September 18, 2013 - Friends Help Friends

Wow, the morning finds me tired and sore. Have you ever had someone you admire and love try to kill you? I have. If you have traveled with me for a minute, you know my friend Shelly. She and I love doing the Leslie Sansone "Walk At Home" videos. Love them - been doing them for years. AND....you know I LOVE water aerobics, as I am in the pool 4-5 times each week. However, as the temps are lowering throughout the day, the temp of the water is really getting chilly. So, my good friend Shelly informs me of the new Leslie video: 5 MEGA Miles. This video comes with a stretchy band and everything. Yes, it arrived yesterday; and yes, it was too cool for the pool; and yes, it says 93 minutes on the back but I think "misprint:" and yes, I did the DVD. It was challenging, as is my pool workout, but I endured. Tired muscles - yes, some whiny, yes! I did it. However, the beat of the music decided to sink into my heart and in the night the stretchy band arm routine decided to tap me on the shoulder and remind me, "5 Mega Miles." GREAT! Don't you love endorphins? Can't they sleep? :) But as I lay there reminding my shoulders and mind, "you're not the boss of me" (still tapping to the beat this morning) I hear a comment from sweet Wendy from our conversation yesterday, "eat less and move more." GREAT advise. I was reminded of how fires burn at maximum capacity because they are fueled properly and at correct intervals. Remember 2 weeks ago I spoke of my friend Rocky who is now riding his bike one million miles at a time. It's a yummy thought that we not only can encourage each other with healthy food options, but knowing that we are ALL "suffering" as we move makes me smile. You know I don't mean that - I love working out. RIGHT! Just a quick reminder though - hydrate before, during and after or your muscles will become mean and act ugly AND limit activity on extreme, low calorie days, as your muscles are conserving energy as they are being challenged with less fuel. We are safety people - we eat, drink and sleep well. It's all in the prescription! Okay - let's keep encouraging one another to "good works" as we move our bodies, lubricate our joints, help our muscles stay young, strengthen our heart and increase our smiles. That's a lot! Have a great Wednesday, PK