Life is Healthy

Yea. I worked out this morning. Well, I walked a little more than two miles. That means I exercised in some sort of way five times this week—one day I worked out twice. Today, I feel more like my old self than I have in more than a year. I'm excited. Next week I'm planning to go to at least one Zumba class with a friend. Maybe I'll do more. I intend to go the gym as well, and maybe I'll even make the Pilates class.

This morning, I noticed there were a couple of older women in it. And I didn't notice until there were only 15 minutes of class time left. I was surprised and bummed out. I assumed it would always be a class filled with young people, and I was wrong. So you know what they say about assuming? (Note: I am happy about this because I am 51 years old. Sorry if it came off like I was being a jerk. No way. I love it.)

Forgiving and Moving Forward
Today I'm working on positive thinking and forgiveness. There are some people in my life that I will have a tough time forgiving. But forgiving doesn't mean forgetting, and it's my choice as to whether I have them in my life or just choose to forgive and move on.

Also, I think that the self-absorbed pity party is over. Thank God. I was getting kind of tired of me.

Nutrition Not So Great
Nutrition has been so, so. I eat healthy food—but I'm still indulging here and there—mostly here, and there, And maybe over there. Anyway, more than I should be. Usually once I get beyond a depressive episode, the chocolate cravings stop. I'm still waiting.

I'm looking forward to some warmer weather this weekend. When it's been well below freezing, anything above 32 degrees feels like a heat wave.

Don't know if I'll be writing this weekend. If not, I'll see you Monday.

Yesterday I didn't feel like doing anything. Today I worked out twice. Did a little more than two miles this morning. And then did a 20-minute Zumba class at lunch. Plus I signed up for a Boot Camp that starts March 6. I figure that gives me time to get ready for it—or to chicken out. I think I'll be OK though. I'm starting to get the feel for working out again. I just wish there were more classes in the morning.

Thinking of Getting Emotional
I've been thinking about revealing more about my childhood—but not going too far. To get over the pain, you have to face it head on. I'm not talking about dwelling on it. I'm talking about purging it. But I'm still thinking about it. I'm not sure what's appropriate and what isn't—at least from my point of view. So my posts may get a little emotional. But not today.

So while I'm thinking about it, I'll stick with some housekeeping kinds of posts. Maybe some days I will have more to say than others. For today, though, this it it. Have a Great Day.

P.S. New article from MSNBC: Obesity Rates Idle as Most of Us Are Already Fat.

I wanted to have something to say today, but I've don't have any revelations to share. In fact, I feel kind of blank. I would like to offer you a link to an article I wrote: Real Ways to Deal with Stress. I has some good ideas about coping with stress.

Continuing to Resolve
I'm working on keeping my resolutions. Tomorrow morning I'm going to start going to a pilates class. I used to do pilates all the time when I was much younger. As I recall, I liked it. On Wednesday, we're having a Zumba demonstration at work. They've asked that we dress comfortably so I guess we get to participate. I'm never really clear on what people mean by demonstrate. Do they mean we're just supposed to watch? Or do they mean we're going to show you how by having you do it?

Still Reflecting
Last week's weather really put me in a funk. I watched another episode of This Emotional Life today--I recorded it. It wasn't actually on. Anyway, one of the points they made was that your happiness depends on you. It comes down to how you deal with life's ups and downs. It depends on your ability to forgive. Your resilience. That's a simple summation of the show, but that was the basic premise. They did say, however, that our social relationships were, in the end, the key to happiness.

I thought about how many times I've laughed out loud when in the company of friends and family. And then how many times I've laughed out loud when I'm alone. I don't think I have to tell you how that comparison worked out. I'm still reflecting on that as well.

Considering Volumetrics

So my week ends well. "Crush" sighting this morning—although a piece of exercise equipment obstructed my view, it was still nice. OMG. He looks good.

Today's aerobics class was a lot of fun. It was a mix of zumba and step. I really enjoyed it, and it was a nice break from the hardcore "training-for-the-Olympics" stuff we have been doing. The regular instructor must have the week off. She gets a break and so do we. Ahhhh.