Diane

I have been trying to figure out how to go about this weightloss thing.  I know I want to use weights and I love the ones at the Y, but they have limited hours and I find it difficult to fit it into my day.  I’ve done all of the antibacterial things to try to keep the kids from getting bugs there, but nothing seems to work.  I am currently paying for something that I go to once every few weeks.

So, insanity struck.  There is a black lab/german shepherd mix that needs a home and I’ve decided to take her.  I really enjoy walking outside as it does so much more for me mentally than just walking on a treadmill or using an elliptical machine.  Even though I live in a safe neighborhood, I would feel much safer walking with a big black dog.  Now I just have to figure out how to tell my husband that I’m getting another dog.

I may take some of the rebate money from the government and invest in a Total Gym.  We had one years ago and I loved it, but since I didn’t use it, we sold it.  I have always wished I’d spoken up and said no to the sale.  Now I just need to cancel my Y membership.  If I find it’s not working, I’ll join again in December when they waive the enrollment fee.

I will be getting up early to go walking.  I’ve found if I stay up when I wake up early, I’m much more awake during the day than if I go back to sleep or sleep later anyway.  I’m tired (no pun intended) of not doing what works well for me. 

So, there it is.  New dog, no gym, weights at home and, one thing I didn’t mention, going to church again.  I must get over my fear of new situations to live the life I feel I need to.

Have a wonderful Monday everyone!  It’s a new week, let’s make it a good one.