starting Monday off right

I was never one for exercise growing up.
I ate what I wanted when I wanted
Drank way too much soda
I was small and I loved it.

When I got married I was a size 2.
I loved it :)
I felt confidant and was incredibly happy with my body.

Over the past two years I had gained weight.
This winter was a low point for me.
With finding out I'm Hypothyroid and had mono on top...
I was constantly exhausted. {I'm not even exaggerating.}
I never wanted to do anything but sleep or lay down.
And along with the horrid fatigue I was experiencing....
the scale began to climb....
I had enough in January.
135 was too heavy for my personal preference.
I didn't feel good about myself
and I wanted to make a change.

Mitch and I joined Gold's gym
My goal was to make it there 3 times a week.
2 months later I'm pleased too say that I've kept that goal and have made it 4-6 times most weeks.

There are two things that are making a wonderful difference in my life and the way I view myself.
Yoga and Pilates.
It's seriously one of the best parts of my week.
Monday and Friday mornings I've been going to yoga.
It has been the perfect way to start and finish the week.
Monday and Wednesday night I attend Pilates.
I've seen a difference in my body and strength.

I've discovered that working out not only boosts my self image...
but also my energy and mood.
I never thought I'd be someone to fall in love with exercising....
It has become something I love and need.

This morning I got up and headed to yoga just after 8.
It was a beautiful morning.
Mother nature decided to wait until March to grace us with snow....
I enjoyed the beauty of it as I drove to the gym.
Happiness flooded through me.

Yoga was absolutely perfect.
My body needed it as always.
I left energized and eager to start my week.
{Monday's are a million times better after yoga}
Grabbing breakfast burritos for Mitch and I
Looking at my snow covered flowerbed....
Changing and hurrying to get to work on time...



Hello Monday.... Thanks for the fabulous day!