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Year Four, Day 139:MOVEMENT! Did It!

I hit the gym immediately upon landing in Portland yesterday!

I have selfies to prove it! Not that I would deceive you, my dear readers! Just want to make myself be unaccountable. And about that..

I was only there for a total of 15 minutes. In, dropped off stuff on locker room, treadmill 5 minutes, one set of 12 reps on overhead press, a dash of stretching, pick up stuff from locker room. apply deodorant, dash across street to catch bus to choir practice.

And I was early to choir practice.

No more excuses! For me, just getting there is more than half the battle. I"d say a good 79% of the battle is won by simply walking in the door!

This morning I began with Qi Gong breathing exercises and a short weighted hoop workout.  Day 74

Then when my granddaughter woke up, we did a ballet workout.

I am focusing on movement at this point.  I know a big component of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is what I put in my mouth. I have known this for a long time. But I do struggle with food.

There. I've said it. (I'm sure I've said it before!)

But movement is also vital to health. When I move, I feel better. I have more energy. My mind is clearer. With a clearer mind, I hope to keep my eating moderate and make better food choices.

For now, MOVEMENT!


And on that note, I am heading to the gym. Again!

I am woman, hear me roar!

Me about to shoulder press. Oy,.. I can't help but focus on the belly flab!

Me about to treadmill. Arrggg...those arms!


Sigh. I accept where I'm at.  I sacrificed to raise children and now to care for my grandchild.  Not to sound like a broken record, but I will not do my family much good if I am in a constant state of decline!

Happy Wednesday!


Talk to you soon!

MOVEMENT!

I am starting my own movement. Moving my fat self towards health, strength and fitness!


Love,

Zita

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