Sixty days of lifting weights only became a challenge because I had not anticipated the rest days in between lifting to reap the benefits of building muscle. The Zone Fitness offered a variety of classes so burn out or boredom never became an issue, however, it took months to get to that demanding sixty mark.
What were the benefits? One recent occurrence presented itself when I was boarding a plane I proceeded to place my cumbersome carry on in the overhead bin and nearly clocked an unsuspecting flight attendant--two rows behind me. I looked around to see if anyone witnessed this bizarre launching of my belongings and fortunately no one acknowledged my near assault on her. But right then I knew that sixty days worth of lifting had finally paid off--this normally weight laden baggage felt as light as a...well, not quite a feather, but lighter than it had prior to completing goal number 53.
Weight training can be a lonely activity unless you are lucky enough to be surrounded by high energy instructors, motivated friends and my buff husband; I have literally slammed this goal into the ever increasing "done" pile. Now I must continue for there is no rest for the weary, the old, or the undeveloped biceps because I don't want these fine sculptured muscles to return to their wimpy spongy selves. Okay, maybe I am exaggerating a bit on the sculptured part but after a strenuous workout there is a level of confidence and a bit of euphoria that has transformed me. Could the future include a stint with Body Builders for America? No, no, no, no, no; but the next time I am on a plane, I will gracefully lift my bag, show off my newfound strength, and try not to bop anyone's head who may be within satchel range.
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