OW!

After my killer work out with my trainer Gina on Monday, I began feeling it before I went to bed that night but mostly the next day when just trying to sit on the toilet was a challenge without letting out a small yelp! Yes- she officially kicked my butt... and thighs and whatever other muscles run from my neck to my toes! Holy cow! I have been working out pretty consistently for years but rarely do I hurt like this. I LOVE IT! Crazy huh? A good hurt just means I am burning fat and building muscle. Today we worked my arms, back and shoulders- probably won't be able to hug my kid for a few days but....it's all good! I have challenged myself to eat 1200 calories a day til next Friday when we will check my body fat and weight again. Wish me luck. On another note- I have been doing a lot of digging up and replanting of shrubs in my back yard. Thanks to my friend Jo, I gained 6 new bushes to hide the ugly gas meter and phone box that is clearly visible from my breakfast room. So- that done, I received a ton of dianthus in the mail that needed a home , they now live right outside my breakfast room windows and I can't wait til they bloom. I LOVE COLOR!!! One of these days the front beds will be in full bloom and I will post some pix for all to enjoy. Especially my mom who has come down this road of landscaping right along with me. It's fun to have one more thing in common to rattle on about during our visits. Love ya mom!