle, because I'm sure I left a lingering smell along my path. LOL LOL Okay, it wasn't like BO, but it was dirty sweat smell for sure. You know the difference.
It felt so good to be there and workout with someone who is a dear friend of mine, she is actually my so to speak "wine buddy" meaning we go to wineries around our state and check out the list and taste wine and buy some for later. It's so much fun! I'll be going to the gym tonight to do another round of circuit training and then I'll probably take Centergy at 6:30, I just love that class, a little Tia-Chi, Pilate's, and yoga it just makes me feel so stretched and strong. OH and guess what??? Before bed last night Aunt Flo showed up, I was QUITE SURPRISED, as I really didn't have any symptoms before hand, WOW!!
And to think my scale showed mercy on the day Aunt flo came, now that is the MOST ASTONISHING NEWS yet. Maybe, just maybe by next weigh in, which is next Monday morning, it will be where I want it to be 175 and HOLDING! That's my big time goal this month, I want to be there, or lower. I've earned it damn it, I eat good, I exercise regularly and I only splurge once a week, come on, MY BODY Owes me BIG TIME, what else can a person do right?? Oh and I massaged my feet this morning and did a pedicure, so my "dogs" aren't barking. Dogs meaning Feet, that's what my sis and I call them when I feet hurt or are sore. LOL LOL, Well, it's off to work and the grind stone. I need to make lots of money this month. Talk to you all later!! Have a wonderful day EVERYONE!!
Kim
I bet your hubby loves you in that uniform too.l 
I hear about everyone taking them on here, but I have never done one myself, so I'm totally pumped about all this new stuff, and on that note, I'm heading off to the gym for Group groove and some upper body weight training. I'll shout at you all later !! CHOW GALS & GUYS!!
Well this morning I had a CUP of Raisin Bran Crunch with 1/2 cup of 1% milk. For lunch it will be veggie soup about a cup or maybe 2 cups. a small snack this afternoon and about a gallon of water if I can help it. I'm going to the gym tonight, not sure exactly what I will do, more than likely 1 Hour of Group Groove and some weight training or circuit training. 
