Spring into Summer....Gettin' that Heart Rate Up!

Summer is just around the corner and I'm so unprepared. Leading up to our wedding in the fall, I was a fat-burning machine. I was so strict with my diet and exercise that once the hoopla was over, I jumped right into the comfort zone. My fitness regimen deteriorated from 6 days a week to two (if that) and my nutrition was allowed to fly free from restriction. Enter miscellaneous poundage...

"Dear extra pounds, while you've obviously enjoyed your stay on my hips, thighs, buttocks, tummy, and arms--you've overstayed your welcome and it's time to make an exit."

A month ago, I knew that my arms and legs were far from "Spring Ready" and now summer is knocking on my door. Therefore, I've started a food journal and gotten back on the bandwagon of fitness. Now it's up at 5:15, hit the gym for an hour or so, then head to work where I do my best to avoid all of the yummy temptations surrounding. I adore my co-workers, but why are they all fantastic cooks?!?! And the baking! Don't even get me started on the baking...

It's also good for me to get back into softball, even if it is slow-pitch. All those years I said I'd NEVER play recreational slow-pitch and here I am, playing 3rd base every Monday night. Never say never...Between the batting cages and weekly games, it's a good form of exercise and the players on the Angry Beavers co-ed team are a lot of fun. Yoga is also a new love of mine. Thanks to Aly and Kate, I'm stretching, twisting, holding, breathing, and contorting in positions I've never dreamed of...........and being quiet at the same time! It's truly a miracle.

So it's back to getting healthy........then comes sundresses, sitting on patios and drinking mojitos, and laughing with friends. Bring on the summer....