Tourist in my own city

My Mom came to visit the first weekend in July... Oh it was just over 100 degrees! We decided on some indoor site seeing and outdoor (when it was only in the 80s).

On Friday night we took her to our local fave... Bud & Stanley's.. I split a burger with my Mom and John got a burrito. Since she saw Johns burrito she wanted one! And she isn't a Mexican food person. Anyway... We each played $5 at Keno... I ended up winning $70- she got $2 back. Yay Keno!

Saturday we headed to Stella's- to split the best burger in the USA and the Gerard Ford Museum. It was awesome! After we got he we ended up heading to the Gun Lake Casino! Pretty cool and close!

Sunday we went shopping, getting Mom her burrito and the Meijer Gardens! I was so impressed! There was so much to see! We got a lot of walking in!

After our long day, we had kiddy cocktails and then Mom started her drive back! Great tourist weekend with my Mom!

Life changing moment

February 25th, I attended my first Kettlebell class. I had no idea what to expect. I knew it would be a good workout from everything that I have read.

I also joined Sparkpeople.com again to just get an idea of a calorie range! Heck, I can eat up to 1900 calories.
I wanted to lose 20 pounds first. So I gave myself a year. That's a half a pound a week. Totally manageable!

July 4th... Weighed in 20 lbs lighter! I made first goal. In under 5 months!

I still cook the same... Still have wine or beer... But track everything! Tracking is key! That website makes it totally easy and you can track offline!

I do 3 45 minute workouts a week.

Next up, some cross training at least one off day. I'm gonna start with step aerobics. I was gonna run about 2 miles, but not in this 100 degree heat.

My next goal is another 10 by November. I'll keep ya posted!

Here is me with some red wine after a workout and grilling some chicken and brats :).