The gathering

Before my grandchildren moved in, I use to exercize daily for at least 1 hour. I was concerned because my weights were heavy and I did not want them getting hurt, so they have sat in the garage collecting dust.

Usually on Sundays we go out to eat after church. In the summer I can pack healthy foods and we can picnic in a park or combine it with other activities, but winters usually find us a burgerking (which I despise but the kids look forward to) My dearest today took us to a restaurant today where I had just a scrambled egg then fruit for brunch. I am amazed at the energy level and motivation this has given me compared to the high fat coma I am usually in after lunch of fat n calories.

I went into the garage and pulled out my dumbells, and step box, and gathered together my "tools" as I really choose to kick this into high gear. I watched some of the more advanced exersizes that I use to do and now know I am going to hurt next week. I look forward to my calves feeling tight as they realize the stress they have been put under, or my abs dreading anything like a cough as they are being challenged, torn and healing. Oh how I have missed these feelings.

For now...my weapons of choice are:










I am looking forward to stepping up my routine to reclaim the energy and health that will all come with this.

Thank you to my friend Lynne who has offered to be a motivator and helper my desire and commitment to this journey. She is a blessing that is truly sent by God!