Author Archives: tsideqah

Matthew West’s song, Do Something, opens with the words, I woke up this morning. Thankfully, I did–just in a hospital bed. My last blog was 48 days ago at the end of a 30 day intense workout schedule. I’ve been feeling great, working hard, leading fitness classes, and enjoying life. Then, a few days ago,Continue reading “ifit VS unfit”

Day 30 – Tonight was a lot like last night, lots of people in the gym. I prefer the crowd a little thinner but, hey, it is what it is any you just have to adjust. And that’s what I’ve been learning to do during this 30-day challenge, adjust. I thought the goal of thisContinue reading “Last Day, Not Really”

Day 29 – This was a really good day at the gym; I didn’t go planning to do any running, but when I got there, the crowd was pretty overwhelming on the floor. In fact, the area where I do my warm-up stretch and the machines I usually use first were all occupied. I guessContinue reading “Running Again”

Day 28 – Sunday in the fitness center a church is fast becoming a favorite workout for me. Getting in to a stepping class and leading it is major fun, it’s sweaty work, and when I mess up trying to lead, everyone gets a good laugh. This part of my workout learning curve is teachingContinue reading “High Steppin’ Again”

Day 27 – I went to the gym late in the day today and being Saturday, not many people were there. That was a good thing for me. I had access to just about everything. Plus, I didn’t feel rushed to get out of someone’s way. So I stretched my time out and worked slower.Continue reading “A Long, Slow Journey”

Day 26 – As much as my mind dreams about the good ole days when I was thinner & quicker, my body needs a lot more rest these days. I’ve never been a heavy or long sleeper, buy now I find myself going to bed earlier so I can still get up at 4 AM every day.Continue reading “Living In The Here & Now”

Day 25 – Running is in my blood, but I’m beginning to wonder if it’s still in my bones, especially my feet.  I love to run. More precisely, I love to sprint. Distance stuff is very hard for me. I have new running shoes–so it was time to run. Laced them up tight, stretched myselfContinue reading “Run Forrest, Run”

Day 24 — Today, like most other days in this quest, I worked about as hard as I can work. Maybe, if I were still working with a trainer, I could work a little harder, but I doubt it. I’m pushing myself almost to the edge of my capability. No complaint here, unless talking aboutContinue reading “Another Day, Another Pain”

Day 23 – Have I mentioned that gym life is difficult? Yeah, at least a few hundred times, I think. The upside is better health and, for some, a better looking physique. I pretty much gave up on that last part a good while ago. I have noticed, though, that the harder I work, theContinue reading “It’s A Hard Life, At Least I Hope So”

Day 22 – Last week, after BODY STRONG & BODY ROCK, I talked about the benefits of stretching. I am more convinced than ever that if I had stretched, like I should all the years, I would’ve been injured less and felt better after every workout.  Now I’m learning to do good warm-up stretches beforeContinue reading “Rolling, rolling, rolling”