For those of you who aren't currently living in the rain-soaked Sacramento Valley, then let me tell you that it is just that. I think it's been going for over a week now, with a couple days of a slight break. I personally love it. I find it soothing, considering the funk I've been in for almost a week. Mood reflecting weather comforts me; as does my Mumford & Sons station on Pandora. Today has been the heaviest and most consistent of the precipitative week, and since I couldn't find the baby's rain jacket I didn't feel quite right about taking her out in the 43 degree weather, bundled with blankets or not. Nothing is worth a sick baby.
So I looked online for a free Pilates video (I haven't quite been able to justify a netflix subscription). Little did I know what I was in for. I forgot how much I hated Pilates in high school. I prefer getting my pride beat down in a ballet class, where the movements are fairly fluid and most people look at least a little uncomfortable. I found an hour long video of some lady and her friends in what looks like a basement turned gym. I was skeptic at first, but after the first fifteen minutes, I had broken a slight sweat. Because I was foolish enough to start with a baby underfoot, I took a break for a few hours until she went back down for a nap. I admit I wimped out a few times: the lunges (makes me appreciate Joanna in the worst way); the sit-ups (does anyone have any tips on how to make your neck not feel as if it's strangling you?); and the plank (in my defense, I was wearing swishy pants on carpet and barefoot). But I definitely did more than I thought I could or than I would have previously would have.
It's hard working out. I just finished a bit ago, and I feel exhausted. My whole body hates me and I have a headache. Does that change, the more your body gets used to it?
Well, I have baby suitcases to pack, assignments to finish, and clothes to change. Can't go to college group looking like a crazy!
One last question: what are your favorite things to wear when you exercise? brands? types? shoes? etc? I'm getting rather tired of weird t-shirts and sleeves. Plus, once summer comes, I expect to get tan.
with love and healthy wishes.
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