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Down in the Dumps NO MORE...

Yesterday I was definitely in a funk. I can't seem to break that 20lb mark. I've dabbled around the same 5 pounds like forever. Almost everyday someone tells me I'm definitely losing.....I don't see it. I wear the same clothes and the scale is not moving. But I keep moving....I have definitely conquered the exercise mentality ...without fail I workout 5 times a week. Some days I try to talk myself out of the kickboxing class but I always feel great once I've accomplished anothe workout. Everyone in the class are advance MMA fighters....Seems they only do the class to appease me....I'm the new pink elephant in the room. Thank goodness they never make me feel that way. I'm headed to my regular Zumba class tonight with the girls and I'm really hoping the instructor takes it up a notch. Considering finding a more challenging class.... I catch on the dance moves almost instantly and I noticed in the last few classes that I'm so into it that I freestyle and add resistance moves like I'm the teacher....(she thought it was funny) I even saw her use one of my moves. lol. Zumba is really fun to me though plus I'm getting a great cardio workout. I think next week I will be more consistent with my weight training. The Zumba instructor mentioned not waiting until you lose weight to start weight/resistance training. My days are already long with evening fitness classes so I'm not sure at what time I'll incorporate more exercise. My meals today will be oatmeal for breakfast, protein shake for lunch, and roast with green beans for dinner. My snacks are 20 grapes and a protein bar. According to Sparkpeople.com I need an increase in calories somewhere so I'm going to do a little research on things I can add..... I did get suggestion from my FaceBook family but some of the things I haven't convinced myself to try yet mainly because I'm not sure how to prepare. The quest continues...... Sunshyne Out.

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