Keep on Movin'

[Lisa Spagnolo]

Yes, I will admit the mantra for the past few weeks has been that Soul II Soul song.  Keep on movin, don't stop.  Life has thrown many challenges--all of the typical competing priorities of work, family, home & yard maintenance--and vacations!  My cycling has been especially consistent the past few weeks, probably the most since my regular early morning gym visits.  And, these rides have been late in the evening, refreshing after a long day. (some improved times here as well, but often depending on the traffic lights)

I have also been exploring nutrition, and what works for me at this age and stage (I'm not prescriptive about this at all since there are so many food paths).  For the past couple of weeks I have been reducing starchy carbs, gluten, etc., which helped me break through a weight plateau.  Some side benefits include increased energy and a reduction in cravings.

Acts of kindness have come in sweet ways, but again I need discipline to write them all down.  These are highlights.  Lowlights include my ongoing battle with the basic push-up.  It's partly a mental block at this point. 

Contrary to earlier times in my life, however, I'm not letting myself get discouraged by setbacks, including minor injuries, which would have sent me whimpering to the couch in the past.  I try to make sure I am always doing something.  This is a new mental orientation for me, of which the "keep on movin'" mantra is a part.

Don't stop.

[Lisa Spagnolo]

Thanks!  A birthday celebration intervened but did not derail.  The flour/sugar connection is huge (& hard, especially considering la cucina italiana, but I don't have to tell you that. :) ) Encouragement!

[Lisa Clark]

You're doing great! Congrats on breaking the weight plateau. That's what I'm working on now.