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So the cold and dreary days have left me a bit stir crazy…and a few pounds heavier, sadly. I’ve decided it’s time to head back to the gym and start getting this body of mine in shape. After checking out the large and spacious YMCA, I realize it’s just too expensive; instead, I sample some classes at a small and affordable gym for ladies only.

Since I haven’t done a hard-core class in well over a year, I start out with a “Gentle Fitness” class. I’m forcing myself to go slow and not rush into the very-cool-but-probably-intense “Zumba” class. I had back surgery in November of 2008 (with good results), and I’ve been a bit timid to do certain things. Anyway, I walk into the class and I’m greeted by a dozen or so women, all of whom appear to be over 60. So this is what it’s come to, has it?

The moves are really basic, but as the teacher progresses through the class, she gives us tips on how to make it harder. And wow, suddenly I’m starting to feel the burn and I look around at these ladies imagining how much harder it must be on their bodies; and I think, Good for you! Way to take care of yourself. It’s sweet, actually, and makes me think of my Mom; I can imagine us taking a class like this together (if we lived close by, that is). I make a mental note to call and tell her about it.

This really is a good, gentle start. Now all I have to do is ignore the voice in my head, the one that thinks it’s 25 years old and wants to do cool stuff like this.

Somehow I have to find a happy medium, between the above and this…

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How about you? How has your exercise regimen changed over the years? What’s working for you?