Muscle and Flow
Happy Saturday! This is the first Saturday since I created my Thirty Before Thirty list. And, although it has not yet ended, let me at least tell you how it began...
It began in perfection: I woke up early (12:45 PM) to the comfort of cold sheets, a dark room, with the loves of my life beside me: the boyfriend (Sean) and a cat (Omelette). I had slept 15 hours. [Yes, you read that right, 15. Don't judge me!] Feeling refreshed, I opened my bedroom window, sang a pretty tune greeting the sun, and two little birds flew in my direction, landing on my fingers. Okay, okay. You got me. That didn't happen. I DID wake up refreshed, but I knew today was going to be an interesting day. "Why?" you may ask? Ha, there is only one word that can make someone cringe and feel great at the same time: Gym. It's been a while since I have been to a gym. I love going to it and seeing the change within my body. But, for me, going to the gym in NY is no picnic. The closest gym is not close to where I live so I have to walk some blocks and take a train to get there. After a work out, when you find yourself drenched in sweat, hungry, exhausted, and painfully sore, you have to deal with catching a train and walking back home. The trains aren't always a quick ride. There is no guarantee that you will have a seat. And, sometimes the trains are PACKED. No muy bueno! However, with the thought of my Thirty Before Thirty (aka: 30B430) in mind, I also felt motivated to surpass the negative aspects of the gym and let it become a routine. So, I would like to say, I am a proud 1st day goer of the gym! I worked on my upper body today: arms, chest, shoulders, and back. ALL WEIGHTS, BABY!! I may not be able to lift a pencil tomorrow, and I may cry while I sleep, but I took my first step! Tomorrow, I will work on doing cardio and abs.