Winter is here. Our gorgeous fall came to an abrupt end on Sunday with crashing temperatures and four inches of snow. I'm pretty sure bike rides are going to be few and far between until spring.
So I drug my feet to the Y today for my first ever spin class today. The good news is that I didn't die! :) Actually, I think I did pretty well. At least until the standing climb near the end of class that had me stopping and sitting on a chair in the corner to catch my breath and recover from my lightheadedness. But I got back on (just in time for the cool down!) and I'll be back. After class, the instructor told me I did great and then my next door spin neighboor told me that it helps to eat something before class; to help keep your blood sugar stable. I laughed to myself- hello Melissa? Do you know nothing about blood sugar and exercise????
Anyway, it was hard, but I felt invigorated afterwards. That is one thing diabetes has taught me, that by doing one hard, challenging thing, other hard things start to look doable. Giving your child a shot when she is crying, "no mommy, I don't want a shot" makes volunteering or speaking up for accommodations at school less intimidating. I'm learning I'm stronger than I think I am.
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