Welcome back!

It’s been soooooo long since my last post. I am not going to make excuses – life has just gotten busy. In an interesting way, my life has sort of taken an unexpected twist. If you have been following my posts – you’ll know that I have been focusing on “me” and my health. I still am – happily!

I am currently teaching Zumba classes successfully – meaning … my classes are growing – I am having more fun everyday meeting women like me who want to focus on taking care of their bodies. I am learning a lot – in business. I am fortunate to have a great place to teach Zumba – I just love the atmosphere – the camaraderie that we experience as exercise buddies. I love watching transformations – seeing how my Zumba peeps are slowly melting the inches away. I love how they smile when I compliment them about their hard work. It’s so fulfilling to be able to make a positive change in someone’s life.

Healthwise … I am doing fabulous. I am proud to say that I am OFF blood pressure and cholesterol medication. A big YAY!!!! The weight loss has helped plenty. I have lost a total of 15 pounds since March of this year. I still have quite a ways to go. Although the weightloss is gradual. I am happy. I have made some changes in terms of portion control and I am trying to eat healthy-ly (is that even a word?).

We have a new house-mate … my 84 year old mother in law. We have made a family decision to take her into our home as she is too old to live by herself – alone. Everyday with her is interesting. We have lived in the same house before … when my husband and I were younger but it was so much different way back then. Now … it’s an adventure. She’s definitely a character – I’ll tell you that. We are still adjusting to her and I’m sure she is adjusting to us.

The kiddos are not “kids” anymore. That is a sad reality for me. I never thought I would miss my babies as they were when they were little. My daughter has happily embraced adulthood – I am happy for her but I miss her. My older son will be in college in a few months. My not-so-little one will be a teenager in a few months. *sigh* I thank God everyday for giving me an opportunity to be a mother – for giving me beautiful children. I pray that I have taught and raised them well so that they can be well-functioning adults when they grow up.

All in all though … life is good at least in my neck of the woods. I am happy to focus on me a little bit more. Now, I have time to work (and have FUN while I work) – spend time with friends and rediscover why I chose to be with my one and only love …

How about you … how’s life treating you?