HEALTH JOURNEY

I had always been naturally thin - now in my 30's it seems that doing what I have always done (which honestly wasn't much) just doesn't work anymore. 

I need to work out more and eat healthier. Being healthy was much easier living at home with my family where my mom monitored what I ate and insisted on long walks - the more hills the better!

It is stressful because sometimes I just don't feel like putting in the work but breathing and sleeping better and fitting into old clothes again is definitely worth it.

I recently began taking "Fly to Fit" bungee exercise classes. You actually get to work out in a bungee - I LOVE it!!

I love it because you don't just "fly". Once you strap yourself in you do push ups, squats and jumping jacks. I love my trainers. They offer meal prep and I will be taking them up on that shortly. It is very hard for me to understand WHAT to eat and HOW much to eat. I am also in the process of setting up some classes with a personal trainer. 

We just had a puppy yoga class - the puppies are so cute! Some people come to just play with the puppies but you can also do yoga with them around. It is a lot of fun. 

I have made a few friends at the classes. I am happy I took the leap to try this class by myself. A lot of times people will say that looks like such a good time, I want to join you or they would like to try something and then they don't follow through.  I decided NOT to wait for someone to take these classes with and just go at it alone. It has been great. Doing more by myself has given me the confidence that I need and this will help in other parts of my life too. I go regularly to get my nails done, make my doctor appointments and set up transportation for myself. (Transportation is a whole other blog story to follow shortly - it doesn't always go as planned.)

I have a membership at my local YMCA and take advantage of the classes offered as well. I just finished a 6 week boxing program and will be taking another one next month.... It is so much fun and I definitely "feel" it when I am done.

Doing things by myself or living away from my family does not mean I am lonely.

I enjoy my alone time - A LOT.

I am grateful for my circle of people. I have a job that I like, friends (especially one of my best friends, Suzanne) and my family.

I became friendly with Suzanne when I moved into my apartment, and we have grown closer since. We know we can count on each for help and company when we feel like it. We don't annoy each other. 

I will be continuing on my health journey because I want to feel good, I want to look good, and I realize that as I am getting older some (effects) of my genetic disorder can act up and I need to keep in check. I am not looking for any health issues!