My 3rd Home...feels that way anyway :)

Back in April, I thought my world was going to "end"; & that was when my stationary bike took a crap on me! :( One day I was riding it and totally lost all resistance! *sigh* I not only rode my bike [most] every day to maintain my weight, but also to relieve stress [jam out to some good tunes and think, all while burning calories! ;)]
Well, thankfully the weather was getting nicer so my world wasn't completely ended cause I got to walk outside! Well that lasted for a couple months until one day I about got hit my a car while in the crosswalk! There are some crazy drivers out there people! Haha.
Well, in the mean time, there was a gym that recently opened in Lenexa, Lifetime Fitness, that Mark and I were very interested in.

One Saturday we just decided to go on in there for a tour! We were pretty much knocked off our feet... it was so nice, convenient, friendly people/staff, great equipment, spacious, luxurious, and may the list go on! The facility has a big huge, spacious cardio room with elipticals, cross ramps, stair climbers, treadmills, stationary bikes. The weightroom is also very spacious with free weights, machines, treadmills and an area designated for ab workouts, ect. Now here is where we get to the good luxurious part!--> indoor/outdoor pools, hottubs(!), dry saunas and a Cafe Court! There is also two basketball courts, rock climbing wall, child care center, and even a hair salon!

It was very hard for us to turn down joining "that" day, but Mark and I wanted to talk things over before committing to a membership.
A little more time passed, the weather started getting warmer hotter(to where it was almost unbearable to do my cardio outside, unless I wanted to have a heat stroke!) and we just decided, "you know what, let's do this, what do we got to lose?! We are going to join the gym!"
And we did just that!!! We joined the gym!

I have been very dedicated to going 5 days a week, sometimes more, sometimes less, depending on what is going on that weekend! THIS is what keeps me going everyday when my "fuel" is running low:

Never want to look like THIS again!....

Also:

My Marky has kept me very motivated, dedicated, and everything else that runs along those lines! This picture was taken before he participated in the Body Building Competition in May of 2006. I know I can never be as 'big' as him, and I'm not trying to be, but his hard work and dedication helps me! Thanks babe!

And last but not least:

My dear Mother/friend--- She is actually the one who got me started on Weight Watchers and she has inspired me along my whole journey! My mom has also lost some alot of weight! She introduced me to alot of yummy, healthy recipes and always blesses me with her home cooking when I come "home"! Thanks Mama!!