everyday is a workout day for me
I joined Curves and go 5 days a week. I swim most weeks 6-7 days a week, I walk every day and have more energy than I know what to do with since my surgery just over a year ago. I am so happy living life the way I should be, loving what I do every day without the stress in my life. I also joined the Senior Centre and I am taking a class in Muscles n Motion once a week. I did take Traditional line dancing and loved it. I also took 10 weeks of Zumba Gold Toning. At Curves I have taken an extra toning class there too besides doing the circuit 2 times around. I have lost almost 130 lbs in just over that year. I had joined Weigh****chers and had lost 30 lbs before my surgery on December 2nd 2011. This has been the greatest decision I have ever made in my life resulting in a healthy lifestyle change. So, everyday is full of exercising and on the go all the time. My hobbies are knitting and reading, watching a good movie, but while doing any of my hobbies, I am up and dong something as I can't sit still while doing any of them for a long period of time!! So keep up the good work it pays off big time and it is so worth it!!!!
Hi Kim, Thank you for replying to my post. It is true, it does feel good to be active once again, it's been a long time coming that's for sure. I had no energy for so long, I would turn down outings with my friends, stay home, because I couldn't do the things they could do, no way!!! It was embarrassing to go out for hikes, walks, or anything that took very little energy. Now, you can't hold me down, I have so much energy, i am the one planning to go for walks, hikes and even travel. There is no question, this was the best decision I have ever made in my life, a lifestyle change and a new lease on life.
Happy Valentine's day.
Maggie
Yes, it does become a habit, an obsession with me. If I don't go for some reason, I must do something else to exercise my body. Some of my friends tell me that I do too much, I don't think so, I have so much more energy now, I don't want to get stagnant like before weighing so much more for so long. I keep my mind busy too, not just the rest of my body. I always have a project going on. I am now working on becoming a Doula this spring. Traveling is one of my hobbies. I love new cultures, languages and meeting new people. Stay healthy and keep on going, our goal in mind always, we'll get it all one day!!!
Maggie
