I feel like I often harp on the idea of accountability, but it really is an important concept that I all too often disregard...

Animals and people both couple up as a means of support and help to each other... The disciples went out in pairs...  I guess it's always good to know that you're not alone in whatever trials you might have.

In the past 3 years since we moved and I was working full-time nights with no sleep for days at a time I have put on some weight... I still exercise just enough so that I don't fall out when I do exercise, but not enough to really lose the weight.  Life is also just much busier now, and I am somehow lacking in the 2-3 hours a day I used to spend at the gym before homeschooling, etc...

So... 2 friends of mine were talking about how we as homeschooling mothers should be supportive of each other in this area and felt that they should exercise together each week...  Of course I nosed in and wanted to get involved too...

Quite frankly it's been really good for me... I am more than a bit OCD, but then all of your best nurses are...  I feel like I have been able to really focus in on the exercise and really get involved in it... not just going thru the motions...

We have been at it for about a month, and it's been okay, but not too strenuous....

Today was different... I feel like I am really mentally in it now and came up with a more advanced routine...  right now I really feel like jello from my arms to my ankles... but in a good way...

I'm not just wanting to build momentum for the short term, but a healthy attitude and habits that are integrated into my life...

I'm 39 years old and if exercise doesn't become a regular part of my lifestyle now, I'm afraid that in a few years it will be too late...   Now I'm not talking T-Tapp or walking leisurely around the neighborhood... I want to be able to run 5 miles again and really lift weights again and feel good about how I'm treating my body and how it's treating me.  I want to be capable of hiking the Appalachian trail from Ga to ME if I feel like it and not be limited by the state of my shape...

I next need to focus on my diet, and take the time to plan out our menus.  So often I get lazy and resort to the quickest, but not necessarily the healthiest, thing....

So... I am sitting here unable to lift my arms off my desk and glad that I don't have to go up the stairs anymore right now.... BUT it is a good feeling....  I hope that my Chicken Friend and SSW are hurting good, too....