Exercise Schmexercise

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Let me make no bones about it.

I.hate.exercise.

What? You didn't hear me?

I. HATE. EXERCISE.

I did the Couch to 5K program almost five years ago. I discovered that I *like* jogging (really just fast walking), but at the same time, also discovered I have no interest in competitive jogging, i.e., formal 5Ks.

Shortly thereafter, we bought a treadmill. I liked that because I could plug in my Kindle and catch up on British TV shows I'd missed. If it was cold outside, I could still jog/walk inside.

The whole "jogging thing" didn't last, however.

I got bored and found TV/Facebook/eating more interesting.

I've been on an exercise hiatus for at least a few years (sad, I know).

Recently, however, I decided I needed to stop being so sloth-like and pick up some form of exercise.

I reached deep into my memory banks and remembered that I used to LOVE Pilates!

My company used to have an instructor come in and do a lunchtime Pilates class that I was a part of. I remembered the benefits I gained- relaxation during a tough workday, improved posture, flexibility, and just the overall good feeling from exercising.

I did some creative Googling (stalking) and found that the instructor we had has her own studio in her house. I contacted her and voila - I now do a mat class on Monday nights!

Yes, it's only one day per week, but it is a workout!

After the first class, my core was killllllling me. (We did TRX, as well as Pilates.)

The last class we did on rollers and used weights. Arms? Killlllling me.

I guess that means it's working, right?

All this to say, that while exercise is NOT my favorite and I still pretty much hate it, I've found a program that I like and that invigorates me...and, as the cartoon says, it's better than being dead 24 hours a day. :)