life and weight loss.

Life.
It goes on even when you're not ready for it to keep going.

The weather has been pretty perfect here in Florida, surprisingly.  It hasn't been very hot or humid & we've had our windows open for the last 2 weeks just enjoying the breezes.
David started a new job that I think he really loves and I think he is great at!  He's been very busy, meeting new people every day and getting the chance to get to get to know people.
The Marvelous Wonderettes has two more weekends left.  Bittersweet, but I'm hoping this cast will be back for The Winter Wonderettes, which will be playing at the IceHouse in November/December.  I auditioned for another show two days ago and am waiting to see if I get a part.  As soon as I find out, I will post of course. :)

I am also beginning this new lifestyle change.  As many of you know, I've been heavy my whole life.  I ended up losing weight before my wedding, then after I was married it started piling on again pretty quickly.  Trying to keep up with David's eating habits made me "blow up" in size... haha.  So I've decided to start changing not only my body, but my way of thinking about food.
I started the Master Cleanse 7 days ago.  It's basically a concoction of fresh-squeezed lemon, Grade B maple syrup, and cayenne pepper that you take all day long whenever you're hungry.  In the morning you either have a laxative tea or saltwater, and at night you have laxative tea.  That's it.  Most people do 10 days, some crazy people do 40 days, but I decided on 2 weeks.
Some days have been really rough, other days haven't been as bad.  But I've kept going, and I'm proud of myself.  Food no longer has control over me -- I have control over it!  That's a wonderful feeling when I've been in bondage to food for so long.  It's not easy to overcome, but I'm doing it and will continue to do it.  So far, I've lost 10 pounds.  I have a long way to go before I get to where I want to be, but I plan to take it in steps.  I'm already thinking about what I want to do AFTER the cleanse ends next Friday, and I'm considering being a vegan (for a short amount of time, and then if it's for me I will continue with it).  Realistically speaking, I will probably become a Pescatarian & then I will definitely be incorporating lots of cardio and strength training.  We will see.  I plan to take it a day at a time -- focusing on the goal & how I'm going to get there. I don't want to overwhelm myself with some crazy weight loss goal.  When I do that, I fail.  So I'm going to lose ten pounds at a time. I will definitely keep updating you guys!
I've been journaling since the start of the cleanse so I will post that next Friday when I see my final results!  Have a great weekend, everyone! Come see the show if you have a free night! :)
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the marvelous wonderettes.

Well, the show is finally almost here!  We open on Friday and we are all very excited.  Thank you to Darlin Barry, Philip King, Myles Thoroughgood and Kristin Beall for everything when it comes to creating these characters and the era of the '50s and the '60s.

The show runs from March 16-April 8th.  Please come check it out!  I'm sure you'll laugh a few times ;)

Here are some pictures Scott Hodges took:

paradise on earth.

I was in the presence of paradise this last week.

Soaking in rays, staring at crystal-clear waters, playing with my niece and nephew, laughter with family, seeing spectacular shows which always jumpstart endless inspiration for what's next...I would have to say this vacation on the Disney Dream Ship was pretty spectacular.  I did not want it to end but I woke up this morning and we were told to eat breakfast and then leave the ship...the time flew by as it tends to do.

I feel so relaxed and am in awe of God and the beauty He has made here on earth.  We are rejuvenated and refreshed---I'm ready to go full force into what I have going on now & now focus all my time/attention on the last two weeks of rehearsals before the show opens.

It's time for me to sleep before another day tomorrow but I will post the rest of the pictures soon.  The Baio family is still here and we have a few days left with them.  We gotta soak it all in and enjoy every moment.  We aren't promised tomorrow, but we have today.  And today is paradise.