New activity for me

Well, I did it. I took a taekwondo class.

My girls have been taking classes since last fall. Parents can take classes for free, but I made excuses: not enough time, too fat, too old, bad knees, etc.

Taking a class was a big step for me. I wasn't planning to take a class last night. I took my girls for buddy night. Their class finished, and we were getting some paperwork done when the adults started coming in for their buddy class. One of the ladies about my age (who just earned her black belt) encouraged me to attend buddy night because she needed a partner. I'd already made plans to start attending the lunchtime classes next week, but I wasn't psyched up for a class last night. Since I had clothing that would work, I decided to do the class.

I think I overdid a couple of the stretches. I had a hard time remembering the parts of the form in order, but everyone assures me it gets easier.

I also made a plan with a friend to go 2x a week at lunch time. Going to class with another mom gives me someone to be accountable to. I've been telling myself that I'll walk or exercise on my own, but I haven't done it. Having scheduled classes make it more likely that I'll follow through.

Lynn, the lady who encouraged me to come to last night's class, is petite and slim. I was shocked when she told me that in the first year she took taekwondo, she lost 87 pounds. I hope I can duplicate her success.

I am excited about adding a regularly scheduled activity. Cheer me on.