The holiday season is a tough one to maneuver when you’re trying to watch what you eat. My saving grace has been the xbike classes and working out with Kate.

Her latest trick is to have me do everything for a full minute. No more of this 12 or 14 rep stuff.
And a minute can seem to last a really long time when you’re
doing crunches on the slant board. But for the most part I like the routine. It  goes by very fast (other than the slant board and planks). We did a lot of arm and back work on Monday. Those are my favorite exercises to do.
Lots of gratification — I’ve just about doubled the weight I can lift compared to when I started two months ago. That  feels so good. I love the fact that I am so much stronger than when I started. And I’m blown away at my stamina overall. I can run longer and faster on the treadmill. 5 miles an hour isn’t such a big deal anymore. I wouldn’t have imagined that a month ago. My exercise routine is pretty solid.
Love working out with Kate and I’m a total junkie
for the xbike classes. But that xbike will always be a love/hate relationship. It hasn’t gotten any easier, but I know I get a terrific cardio workout. And I feel great when it’s over. I can handle an hour of torture!

I’ve just got to get a better handle on the food intake. Kate gave me some great suggestions.
Just have to follow them. I’m going out to dinner tonight and I’m a little nervous about it.
My portion control isn’t the best. But I get weighed in tomorrow, so I’ll be watching it tonight.

Plan on skiing this weekend. I imagine my legs will be in pretty good shape, what with all the lunges I do each week.

More later…………