Lagoon

I used to love Lagoon Amusement Park. But I grew to hate amusement parks in general as I got older, mainly because as I have aged I get sick when I go round and round and up and down. We had the opportunity to go to Lagoon (discount tickets really help) and I was amazed at how much fun we had. I only went on the roller coaster type rides - Colossus, Wicked, Wild Mouse, Roller Coaster, Jet Star 2, and the 2 water rides in Pioneer Park, but it was a lot of fun. If I had to choose whether or not to go on rides, I most likely would say no thanks! But when you get with a group of people, you are influenced by what I call the crowd mentality, and you do things you normally wouldn't do - like go on scary Lagoon rides.

In spite of the 98 degree weather and Carson's migraine in the evening, Sam, Carson, Walker, Ashleigh and I had a great time. Who knows if I will ever get back there, but it was a great way to spend a hot summer afternoon.

Before. . . Where is After?

Looking a little chubby around the middle. It is all perimenopausal fat and I am tired of it. This will change soon enough. This is the before photo - just wait for the after photo.

The Biggest Loser Update

I really didn't think I would lose weight. First, because in the back of my mind I am still skinny like I have always been, and second, because I am not highly motivated to lose weight--I love food too much. But after deciding this was something I could do, I began the uphill climb to svelteness (is that a word?). Since I don't particularly enjoy running - I would rather play racquetball or tennis or hike - I had to start somewhere and walking was it. I do this routine - walk 100 steps, run 100 steps, walk 100 steps, run 100 steps. It really works for me. I have been #2 on the losing chart for 2 of the 4 weeks (and there are about 45 people involved). Carson is starting soccer season and I talked him into training with me. So now I have a partner (we start tonight) and hopefully this 13-year-old boy/man and I can do something together besides bug each other. Svelteness, here I come. Photos to follow.