there's no easy way out.

This is what I'm rocking at the gym this week. On repeat. Constantly.

The peak of my Celine-mania hit in 1999 when I was 13. I think I've chilled out a bit since then when it comes to my "obsession" (lies, all lies) but I'm still pretty hardcore into it. Celine follows me everywhere. I'm a huuuuuuge fan of this song (it might even be my #1 favorite English Celine song... language matters) and I love it even more when it gets me through tough workouts.

Like today.

Firstly, I tried to go to my regular gym because I was short on time and it's right by my house. Imagine my surprise when I show up to find a sign on the door that says "CLOSED FROM 12-2pm. SORRY." They were upgrading the cardio equipment (AWESOME) but I was still short on time (FML) and dressed for the gym without a gym (FML) and I already fed the meter (FML) and had to drive 3 miles in the other direction (FML) to spend even more money on parking meters (FML). I'm not entirely sure the one AWESOME is awesome enough to outweigh all the FMLs at this point... the jury's still out. I'll give you my verdict tomorrow when I'm less pissed.

Anyhow.

I went to the new rec center downtown which I'm getting pretty accustomed to since we changed scenery over Spring Break... new treadmills definitely spoil you. It was the middle of the day and it was pretty busy which was only worrisome because I had big plans for today's workout. BIG PLANS... and I didn't necessarily want an audience for that. But whatever, take it in stride. I found my favorite Precor treadmill in the sea of Life Fitness and got to work.

I ran at a 6.0

SIX. POINT. ZERO. I've never done that before. I'VE NEVER DONE THAT BEFORE. I did it, I was sweating buckets, I pushed myself so hard, but I did it. I managed to sweat through my dri-fit clothes (ps how is that possible??) and it was gross, but I did it. In case you haven't picked up on this, I'm awesome.

Oh, oh, oh. And I lost half a pound. BOOM.

Lastly... I watched the Biggest Loser Finale tonight... tearsssss galore. I always knew it would be Danni, and I figured Gina would win the at home prize, BUT OH HOLY SHIT LISA. I cried so hard. There was a hole in my life once the episode ended and I decided to start watching old episodes of Season 11 because I heard so many great things about Hannah and Olivia. Not only are they STUNNING ladies, but they're about my height which really piqued my interest since the most current season only had short ladies (S-H-O-R-T) that I couldn't relate to. I don't want to give the impression that I'm complaining about my weight (BECAUSE BEING TALL IS AMAZING) but weight loss is completely different if you're 5'2" compared to 5'9".

I feel on top of the world.