Overdrive

I just want to start by saying that my brain has been going in a thousand different directions, and I can coherently think about them all. Its quite a relief to no longer feel like I'm in quite as bad of a stupor as I was.

So. I'm starting to get to the point where I'm trying to get healthy again.
My first step is to start taking my multivitamins again and drinking more water. I've successfully done both for 3 days straight now! With water, I'm taking it slow, starting with 3 cups of water a day. I'm not even used to that much, so I've been running to the bathroom a ton!

Anyways, my next stage is to start exercising again. I will be starting running (is my plan, but its cold out, so we'll see when I actually start doing that). And I found a 5 week starting workout routine for dancers.

And, of course, I'm going to be stretching so I can dance again! I already have 3 songs I'm wanting to choreograph to:

 

This one, I've already got some choreography started on. I love this song, partially because it puts words behind what I had been feeling for so long. I also really like the unique sound of it.

You may know this one if you've listened to the radio at all. I really like the grungy, sassy feel of it.

And this one is way outside my bubble, but every time I hear it on the radio, I just want to choreograph to it!

That's all I have for now!



Choosing a gym

I decided to start looking at fairly popular workout places for people who don't have a free access through school or apartment complexes, like the YMCA and The Rush. Why don't these websites have monetary sections? That's most likely going to be my biggest deciding factor for choosing a place to go is just how much it costs and if I can afford it. Oi.

Is exercising feasible?

Well, here I am again. In the crew room of McDonald's. I was working on my grocery list in the lobby, but my head was (and still is) pounding and there were screaming children. Those two don't mix well.

Lately, I've been thinking about exercising again. Research shows it releases endorphins, or happy hormones as I like to call them. My main concern is that I'll get stressed out with trying to find time to exercise. And that if I do, soon I'll be out of school, how will I exercise? I hate actual running since it hurts all my joints so much and I have to weight equipment at my house. So would I pay to exercise? If that's the case, it may stress me out more for the mere fact that I'm trying to pay for things on my own and its hard enough as it is. I'm hoping it gets better as I'll start being able to work more.

But how do I start back to exercising? I know they suggest doing things you like. Me, I like dancing and jump-roping and even doing the elipticals (especially if I have music). The elipticals is the one thing that can actually keep my interest for 30 minutes when I'm by myself.

Weight-lifting is a while other entity in and of itself. I have to be super careful or I'll make the bones in my joints come semi-out-of-place and rub up against each other, which is incredibly painful the next day when the whole area is inflamed.

I've thought about taking up pilates again. I really enjoy that, even though it kicks my butt. I've done it once with my boyfriend and that was really enjoyable, mainly because I was trying not to laugh at him the entire time. I've also been thinking about trying yoga as well. Its apparently really good for flexibility and balance and for the spinal alignment. Problem: they suggest finding a class to go to. That may not work too well for me since a lot of classes are when I'm working or at school.

So I guess I just have to figure things out. When I do, I'll let you know. It won't happen until at least December though. Need to finish this semester first.