Week 14

I like hearing how my words inspire others. Just the other day, a friend of mine told me how my last post inspired her. What was her aspiration? NOT TO BE MENTIONED IN MY BLOG! So, just so you will know beyond a shadow of a doubt that absolutely nothing is sacred with me...

HEY LEAH COSTELLO!!!

Whew! That feels better. I love being obstinate.

I was obstinate Tuesday. I knew I had a couple of hours free time in the afternoon, so I was going to do my workout then. However, I debated about getting an extra 20 minutes on the treadmill in the morning. Debated? Did I say debated? Perhaps that is too strong a word. Pondered, perhaps? Nah. Thought about, maybe? Nope. Let's say the thought popped in my head and right out as soon as I said, "Venti vanilla latte" at Starbucks.

I worked out in the afternoon one day this week. It was a different crowd from the one I'm used to in the morning. Several fit women were there, and I thought I would have one...a fit, that is. I was feeling a bit uncomfortable (that's just me) until I realized that I was having to increase the weight on every machine. I noticed one of the women watching as I increased the weight by 40 pounds on the quad machine. Suddenly, welling up inside of me was this loud, "YES MA'AM!!!" I felt like I belonged! For the first time in my fitness center life, I felt like a regular, and it felt good.

The next day, I bought 12 more sessions with my trainer. Working out finally has become a habit. I look forward to it and miss it when I am unable to go. I look for make-up and extra times. I don't want to jinx it, but I do believe I'm hooked.