There is so much more I want to do with this life. Over the past couple of years I've had a number of physical (and emotional) setbacks. My son, who is studying strength and conditioning pretty much said, "You better do something about yourself NOW or it is going to be too late."
Now, I don't really want to believe in "too late", but I tell you one thing, I am miserable in my body right now. It's not so much from a vanity point of view (although there is no denying that I cannot wear the clothes I want to wear with bulges where I have them), but it is from a health perspective. I am weak. I am prone to tearing ligaments. I have zero endurance after basically not being able to walk for the past 4 or 5 months. The muscle tone I had is a distant memory. I ache, have arthritis, am recovering from surgery on a broken foot, two D&Cs in the last 6 months...there's more, but I forget... and, I think you get the picture... I'm back at the starting gate at 58 1/2.
You want to hear my goal? Sensational at 60! Why not? I've already given up smoking (38 years ago), drinking (20 years ago), meat (1 1/2 years ago). Now, it's sugar and processed foods. Wait, wait...this is not what works for me. Going TOWARDS something works for me. So, here is the embodiment of my goal. And, I start today.
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I admire your determination and wish you well!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dan! You're my very first comment. I appreciate the kind words.
ReplyDeleteLove this blog. It's actually what I've been thinking about a LOT lately. Since having a rather landmark birthday this year. I purchased a membership at a gym with great yoga studio. After several years living in places with paltry workout options, I too, am giving this a go again! Your blog will also be an inspiration to me. You are someone I admire; you have always been something of an inspiration to me because you are one of the lovely ladies who still has a fire in her belly and refuses to quite. Amen to this. Thanks for sharing!
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