My Weight Loss - Days 37-43

Today was weigh-in day... only 2 more weeks left in the competition!

I was 1.5 pounds down from last week. Since I was up 1 pound last week, that means I've only lost .5 pounds in the last two weeks. Less than spectacular. I've been working my booty off... so I'm still leaning towards the idea that I am toning up what I've got.

Over the last week, I attended the Saturday Zumba class and I added the Monday Zumba class. I also finally received my Zumba DVD's (with toning sticks) in the mail on Wednesday, so I did a 45 minute Zumba workout at home.

Tomorrow morning, I am looking forward to another Zumba class. It has definitely become something that I need to get me through the week. It's a great work/life balance to relieve stress and know that I am working towards my weight-loss and healthier lifestyle goal.

This past Monday night I brought my daughter along to the daycare at the health center. She made a new friend and she told me that, even if her new friend isn't there, she would like to come with me because it's fun there. I talk a lot about exercising in front of my kids and make sure that they know why we are going to the health club. I want it to be something that seems normal to them as they grow older - and eventually they will hopefully take on this healthier lifestyle... naturally.

So... With 2 weeks left in the competition, what is my goal? My biggest goal is to get under 200 lbs. Ultimately, I'd love to get down to 190 by the end, but based on how it's been going thus far, I don't think it's realistic to expect a 11.5 pound loss in two weeks. I would love to see myself hit 196 pounds by the March 22 weigh-in.

After this Biggest Loser competition, I absolutely intend to keep up the habits I've acquired since the beginning of this competition. In fact, I really don't think I could stop doing Zumba... it has kind of become an obsession. :)

So... I'm hoping that by next week this time I can report that I am under 200 lbs! And the following week, March 22nd... hopefully 196! One thing is for sure, regardless of what I weigh... I will be continuing on with this weight loss and exercising regularly! I have a girls' weekend in late July to look forward to and it's a hard goal for trying to look my best!