Signing out

Well, that's me done for 4 weeks x 3 classes = 12 classes!! It does NOT feel like that many, as I enjoy them so much. And I had related good news today. Two years ago I had a health check and was told my blood pressure was raised, so I should 'lose weight, exercise more', blah blah. Soon after that I had the start of my back trouble which eventually led to me starting Pilates with Jane. Well, had a check again today and lo and behold my bp is perfect!! Another reason to be glad to be able to exercise: one way or another it's probably the reason my bp is good again. I'm only about four pounds lighter than I was then, so doubt that would have made the difference. It's probably a bit physical, a bit psychological (exercise makes you happier, more positive, less stressed) but whatever, but I'm sure it's the reason it's gone down.

Have had a bad week class attendance wise - parents' evening Tuesday, busiest-week-of-the-month-at-work time and stressed older son who has school assessment on Friday and as a consequence has not been sleeping well (and keeping me awake as a result). May miss my favourite Thursday class as I could be called upon to help mount photos and stick stuff AND may have to miss Saturday, also. Jane is probably thinking she'll never see me again now the blog is finished, but fear not - I'll be back (with my back) for more!!!

So, take it from me, enjoy your healthy body while it's still in good nick, as it's only when it lets you down that you wish you'd taken better care of it. I've been lucky to be able to get back to some sort of fitness, but I've seen plenty of people younger than me on crutches and with sticks and even needing hip replacements in their forties! I'm just grateful that I saw Jane's classes advertised just when I needed them and that they're so welcoming, handy and happy places to go. And here endeth the lesson!

See you all soon.

Jenx