December 29th is my 58th birthday. Frankly, I never thought I would make it this far. Not that I have had a risky life – it’s just that my parents both died youngish – mother on the day before her 57th birthday and father on the day before his 61st (note the pattern. But then they did make lifestyle choices popular in the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s – eat hardy, smoke ‘em if you’ve got ‘em and have a couple of drinks - at the time, all of which were recommended by 9 out 10 doctors as good choices.
In junior high school my friend’s mother mentioned the nutritionist Adele Davis and her book Let’s Eat Right to Keep Fit. It was the first time that I was aware that nutrition is choice and that it could determine how you look, act and feel. I discovered B vitamins and the power of wheat germ. This was the 60’s and we were into flower power and health foods.
I still believe in the healing power of food and exercise. For instance, this morning I started my day with a cup of tea and an orange. Then I ran on my treadmill for 30 minutes. For breakfast I had a smoothie made with protein powder, soy lecithin, hemp seeds, almond milk and frozen blueberries.
I started teaching aerobics in 1989 and I loved leading the class in routines I choreographed to songs that I selected. I got an endorphin rush not only from the workout but also from being in front of the group. But after 16 years of teaching 12 - 15 classes a week I began to get burned out. I was physically exhausted and was emotionally drained. I was looking for a change when my friend Diane suggested I take a Pilates Instructor course. I knew that I had to do something or leave the fitness industry all together. I had no idea how much of an impact that course would have on the rest of my life. From the people that I have met to the opportunities that I have experienced. Pilates is my passion. And it is this passion that I hope to share with you on my journey with this blog.
Namaste, you are on your way to better living the pilates way.
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