[Lady_Di]

Stretched and great work out in the pool today, did not over do, as I tend to. I am not the grrrrl I used to be, and shall not over stretch that darned achilles tendon no more!

Actually seriously I hurt my achilles last fall from stretching too much, too hard, whatever... but it felt so good at the time~

My body has excellent muscle memory and craves to be worked as I used to many many moons ago. For me, I have to practice moderation and listen to my body's other voices. The ones that do not like to nurse an injury for years, ad nauseum, for example.

The good news however, is the achilles, which still gives me much pain (even though I am much nicer to it on a regular basis)... got me to the podiatrist, who ordered me to wear heels. I love that. A phrase I never thought I would hear from a foot doctor. He even gave me inserts and cushions for all my shoes, including my running shoes, which I do not run in, btw. I do low impact walking, hiking and what not. Not into sacrificing my joints now for the sake of moving. I want to keep what I have, preserve function. Not do any more damage than I have to.

Jillian Michaels would hate me~ (probably not :-) ) I believe she and her ilk help a lot of orthopedic surgeons get a lot more clients. And yet, I adore the woman, admire the puck out of her.

Inspiration comes from the strangest places. Mostly from those in the pool with me, the older Silver Sneaker bunch, that are in that pool each and everyday. Suiting up and showing me... again. a theme, no? Socializing and getting moving, excellent for the heart and soul, imo.

Spark People works for me, which I am now checking into again. I forgot how good it can be to be accountable to my own self and utilize that nutrition tracker, exercise tracker, too. Suiting up and showing up... once again! More than half the battle somedays. WW, I joined for research purpose, but I refuse to pay good money on the support. Spark People is free. My favourite word these days. And many many many different support groups, experts in fitness and nutrition, including some of the best online workout videos I have ever seen. Coach Nicole RAWKS!

The Butch Femme contingent has our own team, too! But other teams are very active and welcoming, affirming. I love it there. It is about fitness, lifestyle, making permanent changes you can live with the rest of your life. Gotta love that.

It does a body, mind and soul good.