LaTonga's Weight Loss Journey

 Today I took my daughter and my cousin to Adventure Crossing to celebrate the end of the "first week of school".  I made sure I drank plenty of liquids because the weather was so humid. I totally love being able to spend quality time with my daughter...priceless summer memories.

Every morning I start my day off with a protein shake. It took me a minute to determine that  I needed something reasonable but yet flavorful. The recipe for my shake is:   8-10 oz of skim milk  A table spoon of decaf coffee Two scoops of Kroger Whey and Soy protein mix ( 11.99 @ Kroger~ very reasonable) A splash of coffee mate (caramel, hazelnut, or vanilla) Put everything in a blender bottle and shake  It taste like a latte from Starbucks..without the price and calories...ENJOY!!!

I absolutely love ZUMBA!!  Today I went to the gym and I THOUGHT I was getting ready to complete a zumba work out..only to find that I had looked at the wrong day...Zumba is tomorrow.I had to laugh at myself...DO NOT WORRY!! I decided to try the step aerobics class. Let me remind you..I am not the best with keeping up with routines but, oh well ,lets try something different. The first 30 mins of the class was great. I was struggling to keep up with the routine but I did! YEAH ME!! The next part of the class, I left out of to go walking..IN MY OPINION,...walking is so therapeutic..I put on my headphones and get into my zone..and walk my behind off...A great way to ease stress..It helps me to place life in perspective..I know it sounds odd but..IT WORKS FOR ME!!! Tomorrow, I will hit up the gym and do Zumba class that I THOUGHT I was going to today..until tomorrow folks...Have a good one..I know  I did.

Whew! Summer flew by..I am a public school teacher and today was my first day back to work. This is entering my 15th year of teaching! Who can believe that I have held down a job for 15 years??? ME EITHER!!! lol. Anyways,  today I am 13 month's post op... today I weighted in @ 142.5 My goal for today is to get in all of my protein, drink all of my water, and exercise. I did not get a chance to exercise today bc I stayed at work too long. As I sit here and reflect, I recall a time when I buried myself in my work...No longer am I doing that..but I must use my time wisely..tomorrow will be better.  I will take my gym clothes to work and change them so that will help me with my time management. I got to stay on schedule!!

I am back on track..got up, walked 2.5 miles, had my protein shake, and how I am going to get ready for church..today is my last day before school starts... praying for a successful school year for myself and my little daughter who will be entering 1st grade.

OMG! Today, I went to the mall to "look around" because it is tax free weekend in Georgia. How about I went into Ann Taylor and tried on some pants size 4 petite..YIPEE!! and you know I bought them..A SIZE 4..Hell yeah! and I might add, they look great on me. Today I weighted in @ 141.5