25 Days of Thanks - Day Ten

The Ability to Exercise

I hate running. I don't even know that the word hate can accurately describe my feelings for running.  Add to the mix running on a treadmill and my hate level skyrockets.  However, I really do enjoy working out in just about any other way possible.  I love to walk on a treadmill.  I absolutely adore times in a Jazzercise class.  And I am always game to try other forms of working out.  Although I have come to terms with the fact that my tendons and muscles were not designed for yoga and pilates. 

The people who read this blog who knew me in highschool and college, know I was not exactly skinny.  But through careful diet and a lot of exercise I did lose 80 pounds.  Of course now with the baby weight I have to lose pounds again.  This time though I have a lot more realistic approach to the weight loss and realize that whatever happens, happens.  Because no matter what my tummy and thighs look like, that beautiful little baby and my wonderful husband still love me. 

I have found exercise buddies in Ruth and Shannon, two coworkers.  We have joined a fitness challenge here at the office and are "Racing to the New Year."  The goals are 100 miles on a treadmill, 350 miles on the bike, 200 flights of stairs, 15,000 meters on the rower, and 10,000 jumps with the jump rope.  I have realized that the treadmill and the bike will be the hardest goals to acheive as they simply take the longest time.  Ruth and I have worked out twice this week and have already made good progress on our goals.  I am super thankful for the ability to move my body like this as a lot of people do not have such abilities.  I am thankful that I work in a environment where exercise is encouraged and we can take the time we need to head up to our well equiped gym.  (Working for Gatorade does have its advantages!)

So, for Day 10, here's to losing those baby pounds and loving a healthier lifestyle!