I am feeling some major guilt lately about not being on here much. I have about 46 unread messages in my inbox, and just have not had the time to read them. I guess the truth is, now that I have lost over 100 lbs, I don't want to be stuck in front of a computer for hours at a time. Instead, I am out living my life. I do want to apologize to people that I have not gotten back to. If you want to chat, your best bet is to send me an email at jarheadandxldiva@mchsi.com  I usually check that email on a daily basis.

Things are going great for me, and a lot has happened. I graduated with my PN(practical nursing) degree in May. I am off for the summer, and then I will start back to school in the fall, for my RN(registered nursing) degree. I am planning on taking my licensure exam sometime this summer, but I am trying to plan it around our yearly family vacation to Florida. I can't wait. I am going to get on every single ride that I missed out on, because I was scared I wouldn't fit or I didn't fit. Plus, I am hoping I will be able to hop on that airplane, and not have to worry about asking for an extender. Wouldn't that be nice!

I am still hitting the gym hard. I have been going for a couple hours in the morning, and then again at night for an hour or two. It has become a real passion of mine. Last week they asked me to speak at the quarterly board of directors meeting at the Y. It was a real honor, and even though I was terrified, I did it! In the past, I never would have had the balls to get up in front of a large room, and talk about my weight. The Y has also asked me to do a member spotlight. I filled out a questionnaire about my weight loss journey, and then gave them before and after pictures. My stuff is hanging up in the lobby on the bulletin board, at my local Y.

A week ago, I had been stuck at a plateau for 3 weeks. I met with the fitness director at the Y, and he gave me some different things to try. The most exciting thing about talking with him is that he asked me if I would like to be a wellness coach at the Y. That would consist of helping other people set goals, and teaching them how to use the machines. I was shocked that he would want someone that weighs 228 lbs. to do that, but he said that he still considers me a "fit" person, even at my size. That felt good to hear. I have always thought that, but I thought maybe I was just fooling myself. 

Next week I will be doing a 6 week boot camp program at the Y. I am nervous about it, so I guess I will just have to wait and see what it is all about. I tried it 2 years back, and was so sore after the first class, that I never went back. This time I am just going to try and go at my own pace, and not try and keep up with the 20 year old skinny minnie's. Next week Alayna will be starting a preschool camp at the Y. She is pretty excited about that. Lexy is getting ready to go on a 14 day cruise to Alaska. The spoiled little brat! I have been dragging her to the gym every day with me. We really enjoy this class called Body Jam. It is a hip hop dancing class. Even though we look like dorks and are lost half the time, we have a lot of fun in that class. I told the instructor that I feel like I am in a Saturday Night Live skit or something when I do that class. That is how much fun it is.  

I have been doing a lot of body sculpting and toning class too, to help with the loose skin. I know I will probably have to have some skin removed later on down the road, but every little bit of muscle under there will help tighten it up. I hope!

Okay, now I am just blabbing about nothing. I gotta get off of here, and get some sleep. I didn't realize it is after midnight. I hope everyone out there is doing great, and I miss you guys. Take care!