Hello everyone Its been an exciting and busy week. I have been working everyday, and am feeling really confident about the new job I am loving it, it is such a completely different work environment than what I was use to. I came from a very fast paced, phones ringing, constantly trouble shooting, get it done now environment. Now at the Spa you speak quietly, almost a whisper in the halls, moving slow and calm, and quietly. When I enter my treatment room, the door closes and no one interrupts me for the hour to hour and a half I am giving a treatment. Im still calming people, but in such a different way. It also has a calming affect on me, which I am so grateful for. I love putting people in a good place, in “the zone” as I like to say. There are still pressures of course, learning new product lines, learning how things need to done, following protocol and making sure I teach people how to take care of their skin. It is always hard being the new person. I was always the go to person, now I am the person with all the questions. With that said, I have to say, this is the best thing I could do for myself, changing careers has been a blessing. I still have a lot to learn, as in this field and many others, continuing education will always be apart of it. Except now Im going from new guide lines and state laws to new products and new technics. And most importantly, doing something I love!

I was afraid to weigh myself last week as I could feel I didn’t lose much, so I waited until yesterday and saw I am down another 4 lbs. I know I could have done better had I worked out more, but it was definitely a challenge working everyday and still trying to fit in a work out. I did stick to good foods because of the guilt of not working out 6 days. No excuses I know! I was disappointed in myself for not making it more of a priority. I have to keep telling myself once I reach my goal and get into the maintenance part I will be able to cut back on my work outs, but for now, I just have to do it! So yes, I am down another 4 lbs giving me a new grand total of 41 lbs! My brother Phil said to me, Bonnie, your almost half way there! That was a good thought, so I am going to continue with my journey with positive thoughts and picture myself looking the way I want to look. If you can see it, you can be it!

I also had some exciting new exercise this weekend. We went for a pole dancing class Yes, we did, for my friend and Image consultant JoJami’s Birthday. It was so much fun and what a great work out as well. I did have one drink before we went as I was a little nervous, vodka though, less calories than rum! I went with a beautiful group of women, my good friend Rose, “My motivator”, “My Trainer” and friend Sara, an old friend Rita and a new friend Lisa.. Now these women, all of them are very healthy with beautiful bodies, so it was important for me to keep up. And I did, and had a blast while doing so. Ladies, I recommend getting some friends together and just do it!

I will be posting some pictures soon, Im ready for a before picture and a now picture! Well time to go, but I would like to leave you with one of my new favorite quotes!

“Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper” - Adelle Davis.

Until Later, Bonnie

Hello everyone, big news to share I have been extremely busy and I am doing well. I got a new job in the field of Esthetics. I'm very happy and proud to say I am now working at The Spa at Montchanin Village. What a beautiful place and wonderful environment to start my new career. I will be working various hours, I am excited to start making a living doing something I love Please, if your interested in getting a facial, give the Spa a call and tell them you want Bonnie for a service! Wish me luck in this new endeavor!

I can tell you I am on the right path to maintain my weight. I did not lose any this week, but I did not gain either, actually I have gone back and forth with the same 2 lbs since last week. I only worked out 4 times this past week, ate good, but did have a few things that were not the best for me. I was craving a hot dog for some reason. I never was a big hot dog person, so I don’t know where it came from. I ended up buying a pack of kosher hots dogs that were only 1 gram of fat each, (a regular hot dog has any where from 12-14 grams of fat) but even the kosher ones still had a lot of sodium in them. Sodium is definitely one of my problems, so I have been very careful checking everything for sodium content. The hot dog was actually ok, but I also had the hot dog on my favorite potato bread roll. I also split an Italian hoagie with my Mom, although before, I would have eaten the whole thing, so half was still a step in the right direction. I cant wait to get to the maintenance point of weight control. Im learning how to eat right, and also realize you do have to indulge once in awhile, cant wait to get there. In the meantime, I have to step it up again, so I keep losing!

I have a new challenge as well, now that Im working, I have to figure out how to fit in my workouts, which are so important to what I am trying to accomplish. Six days a week is a lot, and on the days this past week that I did not make it to the gym, I again, did my cardio tape. It definitely helps burn calories, but at the gym, I get to see how many calories I’ve actually burned. When I see 400-500 calories, I get excited. I am no doubt a visual person. Its such a big commitment, but when you want something bad enough, you have to fight for it. Thank God I have so many people encouraging me and as I’ve said before, never under estimate the power of a high five. So if you see me at the gym, please, lets exchange a high five, as we are both there at the gym, working hard.

Well if anyone has any suggestions, words of wisdom or advice, I would love to hear it.

Until Later, keep going and do what you gotta do!

Bonnie