A few weeks ago I looked in the mirror and realized I was starting to look and feel middle aged. Granted, I am middle aged, but I really don't want to feel it so much as even look it. I decided to take stock in what needed to change. I have always been active. I've belonged to a gym for years, took up running several years ago, participate in winter sports. But for the most part everything has been hit and miss for the last three years. It's like a took a fitness vacation. I've also noticed lately I've been very lax with my usually strict diet. Lots of sugar and alcohol on the menu. With a history of diabetes in the family that's not a good road to go down.
So I joined a fitness group with the intention of getting back into shape so I can start running again. Let me tell you, I didn't realize what lousy shape I let myself get into till a couple of days after my first class and every single muscle in my body was shrieking at me.
The hard part is today. I'm starting to wean off the sugar and the booze. Sugar not so hard. But alcohol.......well lets just say I have a great appreciation for all things micro brewed and distilled. This is going to be a little tougher. But I have faith that I can persevere.
This weekend I'm supposed to exercise on my own. I can't believe what a huge challenge that has become for the woman who used to get up at 5am to go for a run. Gaaaaah is all I can say to that.
But we all have to start somewhere. So off I go. Wish me luck.
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