Day 4 ... and other news

Hi Everyone,
Well, it's 4 days since I committed to getting more fit and losing weight. How am I doing?

I had a very busy day yesterday ... early morning networking event, then a looong walk from that venue to Grand Central station to meet up for my next meeting. Then, a train back up town and a long walk to meet yet another person. Lots of street walking, but it was a beautiful day. I ate well early in the day, but sort of blew it later. I had a fundraising event, with great "starters" and brownies and a glass of wine. What can I say? Mea culpa! Then, a dinner date ... more, what can I say?

The biggest challenge for me is the eating out and being social. I never have more than a glass of white wine and I make fairly decent choices, but I know I could be much better.

I'll go to a bootcamp in the morning and that will be great... and the eating thing, well that will develop a bit more slowly as I begin to choose more wisely.

Meanwhile, I want you to know about Joshua ... he's young and fit and committed to helping "mature" people with his boomer bootcamps in Central Park, so if you live in NY, check him out. www.mindovermatternyc.com

On a sad note, a friend died suddenly of a heart attack and I'm heart sick. I fear I'm getting to the age where that will begin to happen more readily ... a motivator, for sure, to get healthier AND to live a life of fulfillment.

What will you choose today to live a more healthy and fulfilled life?

Have an awesome Friday, wherever you are.

Thanks,
Ann

Day 2 of Getting Fit -- Ouch

Hi All,
Well, last night was the night I had my first workout at the bootcamp. It was really great and I felt very proud of myself.
I woke up this morning and barely felt any pain. it was my intention to go dancing tonight and get some momentum on this workout thing. But, the rain was awful, I was tired, so day 2... I was a slug.

Now, I have to report, that at 11:30 p.m. (about 28 hours after completing the workout) I HURT. MY muscles that spread across my chest from one armpit to the other .. wow! And, my calves. As long as I don't have to raise my arms, I'm fine. I'm going to go to bed early.

My trainer, Joshua, is excited to see how I do. As of this moment, I'm not happy with him. I mean, I never like those that hurt me. :) Seriously, he's excited to take me on and to see my progress.

Today I also agreed to start watching my diet. I had a session with a health counselor and agreed to start keeping a food diary tomorrow. I also agreed NOT to lie. So, I guess I'll have to either eat well so I feel good about telling the truth OR, I'll have to bear the burden of disclosing my putrid eating habits. Guess I'll see what comes out. Of course, I'll be starting that first day with a breakfast networking deal, a coffee business meeting, a fund-raising event at 6:00 and then a dinner date at 8:00. I'll be interested to see how I do. Cross your fingers for me that I'll make some good choices ...

Other than the getting healthy deal ... there's always the news. But, since I rarely read or listen to the news these days, I have little to react to.

Sad about the "lost" airplane that blew up. Seems there's more to this one then we see.
There's the story coming out tomorrow about Bernie Madoff's sons and their continued statements of knowing nothing. We'll see.
Conan O'Brien is doing night 3 as the new Tonight Show host.

Thaaaaat's all folks.
Have a great sleep.