Yes,
really. I did it. I went to the gym. It's the beginning of the year and I
dressed myself and hauled it out to the gym. I stumbled (literally) climbing on
to the treadmill, I had to figure out how to use the crazy thing and away it
went. I was going with or without my leg! Heavens yes, I went SLOW, yes, I just
went 12 minutes. But, I went and that is what matters. I (again, literally)
stumbled off the treadmill, with my iPod, jacket, lip balm, sunglasses and
required towel in hand. I broke wind (no, not farting) and dragged myself over
to the drinking fountain to drink. I forgot my water, of course. At the
drinking fountain there was a guy washing his hands in the fountain! Really?
Yes, I lost my appetite. Forgot the water, used some antibacterial gel and sat
down in the waiting area for Dan to finish up.
I sat and
thought I should have done better. Then, reality struck in, I went and did! I
am proud of myself for just completing the process! I only went for about 12
minutes at a quarter of a mile, at hold on to your hat, a speed of 1.5! Hey,
it's a place to start! If I can do that in a week, than next week I can up it.
I could have gone until I was exhausted but then I would be done for the day.
Sad, but true. I want to shower and go to the store and enjoy the beautiful
weather. I did what I could do and I will get better! Are there older people
who can do better? Yes. But how many of them have had weight loss surgery and a
stroke? Yeah, there will always be the stronger, faster people out there and I
need to be alright with that. I am getting there, my family makes me feel like
I should go better, do more, be the best, but reality says I just need to
figure out what works for me. It is an all new me and I am figuring it out as I
go along!
As I sat
in the chair, I checked out the people and their clothes, of course. I came to
the conclusion that no one who joins the gym in this neighborhood is poor. They
all have really nice shoes! The cheapest shoes I saw were Sketchers. I know it
isn't about having a name brand but I am just sayin'! I thought I would head to
the Nike Woman store and have some Nikes made with pink and black, very
lightweight. Sounds fun, eh?
I know I
need a bag to haul all my stuff in. I knew which one I would make my gym bag
for now. I saw socks, they weren't very festive but I know how important good
socks are! I am not being sarcastic, good socks are truly important. I think
that is where I will begin. I also looked at hairdos, of course! My hair is
thinning from surgery (normal) it is awkward to pull it up for me without the
full use of my left arm so I need a hat. Baseball caps are not for me because I
still have to ponytail it. I want one of those winter hats with a sock monkey
design. Yes, I know it's weird but I think it will work and so you know what I
will be looking to buy! Oh, I checked out the guys too, hehehe. They looked
clean and some were definitely cool and some definitely were trying to be cool.
We had the old men and the high school boys, ultimately, this short, chubby,
bald guy with sweat pouring off of him rounded the corner, THAT was my guy! He
loves me and even better, I love him and we are adding another chapter to our
book of us. I know...ugh...really? You betcha'!
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