Exercise helps!!
I was unloading a bunch of old clothes, kids’ stuff, etc and on the way to the local Moore County Coalition, when I realized there was something in my car I needed to keep!
It was one of those Jane Fonda exercise steps I had bought back in the early or mid 90’s! I remembered how I used to just get it out of the closet, start stepping away at the music, and 30 minutes later sweating like crazy.
I kept that step. I am turning 40 in 1 month. When I used to go to step class I was in my early 20’s. I wanted to find that youth and energetic feeling again.
I have a $45 per month membership at a local gym - do I go? Nope.. I had a fancy elliptical machine - did I use it? Nope… Now I have this step. I get it out onto the garage floor, put on my headphones and step away. Guess what else - I listen to my mp3 player that my wonderful sister Beth bought me, and my terrific husband downloaded music to for me. I was listening to 80’s music and the type of rhythm that used to energize me in my 20’s!
I’m not sure where this is all headed, but I know now that some things really do help mental and physical well being, and sometimes thinking back on youthful memories helps to feel that same age again. I hope to keep it up.