NYC Therapy

I just got back from a wonderful trip to NYC with my husband and I truly feel alive again! I could feel the stress actually start melting away as we boarded the plane and continued as we sat there, just the two of us. Uninterrupted. At peace. For several hours, it continued to feel like it was just the two of us again, as we sat on that plane. Obviously, we love our family and neither of us would change a thing about it, but connecting on that level is difficult to do at home when you're surrounded by commitments and expectations and household chores. For three and a half incredible days, we reverted to looking out for one another more consistently; to holding hands, sneaking glances and flirting. We complimented each other more and spoke about the other with great pride, as if to show off a little. We sometimes sat next to each other in silence, but still connected, and other times we just talked. About nothing in particular or things we were enjoying. We were close again. And it was nice to know that it was all still there, underneath the daily grind of it all. It was like breathing fresh air for the first time, again. He's my fresh air. It's easy forget our spouse's little nuances that truly made us fall crazy in love with them. But I saw them all! Together we saw many beautiful, amazing and interesting sights in that Big Apple. We ate till our hearts' content and drank wine, enough to make us giddy! We visited an old friend and laughed like crazy. We had an incredible adventure. But the best part of all was seeing my husband again, in that light. And reconnecting again.

Motivation

I struggle with motivation when it comes to exercise. And I know I'm not alone. I seem to be on a roller coaster where I'm pumped and high about working out for a while, but slowly lose steam and find it difficult to get up off the sofa. I even clean my house rather than go for a run if given the choice. I also have what I like to refer to as OCD tendencies. In this case, it means that if I don't start a workout routine on, say, Sunday, then starting on Monday already seems out of order for that week. As a result, I may end up putting off beginning said work out until the following Sunday. This is the place I find myself in TODAY, late Sunday evening. My plan is to get up and do my short cardio and weights DVD in the morning which would be the best time for this as the rest of the day tends to zip right by. Did I mention I wasn't a morning person? Anyway, this IS my plan. My long term goal is to lose another 10-12 lbs. and to do it by eating healthy foods and exercising. I don't want to end up being like many of the patients I see daily with a list of health issues as they get older. I want to be a positive example for my daughter and I need to do this by setting the example to begin with. I also want to look hot in jeans! Cross your fingers for me and stay tuned...