Spinning - Round TWO

Well, I soaked in a hot bath last night, then got in the massage chair for about 20 minutes and this morning I was not as soar as I had expected. I woke up at about 8:00 and decided to go try it again. I took an Interval spinning class that lasted 45 minutes, rode about 9 miles and worked off about 450 calories. I am just loving this spinning. I feel like I have finally found an exercise that I like and can stick with.

Initiation into Spinning

Well, I have been trying to summon up the courage to take a spinning class at the Y. It looked like a lot of fun, but it also looked really hard. I finally went to the 8:30 class this morning. The classes normally last for 45 minutes, however, when I got there today, I was informed that they were having an extended class due to their Strong Kids Fundraiser. I would last 90 minutes (double the regular class time). I thought, Ok, I can do this. I can always leave alittle early if I just can't take it anymore.

I walked in the class and to my delight, there was Michelle! I had run into her Monday at the Y and knew that she was doing some spinning classes and was so glad to see a familiar face. I also knew Debbie, who looks amazing!!

They start playing the most awesome music (Creed, Santana to name a few) and Michelle starts singing. She has the most amazing voice and I loved every minute of it. I had my own little Michelle James concert while I was working out! It made the time go by so fast!

I made it through the WHOLE class with no problems at all and I can't wait to go back. I was warned when I left by the instructor that I would be sore- especially in the rear end. She told me to make sure to soak in a hot bath preferably with Ebson Salt. Ouch! About an hour after the class, I felt my legs start to ache and it is getting worse by the minute....

I was really proud of my workout though. I burned approximately 800 calories and road about 24 miles on that bike! I can't wait to go again, if I can walk tomorrow.

Only Lost.....

We weighed in last night and I only lost 1 pound :( I guess I am glad that I didn't gain because I was sick last week and didnt eat right or work out. I am back on track as of today though. I ate my Kashi cereal for breakfast, tuna salad with crackers for lunch and a chicken taco salad for dinner and string cheese for snacks.



So far only 5 pounds lost since we started and my goal is to lose 40 pounds by June 1st! I have got to get on the ball with my exercise. It seems that everytime I start a diet I get sick and get sidetracked. Does that happen to anyone else but me?

Another distraction for me last week was Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies!! I had ordered some from a friend before my diet started and of course they were delivered this week. I can not resist them! I only ate a few, but a few is too many!

I lost weight!

We weighed in tonight and I lost 4 pounds which was exactly how much I was supposed to lose. We are to lose 2 pounds per week to maintain a healthy weight lose rate. I was hoping to lose a little more than that, but I can live with 4 pounds :)

I celebrated with a Zaxby's grilled house salad - YUMMY! My fav from Zaxby's.