As I was saying in my previous post, I fell in love with my shoes. Nike Women TR Fit. Or so my husband tells me. Supposedly they are run-training shoes, which accounts for the light-weight, malleable nature blah blah blah. Bottom line: They are a DREAM to run on. It's like wearing nothing on your feet. After my old torture-shoes, I felt like I was running on a cloud. I am head over heels in love with these shoes. If they ever wear out, I want to get another pair exactly like them. Simply amazing.

Taylor and I continued our workout routine. Three miles three days a week, and on Wednesdays we joined an aerobics/strength class. It was called "Cardio K.O."- Cardio Knockout. The first few times, we got knocked out. Our abs and upper-arms were definitely NOT up to par. The push-ups and sit-ups were killer, but eventually we were able to at least keep up! It was such a fun class. It would be completely dark except for colorful DJ lights flashing everywhere like a dance party. The music was a mixture of Avril Lavigne, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, and Cee-Lo. Our instructor (a small, ripped Asian man) would sing along into his microphone whenever he sensed we were about to die.

My second (and last) semester of college, I took a 1-unit Pilates class. I was DETERMINED to get rid of some of my jiggle before walking down the aisle. Let me just say, I was a Pila-trainwreck the first month. I marveled at the instructor's flexibility and control. My foot has to go where? How long do I have to hold my body up? Should my arms be shaking this hard?

I had been working out for a while when the dress finally arrived. I tried it on in the bridal shop and couldn't help but be giddy. It was exactly how I remembered it. I could NOT wait for Joe to see it! One thing was very clear though: Alterations required. I am 5'2", which seems about a foot shorter than the skyscraper that wedding dresses are made for. It was also evident that I had lost weight. Victory!