Adventures of a Skinny Girl Wannabe: Natural Highs

Reality TV Junkie

Survivor Guatemala
Last night was the big tribe merge. The tribes came together and made the new tribe, but still seemed to keep to tribal lines very strictly. It seemed throughout the show as though Jamie would go for his rude comments to the other tribe members, but Brandon was the one to be voted off for being a strong team member and serious threat. It will be interesting to see how much longer Bobby Jon can survive with the other team gunning for him to go next.
Martha Stewart's Apprentice
No matter what Martha does she just doesn't seem as dynamic as Donald Trump does. The teams did terrible on their marketing pitches and Martha ended up firing two different women at the same time for the mistake. This would have seemed very dynamic if it was Trump firing them, but instead it just seemed a bit dull. I wasn't sorry to see either of the women go, the blonde squad.
The Biggest Loser Update
I was sad to see Mark go last night on the Biggest Loser, but couldn't believe how wonderful he looked in his after-the-show interview. He was down by 150 lbs. and looked marvelous! I love to see great weight loss stories and how young and viberant everyone feels with their weightloss.
Survivor Guatemala
I was sad to see Amy go. She was such a "tough girl" and really gave the game her all. Thanks for a great game Amy!

Little Earthquakes

Jennifer Weiner: In Her Shoes
I started this book before the movie was recently released with Cameron Diaz and Shirley McLaine. I really enjoyed this book because of the character development between the two sisters and the plot was always interesting and kept me guessing. I want to go to see the movie now that I have finished the book to see if it does this book justice. (****)
Jane Green: Jemima J
I loved this book in describing the weightloss and emotional changes of Jemima! I could relate with this book. (****)
Joann Hornak: Adventures of a Salsa Goddess
Absolutely loved this book! It made me want to get up and salsa all night! (*****)
Jennifer Weiner: Little Earthquakes
This book had its moments: sad, emotional, angry, happy etc. But an all together good read! (****)

November 09, 2005

Natural Highs

Last night I felt like I had such a boring day that all I wanted to do was go home, curl up with a blanket and watch tv. Instead of letting myself fall into this pattern I forced myself to go to the gym.

I climbed on the treadmill a little hesitant at first, and then I turned my Ipod music up and the fast-paced rhythm of the Pussy Cat Girls filled my head and suddenly I was running. Throughout my workout my music took me to many different places as I continued throughout my workout. I moved to the elliptical trainer for the next 30 minutes of my workout and was enchanted by Enya and Casting Crowns. Suddenly I realized that I had done it. I had completed my workout!

After leaving the gym for the night I suddenly felt energized, powerful and strong! This is the feeling that I love about working out. The sudden natural high that comes after completing your workout and the feeling of being strong and healthy.

Once I have completed my workout and have this feeling I wonder why I ever considered "not working out" for the evening. Why wouldn't you want to feel this "natural high" each and every night of your life? That is the age old question.

Until then, I will continue to visit the gym for my usual visits.

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