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Year Two, Day 91: Men's Water Polo and Fitness Power

I am feeling like a new woman lately. Perhaps it is my flirting sessions with the handsome Latino busdriver?

Perhaps it is my pomegranate/vinegar/sparkling water morning and evening drink?

Perhaps it is my return to no eating in the evening?

Or perhaps it is watching men's Olympic polo games on the big screen at the gym while working out on the eliptical machine? (I just realized they are actually TREADING water while playing polo! That would explain the very healthy physiques!...and now you know my secret to 30 minutes on the eliptical without hardly noticing the time go by!)

Or perhaps my commitment to lose 40 pounds by healthy eating, with my daughter (who only has to lose 20).  We even have a "fitness" power special handshake!

Or perhaps it is all of the above!

I am feeling energized and full of life.

I have decided not to go ahead with the fibromyalgia study. I am doing well working past the pain at the gym and with diet and prayer.  I do not want to go from the pot to the frying pan and include pharmaceuticals in my life.  No thank you.

I have also decided not to pursue a part time receptionist job. I love teaching. And I have been asked to play the piano for the next two Sundays at my little church.

And I have blues piano camp coming up.  After that, fall term will begin. I have several students returning from vacation.

I will continue to just be careful with my budget, especially nixing restaurant eating.  Which I should be doing for my health anyway.

And getting in shape makes me feel better about myself.  And I certainly do not mind the attention of handsome bus drivers!

Happy Monday! :)


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