Gym Hunting

After weighing myself at a doctor's appointment for two of my hurricane clients yesterday I decided that it is time for me to lose a few pounds. Earlier in the week my classmates noted that I had a minefield of triggerpoints and knots in my shoulders. They felt so sorry for me they offered to work on me this weekend. Then, after work yesterday my stress level on a scale of one to ten was at about a 9 1/2 so I decided that not only do I want to lose a few pounds, I MUST decrease my stress level so I don't have a heart attack in my thirties.

I planned on signing up for Curves right away, as I've heard very positive things about Curves from my mom and a few other trustworthy ladies. I was quite disappointed by what appeared to be a very small room with a very small circle of workout equipment, and a very hefty monthly fee. Then I decided to drive to Women's Workout World, where another friend of mine has a membership. My car overheated on the way there so I was left stranded in an Osco parking lot for about an hour waiting for a tow truck.

If I don't decrease my stress level soon I'm afraid something dire will happen. It seems like this year has been a whirlwind of stress - coming from all directions, hitting randomly, and sparing no one in the Fakes/Dever household. We're ready for a break!

I'm afraid it wasn't such a good idea for me to volunteer to help Katrina people at Tinley Park. Today I wasn't even able to go because of the car situation. The whole thing is mighty disorganized and highly stressful and chaotic, and I can't wait until my two weeks are over!

So that's my life right now. I need a gym. I need to treat my body better. I need a massage. I want a big freaking break from it all!