Little Miss Sassy Pants: These are my confessions......

I know I know... another song.. didn't I tell you I'm a music crazed fool??

I thought I'd catch you up a little bit and then focus on a few things about me.... that you may.. or MAY NOT already know...

First week of school with students was this week... I got in some bomb work outs with some of my favorite people.... started a new GRIT session.. beasted it twice on Thursday with David and Marie, both times! AND-- managed to reach 69 lbs. total weight loss... ONE POUND PEOPLE!
My original goal was 70 lbs.... now it's higher, but.. I'm almost to a place where I never thought I could be.....

Now.... let's talk about ME! These.... are my confessions!

1. I am absolutely addicted to my phone..... it's with me all the time... even when it shouldn't be. It's how I keep up with the world and let's be honest.. who doesn't love snap chatting their best friend?? I do!

2. I have enough tervis tumblers to use a clean one for over a week without having to do the dishes... pushing two weeks... yes I have a problem!

3. I am certifiably addicted to chocolate... I find the power to say NO pretty often.. but on the rare occassion I may or may not snap a few M & M's in my pie hole!

4. Workout clothes make me happy! Especially brightly colored one with snappy sayings on them! I could rotate my workout wardrobe more than my work clothes.

5. I just took brownies out of the oven-- BROWNIES.... What the, what the?!?! Don't fear they are paleo approved from one the best supporters out there and even come with rave review from a few folks- including John and David who can't keep their paws off them!

6. I like to push my limits on my workouts. Sometimes I push too far, but no pain no gain.. right?

7. I cried make a salad once. Early in this journey I was making a salad one night for my lunch the next day and I was so extremely tired and worn out. The thought of eating a salad every day for lunch for the rest of my life seemed hopeless, boring and just more than I could bear. Who knew I'd grow to enjoy them so?

8. I have always, only, ever wanted to be a teacher. It's hard, it's frustrating, it's rewarding, it's a joy and more than I could have ever imagined and all that I want to ever do, even if I have days of doubt.

9. Taking pictures is my favorite past time. As I've grown older, lost friends and family and made new relationships I realize even more their importance to me. I cherish them with my heart.

10. I struggle. GASP-- what? Don't you have this under control by now? Sometimes I think it's ridiculous that I don't.... but this is a journey, it's a marathon that won't be over within the next year or even 10. I will battle with food, weight, and possibly exercise probably for the rest of my life. Some days I want chocolate, cake, french fries or a glass of wine so bad I could scream. And guess what? Some days I give in to those wants, but just in a smaller dose now. I know one thing to be for sure.. I have NEVER in my life felt better or been happier! So there---

In the mean time.... here a few pictures from the last week or so--- Watch for a update soon-- some of my GRIT team and I are going hiking tomorrow.... surely fun awaits!