I was laying in bed today, (it's my day off) I was reading some posts and came across one that motivated me enough to get me out of bed at 7 and go do a 40 min workout. I was going to do the workout anyways but I was putting it off until later. Today is my double workout day...God help me. I've decided that I need to change things up for myself. I have already gotten in my 3 days of workouts that I require myself to do and still have 3 days left. I do believe I'll get in 5 days atleast this week. It's been a long time since I've done 5 days straight. I love to workout, I just let my life get in the way. Well not anymore. I know that if I want to reach my goal weight by my 41st birthday in July I need to get moving. My body is screaming at me for using muscles I haven't used in years, but I don't care. If I can move I'm moving this body. No amount of arthritis is stopping me now. Nor is my weight for that matter. This is my year. I normally don't think about myself so much as I do everyone else, but when I turned 40 I decided all that was gonna change. Let's talk about me!

Woo hoo! Self care is one of the big changes needed for many of us!

Yes, self-care is very important! Good for you and congrats! Keep

It moving!

Congratulations on making exercise a priority.

I just want to caution you to take it slow and easy, especially if you haven't been exercising for a while.

Do you have a trainer?

Don't forget to schedule rest days and/mix up your exercise.

Having your muscles "screaming at you" doesn't sound like a very healthy thing.

Plus, an injury can really wet you back.

Best of luck.

@@lorri716 Your comment "It's about me." struck a cord and your attitude is fantastic. Your right! Your an amazing woman of 40 who can do anything she sets her mind to. We all are! I am a Texas Aggie (not too many jokes please... ) And this phrase was done by the students at our recent game. I just thought the image really applied to all of us in the WLS community. We are in control of our own destiny!

I love it!

Great! The first step is always the hardest! :-)