Holiday Hell

It's that time of year again! Time to unbutton the tops of your pants and belly-up to the table. Turkey, stuffing, gravy--OH MY! The holidays are the only acceptable time to gain weight with no consequences. But for some of us this can be a myth. My mobility is my most fragile asset. when I gain weight i can feel it in my legs almost immediately. As someone who loves her food I know more than anyone how detrimental this can be. you literally begin to steal your own independence for brief pleasure. so I urge you, enjoy your holiday, but watch your figure-it is more than your waistline that can be stressed.

A few of my friends have blogs that may help your health goals this holiday season:

http://acebell45.blogspot.com/ Modify some of Ace's exercises to your own body type!

http://weeklycheck-up.blogspot.com/ learn about health issues that have the potential to impact your life!

http://changehascomeoverme.blogspot.com/ gain perspective about your life and inspiration for future goals!

I hope this helps on turkey day!

Mr Exercise and Me.

I will say it, I will shout it, I will put it on a banner in Times Square: I HATE EXERCISE AND IT HATES ME. Our relationship has been necessary but very hurtful over the years. While it has tracked me down and caught me when I tried to escape and though I have cheated on Mr. Exercise with chocolate cake and ice cream, it has always lurked there, in the background. Acting like a clingy boyfriend who just can't take a hint. And although Mr.Exercise has seduced me onto the treadmill with the promise of weight loss or better mobility I can never forget his affair with surgery and rehab. So if you feel the same way or would like to tell me about your experience with Mr Exercise take the poll or write a comment. But don't let him know, he is the jealous type, after all.