Noticeable Changes Now

I started a new workout called Callenetics. A friend of mine introduced the workout to me, and since I was looking for something other than a 30-minute walk, or my usual indoor routine, I decided to give it a try.

I have tried other workouts at home before. Usually, I make it through the first 15 minutes, and then give up because it's just too much to try all at once. I tell myself I'll get back to it the next day, but then I lose interest, thinking I can't ever finish the whole set, so I give up on it completely.

Not this time. With this program, the instructor actually reminds me to take "breathers" when I need them. If I can't hold the pose, it's okay for me to stop, take a breath, and try again. And again. And again, if I need it. I didn't feel completely exhausted halfway through, either. In fact, I made it through the one-hour workout the very first day.

The next day, I noticed some significant changes (for me, anyway). I did the CD again today and again feel energized and excited to continue.

This weight loss "thing" sure is a long journey, but my goal remains in focus: to live a healthy, long life. I don't want to have a heart attack early in life like members of my family have. I don't want to feel 100 years old when I'm 50. I don't want diabetes. Not that I can completely avoid illness or anything, but I sure can do everything in my power to keep my body healthy.