1. I AM (getting) OLD. Yesterday while running on the treadmill I caught part of a soap opera that I watched back in 1989-1990 ( while in college). I could tell this because I recognized a few of the characters. Back when I was watching that show, these actors were not super young and now their faces REALLY show it. I guess 18 years will do that.
2. It is always a good idea to get on a cardio machine NEXT TO someone who is in good shape. They usually motivate me to work a little harder. In recent times I have noticed that I get the in-shape people coming to use a machine near me. I can either take this as a compliment, that they like the particular machine, or just that it is the only machine left to get on. I prefer to go with my first thought.
3. Proper attire is necessary ... even down to the under essentials. Most of the time I wear shorts and a tank/short sleeve shirt made of that fancy sweatproof material. Yesterday I was all out of those clothes (they were in my dirty laundry) so I pulled out a pair of capri workout pants from a few years ago. It is amazing how styles change. These pants were much higher waisted, clingier, and made of a cotton/spandex blend. Because I was wearing this clingy style I needed to find the right panties. I wouldn't leave my house without looking at myself from all angles. NOT that I stare at other people at the gym, but it is quite obvious that some people CLEARLY wear the wrong undergarments. I did not want to be one of those people.
4. You are never too old to start "working out". I love that my gym is a family place. OF course we have our occasional person who probably lives at the gym, but most of the people are just there to get healthy. I see young kids, moms, dads, singles, and plenty of over 65 people. This is definitely one of the positives of living where I live now. I like that I can go to a gym and not feel intimidated. The facility is an incredible state of the art one ... believe me we recognize this when we get our family monthly bill. I have lived other places and belonged to other gyms that I just never felt like I could fit in. The people at these places were typically all 20 something, in super shape, and dressed to the T in all the latest workout fashions. I am just a regular girl who is trying to be healthy, be fit, and have energy to chase my children around (and eat cookies and eggnog this time of the year).
2. It is always a good idea to get on a cardio machine NEXT TO someone who is in good shape. They usually motivate me to work a little harder. In recent times I have noticed that I get the in-shape people coming to use a machine near me. I can either take this as a compliment, that they like the particular machine, or just that it is the only machine left to get on. I prefer to go with my first thought.
3. Proper attire is necessary ... even down to the under essentials. Most of the time I wear shorts and a tank/short sleeve shirt made of that fancy sweatproof material. Yesterday I was all out of those clothes (they were in my dirty laundry) so I pulled out a pair of capri workout pants from a few years ago. It is amazing how styles change. These pants were much higher waisted, clingier, and made of a cotton/spandex blend. Because I was wearing this clingy style I needed to find the right panties. I wouldn't leave my house without looking at myself from all angles. NOT that I stare at other people at the gym, but it is quite obvious that some people CLEARLY wear the wrong undergarments. I did not want to be one of those people.
4. You are never too old to start "working out". I love that my gym is a family place. OF course we have our occasional person who probably lives at the gym, but most of the people are just there to get healthy. I see young kids, moms, dads, singles, and plenty of over 65 people. This is definitely one of the positives of living where I live now. I like that I can go to a gym and not feel intimidated. The facility is an incredible state of the art one ... believe me we recognize this when we get our family monthly bill. I have lived other places and belonged to other gyms that I just never felt like I could fit in. The people at these places were typically all 20 something, in super shape, and dressed to the T in all the latest workout fashions. I am just a regular girl who is trying to be healthy, be fit, and have energy to chase my children around (and eat cookies and eggnog this time of the year).
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I'm glad I found your blog.
The first year of homeschooling was the toughest for me, but if I had the attitude that you have in your first year of homeschooling I would not have been so stressed out. You got what it takes.:-)