Thursday, June 9, 2016

Exercise Day 9 - Gratefulness

I woke up this morning refreshed.  Well, I was tired and secretly wondered if I could make the world turn back 30 minutes so I could keep sleeping, but otherwise I was refreshed.  Since yesterday was one of my 2 'days off' for the week and I did extensive stretching instead - it felt glorious by the way - this morning I could feel my body thanking me for the reprieve.  In fact, when I awoke I felt less achy than I have in a while and just generally 'tighter'.  If you have worked out before you'll know what I mean - things just seem to move less.  Jiggle less.  Be in places they shouldn't be...less.  I felt svelter.

I stepped on the scale, which I do practically every morning out of habit, and I could tell you that the number hasn't changed much.  In fact, I've gone up 1.7 pounds, but who's counting?  However, I looked and felt good.  I put on a skirt and a cute but slim fitting tank and cardigan and headed to work...and I will shamelessly say that I admired the reflection I saw in every mirror.  (and don't lie! You know you always look, too!)

This month has worked out well.  It started on the heels of a 30 day-to-fit plan my husband and I were on which, when you're already removing toxins and allergenic foods from your diet, working out lends it self naturally as the next step.  So, combined, not only did I look really good today but I never felt the need to indulge in anything I shouldn't be eating.

Recently my husband and I went for a walk, as still had 2 days of working out left.  Now I have one.  It was a gorgeous evening and the walk was extremely relaxing.  There aren't many days like this in they city over the course of the year, and if I hadn't 'had to' workout, we may have missed it and done something nonsensical like sitting on the couch watching tv.  So this little kick in the pants helped me enjoy a truly beautiful evening.  If this keeps up, I think this month will go by smoothly!

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