What I'm learning...

I would apologize for no update in about a week, but I don't want to feel obligated to post every day. I want this to be a space for me to talk through things, share my life, solicit help and/or support, and to share my story. 

In the last week, I've exercised every day except Sunday. Tuesday I am counting my hour of cutting the grass as a workout. 

Yesterday was my best day so far. I needed to snap a couple of photos of the bridge construction for a marketing piece I was doing for an upcoming conference. So, a co-worker and I walked the Big Four Bridge so I could take the photos. It was a beautiful day and a perfect way to add a little exercise to my day. Round trip, including the ramps on either side, it is a two-mile walk.

View from the Big Four Bridge of the construction. 

Big Four Bridge 

In addition to our walk, Wednesdays are my Muscle Definition and Aqua Zumba classes. I was able to up my weights during my MD class - I used 10 pound barbells and a 15 pound body bar. Since starting this class about a month ago, I've gone from using a 3 or 5 pound weights to 10. I also realized last night that some of the moves in Zumba that I couldn't do or had to modify at the beginning, I can do now. And, during a kicking session, I realized I could touch my toes! If I haven't said it before, I absolutely adore my Zumba instructor - she pushes me and encourages me. Yesterday ended with over 20,518 steps which equals to 9.34 miles. 

I'm learning that I can:

• push myself more than I think;
• moving my body is loads better than feeding it garbage; 
• this is a daily process and struggle;
• some days are better than others but I'm not giving up;
• lean in on friends when I need support

Most of all - this is for me. And for the first time in a long time, I'm feeling good about me.