"a day in the life"

As a forward, I'd like to introduce my Mother, who is also a blogger for Toned Zone. Enjoy her wisdom, and her wit! I always do:)
-J

Today was my flush out day after several days of too much sugar and junk-- so I started the day with a 90 minute hike with my neighbor then followed immediately with a full body weighted workout for 60 minutes.

My breakfast was raw berries after which I went to the grocery store to stock up on fresh fruit for my flush out fruit day. After eating a pile of fresh blueberries, strawberries, cantaloupe, mango and banana I set out for an extended bike ride through the country side. This lasted about 3 hours and by the time I pushed my bike the last leg up my very long and tortuous hill to home I was very exhausted -- time for a nap and more fruit. Then this evening I walked another hour to attend my food addict meeting-- no one showed up-- after a few bitter thoughts I hiked back home again and watered my garden.

So I am now feeling flushed out and physically exhausted and ready to go to bed. Fitness feels so much better than fatness. There is no food high comparable to the high of movement. What a great way to celebrate Canada Day.

I guess I should introduce myself. I am a middle aged chronic dieter who has through a 12 step program and exercise managed to find peace with my body most days. Exercise is my therapy, and the ultimate mood elevator. Someday when I have the time I would like to be a compulsive exerciser rather than compulsive eater.

-R