Kerri: We're still here!

We've been quiet over here on this blog! Ronda and I are still showing up at the gym faithfully, three mornings a week, certain that we're going to wake up looking like supermodels one day. Though I haven't seen hugely shocking results, I can absolutely tell that we are getting stronger. We have leg and arm muscles now... real ones. And the rope torture that I mentioned a while back? We used to barely be able to make it through 30 seconds, and now we do a minute without flinching. (Much.)

My two new favorite little treats? First: Outside time. Oh yes, it sounds like a party, doesn't it? By the time we get done with our deep lunges all the way down the road behind the gym, we are feeling it, let me tell you. Burn, baby, burn. Second: Leg noose torture. Oh man, my abs are swearing at me tonight. Picture yourself in push-up position (but down on your forearms rather than your hands). Then you put your feet in these rope "nooses" that are hanging from a bar, so your feet are suspended about a foot off the ground. Then you pull your knees into your chest while you're holding the rest of your body up with your forearms. Repeat, repeat, repeat for one minute. Longest. Minute. EVER. Wow. Love to feel the abs burn, though - that's the place I want to tighten up the most.

Final thought for tonight... the power of inspiration. Number one, of course, is Ronda, who shows up with a smile three days a week, listens to my good-natured (usually) whining, and makes me want to keep going. Angela, our super-trainer, is awesome - she's so encouraging, yet she's tough - she doesn't let us be babies. She's a perfect match for us. And what an example for us - she just ran a marathon! Can you imagine?! Finally, I completely appreciate the encouragement from our friends and coworkers. People who saw our story in Enjoy ask how the challenge is going; coworkers encourage me and swear they see results. One of my dear friends from high school just kicked butt on a fitness challenge at her job, and she's been so sweet about sharing diet tips and inspiration - reminding me that this is a lifestyle change, and that super-healthy eating makes a huge difference. She has pulled me back on track more than once. I often think of her when I'm choosing an afternoon snack!

So thanks to everyone who continues to support us on this journey. It's all good!