Day 270: NINE MONTHS!

Hymn of the day: I am very familiar with this hymn. And it is quite appropriate for today. Because I would have not come this far on my own!

All Glory, Laud and Honor

Words by Theodulph of Orleans, c. 820, Muisc by Melchior Teschner (1584-1635

All glory, laud, and honor
to you, Redeemer, King,
to whom the lips of children
made sweet hosannas ring.
You are the King of Israel
and David's royal Son,
now in the Lord's name coming,
the King and Blessed One.

2 The company of angels
is praising you on high;
and we with all creation
in chorus make reply.
The people of the Hebrews
with palms before you went;
our praise and prayer and anthems
before you we present.

3 To you before your passion
they sang their hymns of praise;
to you, now high exalted,
our melody we raise.
As you received their praises,
accept the prayers we bring,
for you delight in goodness,
O good and gracious King!

I am listening to Symphony No.5 in B flat major D.485 by Franz Schubert as I blog and I will do my stretches before I leave for Salem today. I've decided to continue teaching in Salem two days a month. I have stellar students down there and I quite enjoy the ride on Amtrak. The seats are cozy, the ride smooth and there is free Wifi!

Plus, I can enjoy my Indian buffet for lunch downtown Salem! :) What's not to like?!

I can't believe today is 9 months of blogging about my new lifestyle. There have been ups and downs, but I feel very pleased with my progress!

Here are my stats compared to when I began. And note, that I was about 10 pounds heavier at the very beginning. I had not posted my weight and my scale was off!

May 26, 2015

Weight: 203
Neck: 15"
Chest: 47"
Waist: 41"
Hips: 48"

Thighs: 23" R, 22.5" L
Biceps: 14" R, 13.5" L

February 3, 2016

Weight: 186
Neck: 14"
Chest: 41"
Waist: 36"
Hips: 44"

Thighs: 22"

Biceps: 15" R, 14.5" L

I will post pictures tomorrow.

Happy Wednesday! :)

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