Bad weather + Holidays = NOT GOOD! ~Jully

Due to the recent weather and holiday get togethers, I am all out of synch! I haven't been at the track since last Monday (12/15). I did go to the gym on Sunday (12/21), but I wasn't able to do 3 miles on the treadmill. I did 1 mile and my right ankle started to hurt, so I moved to the eliptical machine for 20 minutes. That helped me balance my weight and then I went back to running for another 1 mile. So I tried.

Fortunately, I haven't gain any weight as of yesterday, BUT this may change unless I increase my level of activity ASAP!

Today, the gym is closed, but tomorrow I'll be in there, for sure!

On Monday, I went to a Christmas dinner and although I wasn't all made up with make up and a pretty outfit for the occasion, I felt really happy in my own skin. Our last get together was during 4th of July, and I was in a much worse place then. For that party, my friend had to pratically beg me to come to the party, since the last thing I wanted to do was to socialize. I don't think I'm ready to put myself out there even now, but I was happy and really enjoyed talking to everyone.

Below is a picture of me from October (left), I had my interview with Jessica (owner of JFP Studios) that very weekend, and the one next to it is from Monday (right). The exterior difference is slight, but I kinda like myself a bit better today, then I did then.

About the program, we just had our 14th session yesterday, and will have another one on Saturday. I'm hoping to bring my sister (the photographer of the family) to take some shot of us, so we can share here.

Anyways, Merry Christmas everyone!!! Thank you so much for your continuous encouragement and support. Santa gave me a great gift this year... me!