THE TREADMILL DIARIES

Good morning folks! I am ready to hit the gym today! Especially since my first day back didn't kill me.  It was weird being back and remembering my old quirks like which locker or shower I prefer...but not being able to remember why. Hmmm... Maybe writings on strange gym practices, customs, and culture is coming next.   At any rate, I felt like somewhat of a celebrity amongst gym goers.  Some of the trainers remembered me and welcomed me back.  Even the locker room attendant came to greet me and said, "Oh my! Long time!"  I was happy she didn't say, "Oh my! You got fat!" At any rate, it was great to be back.       I started out on the treadmill.  I was wearing new Nikes, yoga pants, and an extremely large t-shirt to hide my flab.  Just in case my ankle wanted to act up, I confined it in an ace ankle brace.  I just wanted to be sure my body parts were up to be challenged again, before I let them go free. I honestly had an e...

Guess who's coming back?!!   Me! Seriously. I am.  It's been TWO YEARS since I've been on a treadmill and I can honestly tell you that I look like its been four years. :-0   Soooo here's what I'm gonna do about it.  I rejoined the gym...yes, sigh... I had quit when I started graduate school...and I start up again on November 1!!! I am so excited to look like myself again, and to have healthy lungs! I am a singer/songwriter and am about to work on my second CD so I have to make sure the lungs is right chile!  Stay tuned to read about my adventures!! I don't expect it will be easy... Xoxo