It's MARCH People!

Which means we are that much closer to... St. Patrick's Day!!! Which, for those who don't know me personally might as well be like Christmas and tailgating all rolled into one! I better dust off those shalaylees (sp?) and start praying for some sun!

I also love March because there is so much to look forward to! For instance, this weekend, my MIL, SIL, BIL, a couple cousins, the kids, the husband and I are heading to Kalahari Waterpark for two days of watersliding, intertubing, wavepooling and hottubbing! Oh, and did I mention the swim up bar and hot tub?! I can't wait to climb my pastey white body into my swim suit and head for our staycation!

I already mentioned St. Patrick's Day!

And than, Easter is right around the corner. Which means.... SPRING!

In other news, I finished the YOU On A Diet book and have been initiating 30 minute walks into my day. I've been lucky enough that the weather has held out so I can actually walk outside, and get the fresh air. However, on the days that I don't make it out - the www.RealAge.com website provides some free videos that I can use to compensate. I tried the stretching video over the weekend and am still feeling muscles I didn't know I had.

My new problem during the week is that I can't drag my lazy ass out of bed to get up and stretch before I start my day. It is a new goal for me... to rise early enough to get my walk and stretch in before work. Pray for me!

And, I cannot believe tomorrow is already our seventh week of The Rodes Family Biggest Loser competition!!! I am nervous for weigh in, as I had a few weak moments in which I had to pry my face out of the jar of buckeyes in the freezer... But I think I compensated with my walking?! Maybe?!

The important thing is that I am starting to really feel good, and see results. I have lost 12 inches total since we started and I am already down 11 lbs. as of last week. I even fit into my smaller pants last night (one size down!!!). My mantra of slow and steady seems to be working for me, and the more I lose, the better I feel and the more motivated I am. Just gotta keep on keepin' on!

Well, today was a long day, and I am ready for bed. Wish me luck in the AM, and I hope everyone's March is going great!

P.S. I rocked out my black leggings today! Bought a pair that fits me now, and a size smaller pair for future use! Love it!!