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