They say that if you are trying to form new habits, you should make your intentions public - I am trying (again, I know, but better I try again than not try at all) to make healthy changes in my life. Earlier bedtime is one of those habits I am trying to form - I am also working (right now) on more water and moving every day. Yesterday I did Jillian Michael's Beginner's workout DVD, which was hard, and I am way sore today. Today I walked on the treadmill for 35 minutes. So we're 2 for 2. The Jillian Michael's DVD has two workouts, one for the front of the body, one for the back. I did the front yesterday, I plan to do the rear tomorrow. Expect to hear a great deal of swearing.
I've talked before about my mom's health problems and my desire to avoid them, but I also have read the research, and have the experience - a person who is focusing on her health and who has a regular exercise routine has less depression and anxiety symptoms. The past six months have been tough, I'm not going to lie, and if getting off my butt is going to help, I am going for it. Of course, that is easier said than done - I've known this little tidbit for a long time, and you notice how many times I have started and stopped a health routine (for those who don't know - lots,) but I've been seeing a therapist, and I am getting older, as are my kids, and we need me healthy. It's hard work, though. Please feel free to occasionally kick my rear.
Speaking of kids - here is The Girl, playing with her grandpa's dog, Riley. She loves dogs, and they are more willing to do what she says than our cats. Unfortunately I am terribly allergic to dogs (I had to leave shortly after this picture was taken) and we can't have one (yes, I know how odd it is that I can have cats.) My husband had his vacation last week and we went to central Illinois to visit his family. They are fab people, but I did inform him that next vacation we are going somewhere where family does not live. I am all about saving money, but I really want vacation. Soon. At any rate, because I am allergic to his dad's dogs, I spent a lot of time at husband's grandma's house. We always stay with her, and she is a lovely, and truly classy woman. We chatted, but both of us are readers, and that quiet house was perfect for reading. I finished four novels in the 6 days we were there. One was The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern - one of my new favorites.
Anyway, I'm going to meditate briefly and go to bed. Husband should probably be asleep by now and I can turn off the freaking All-Star game and get some sleep.
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