back to the gym…

So today K and I hit the gym.  We have had a gym membership for ever…but neither of us has gone in a VERY long time.  I think that it has been about a year and a half since I last went.  So, it has been a long time coming (the return to the gym).  I guess we finally came to the point where we both decided that we are both too overweight and unfit.  Neither of us can take it anymore! 

 Also, my acupuncturist has been suggesting some “activity” for a while.  “Just a little more activity than you are used to,” he said, “it will be very effective.”  I have been using the excuse of the bad winter weather…and the fact that it is too dark before & after work.  The TCM belief is that infertility is caused by ”patterns of disharmony,” (which are different for everyone) and are conditions that affect the kidney, liver, spleen, uterus, and others.  Of course, the treatments are different, but the goal of TCM is all the same, to restore the body’s natural balance.  Apparently, a balanced spleen likes activity.  Yet another good reason to get my butt moving.    

It felt good to go.  I was proud that I finally got off my big butt, drove to the gym, and huffed it out on the elliptical.  Even if it was only for 35 minutes!  It was a good place to start back.  I plan to go each morning before work…so that if I have to work late in the evening, it’s no excuse. 

My body is sore now.  The muscles in my legs, back and arms are burning…but I still feel good. 

Now, the thing to do is to keep it up.  Of course, I need to eat well too.  That’s my next project.  Although, we did pretty well today.  A bagel for breakfast and a salad bar for lunch…no dinner yet, but that should come soon.

So, here we go!  One day at a time, right? 

 Happy 2008!