Thursday, November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving, Belly

Today is the day my belly gets happy and stays happy all day long!
But first, here's a telling little blurb about Sagittarians like myself and my son, Nick, who turns 11 on Saturday, November 27.

"Sagittarians excel at skipping past details so they can keep the big picture in mind -- this helps them take the long view and develop a philosophical approach to life. As the Sun travels though this future-oriented Fire sign, get ready to take a good look at the road ahead. Where do you want to go? Is there something that would spark your enthusiasm and give your life greater meaning? Whether you're making short- or long-term plans, leave your old ideas behind so you can create room for new ones. You may be surprised by what you discover!

Finally, happy birthday to all you Sagittarians! Your enthusiastic outlook inspires the rest of us to reach higher and take risks!"
From IVillage Astrology.

So I'm nearly back to where I was when I started at Work It Out, in terms of weight, but I've got more muscle mass than I've had before, and I am stronger and able to do things that I wasn't able to do before, like take long walks and get up a flight or two of stairs without breaking a sweat. I also have more energy and endurance than I would have if I didn't exercise 5 days a week. I've appreciated that more than ever this week, when snow and ice closed down my favorite gym all week and I wasn't able to hang with my homegirls on the spin bikes or in balls and weights class. I really miss Carol and Janice and Suzanne and Lynn and all the other instructors and workout pals I've befriended. They are such wonderful, caring and compassionate people. They make my life better every time I step foot in the gym. So on Thanksgiving day, I can honestly say I am ever so thankful for Work It Out Womens Fitness--You ladies ROCK!