It's happening!

Well, despite the fact I haven't lost any "pounds," I think I'm definitely turning some sort of corner as far as achieving results.

A few milestones:

I seem to have somehow risen to the position of being almost top of the boot camp class! I've noticed that for the past week, for most of our activities, I do as well -- and often better -- than everybody else. In running I keep lapping people and/or finishing a lot earlier, in weight training I can handle much heavier weights, and today I even beat out everybody doing lunges and side-squats. After pretty much an eternity being LAST at things, like running and such, it feels good to be on top, especially since at the beginning I felt like there was room for improvement. Now things are seeming a lot easier.

Definitely am getting quite fit and even buff. Went biking yesterday with Caleb, just a quick ride really, but enough that I could see how much easier it's become for me. I've always gone biking with Caleb, even when I was in lousy shape, but usually he leaves me in the dust. This time I was tailgating him, keeping right behind and almost overtaking. Next to the exercise equipment I've used at the gym, a bike doesn't seem like that big a challenge really, even when there are hills and I've got pots and plants in my basket.

Saturday I bought a skirt at Banana Republic -- in Size 14. I don't remember the last time I got a 14, especially not at a store like that! I was very pleased. Then tonight I went in my dresser and pulled out one of my favorite pairs of pants, tuxedo trousers I got 10 years ago at Alston Beat in Cambridge, and they fit! I also fit in some old Dickies. It's true that I have 10 pairs of jeans that don't fit, but I always liked to wear them tight, so I think until I actually lose the "tire" around my hips, they will have to wait. Maybe by winter?