Keith and Amber's Space

I know that it has been ages since I wrote last.  My weight loss journey has hit a standstill.  At least I'm maintaining.  The soccer season has started and takes up much of our time.  Plus, we are nearing the end of the school year and have tons of final projects and school functions.  Craziness!  My husband and I are gearing up for our trip to Charleston and the boys' summer camps.  I tell you...children really can wear you out ;)  I still have 20 pounds to lose but it is not pressing and I will take my time doing it.  My head and body are battling right now.  I want to eat what I want and not worry about the consequences.  I know that is silly but I need to somehow find that "happy medium".

Amber: In February, I had bought a size 10 pair of jeans that were my "goal".  My hope was that I would fit into them when a couple of old high school friends came to town to watch the Broadway show "Jersey Boys".  Well, the show was this past Saturday, and I not only fit into the jeans, but they were COMFORTABLE!  I wore them along with a kickxxx pair of red heels   I will have Keith take a picture of the outfit and post it so that I can show off.  Plus, that morning, I hit 175 pounds.  Keith and I had a side bet that the first to reach 175 pounds, would get $150 to go shopping.  Well, I'm proud to say that I won!  It was a great weekend 

Amber:  Good news and bad news.  I am up in weight this week (180) but down in body years.  When I joined the gym in October, they did an age assessment on me.  I am 30 years old and at the time my body was at 35 years old.  Not good.  As of Friday, they reassessed me at 28 years old.  Fantastic!  I have the potential to be 25 years old and am planning on retesting in June.  But, I must say that I know I'm getting old when I'm happy to see 28 as my age 

Amber:  Woohoo!  I am at my lowest weight in over a decade!  I am at 179.2 pounds.  That is a weight loss of 16.4 pounds since December.  I feel so good.  I am healthier, more energetic, more flexible, and fitter than I can remember.  I just learned yesterday in my barbell class that 1 pound of fat burns 5 calories per day and that 1 pound of muscle burns 50-60 calories per day.  Amazing!  I firmly believe that my strength training is changing my body and mindset.  Plus, they are now offering a yoga/pilates fusion class on Fridays.  So, I hope to begin taking that when I can. 

It's going to be crazy around here.  J.D. starts soccer next month and Zach is taking an acting class.  Between those and swimming lessons, our days and evenings are filling up.  Thank goodness for the health club otherwise I wouldn't get a moment to myself.  J.D. is off all next week for spring break.  I'll have to think of things to keep him busy.  I just wish that the weather would cooperate!  I want to see green grass and flowers again.

Amber:  I didn't lose the amount that I wanted this week.  I am at 180 even.  Oh well.  Next week I should definitely be in the 170's.  But, I am happy with the weight that I am (for the time being).  I went on 3 shopping excursions this past week.  Yes, three!  I spent money that I don't have but at least I look good   I bought everything from shoes and jewelry to pants, tops, and jackets.  Talbots and Kohl's are definitely pleased with me.  Unfortunately, Keith is out of town until Friday night.  He left only a couple of hours ago but I miss him already   Well, I'm off to my barbell strength class.