Late Night at the Gym

I don't usually recommend waiting until late in the day to go to the gym, but yesterday got away from me so I ended up there at 9 pm. I almost didn't go, but I'm so glad I did. It was actually kind of peaceful. Not too crowded, kind of a quiet crowd, not to mention that I saw new faces I don't usually see when I go earlier in the day. Not bad at all.

The other day I saw one of my acquaintances at the gym working out. She has been posting that she joined a coached group, called Team Heugly. I think they do a good job, but I gave her a whole workout plan a few months ago. I guess she didn't love it or got tired of it. Anyway, we'll see what she does with this. People, in general seem to neglect the nutrition part. Working out is great, but you don't get what you want unless you eat right too. I know because I worked out hard for years and years, but my body never changed because I used it as a license to eat whatever I wanted to.

How did this happen?

Wow!! Facing bankruptcy and divorce all at the same time. I guess it happens to people, but it shouldn't happen all at once. I have been pretty conservative in my lifetime, saving money, not going in debt, and not over spending. The problem happened when I thought I could open a business. It could have been a very nice little business, but I picked the wrong partners. They took over and pushed me out. I can't really blame them for the whole failure; I needed to be more assertive and make some demands. Come to think of it, that could be the root cause of my failed relationship. I'm always trying to be nice and failing to stand up for myself. I am a pleaser for sure. What a bomb!!

I'm glad I have my passion for exercise to help me through this. I also have strong faith in my Savior. This life will seem like a small dot on an infinite line when it is over. I just have to make it through with some honor and dignity.

Have I ever posted "before" and "after" pictures? I can't believe it's me. I did it the hard way, strict exercise and nutrition. I'm never going back.  I absolutely love being smaller and of course healthy and fit.

I came across this new product called Unicity Balance (haven't ever tried it yet). I absolutely HATE multi-level marketing, but the product is "legit." People are losing weight on this product and as a health care professional, I have studied and researched it and I understand how it works. I just want to sell it to help people. I really don't buy into all the hype about making a "million" bucks. Anyway check it out. The way it works doesn't just help with weight control. It's mainly soluble fiber with some phytosterols. It essentially lowers the glycemic index of the foods you eat by slowing absorption and lowers your bad lipids while increasing your good lipids. It lowers cholesterol overall.  I want to try it to see if it will lower my cholesterol. Even though I eat pretty well, my cholesterol is on the high side (a function of genetics).