Hi All,
Happy Monday. I'm Olly and I just posted last night (under Abs) for the first time; however I've been lurking a long time. I'd love to join you and share the struggle to get fit! Or, as those I someday aspire to be: stay fit. I was thrilled when I saw that you folks started this group recently and it was one of the things that made me finally come out of hiding (as in Olly-Olly-in come free... until XTexan taught me it's Olly-Olly-Oxen free to some) Well, out of hiding and plodding like an ox this morning, I took myself to the gym for my first session with a trainer and a new membership. I've had previous gym experiences, but they've fizzled out rather quickly, every one of them. I'm hoping this new combo of posting, joining you folks and starting an exercise routine will all be the start of a new begininning. I'm 46, married and have one daughter who is a lovely 9 years old! I've been privately and secretively dealing with my alcohol demon. Haven't talked to DH about it. I've lied about it. This last year has been the worst and best of times. I've had "hit bottom" experiences in the past year with with drinking binges, a few horrible withdrawals and several black outs. All of this I've kept to myself (although I'm sure the issue in general is no secret to most folks) Anyway, I've also made some good progress by going AF for extended periods of time and having fewer and fewer drinking episodes. Posting yesterday was my commitment to declare myself AF... and start taking care of me. This group will be very important to me. Geez, at 46 I feel like I've got a finite number of years left to really get this body toned and in it's best shape... so now's the time! And, looking forward to the next 20 years without alcohol won't balance all the years it's been beating me up, but at least it's a good long stretch to look forward to. So, I'm in!! Today is Day One and it's a great day.
take care, Olly
Happy Monday. I'm Olly and I just posted last night (under Abs) for the first time; however I've been lurking a long time. I'd love to join you and share the struggle to get fit! Or, as those I someday aspire to be: stay fit. I was thrilled when I saw that you folks started this group recently and it was one of the things that made me finally come out of hiding (as in Olly-Olly-in come free... until XTexan taught me it's Olly-Olly-Oxen free to some) Well, out of hiding and plodding like an ox this morning, I took myself to the gym for my first session with a trainer and a new membership. I've had previous gym experiences, but they've fizzled out rather quickly, every one of them. I'm hoping this new combo of posting, joining you folks and starting an exercise routine will all be the start of a new begininning. I'm 46, married and have one daughter who is a lovely 9 years old! I've been privately and secretively dealing with my alcohol demon. Haven't talked to DH about it. I've lied about it. This last year has been the worst and best of times. I've had "hit bottom" experiences in the past year with with drinking binges, a few horrible withdrawals and several black outs. All of this I've kept to myself (although I'm sure the issue in general is no secret to most folks) Anyway, I've also made some good progress by going AF for extended periods of time and having fewer and fewer drinking episodes. Posting yesterday was my commitment to declare myself AF... and start taking care of me. This group will be very important to me. Geez, at 46 I feel like I've got a finite number of years left to really get this body toned and in it's best shape... so now's the time! And, looking forward to the next 20 years without alcohol won't balance all the years it's been beating me up, but at least it's a good long stretch to look forward to. So, I'm in!! Today is Day One and it's a great day.
take care, Olly
(Unless it's time to go to the gym... and then I can't help it)
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