5 More Things, Post #3

[usedtobeljs]

1) I have taken two mat Pilates classes, loved them, and signed up for 2 times a week for the rest of January and February.

2) I am a little scared of the Reformer classes, however, and am going to talk to M the studio owner about her recommendations. Maybe I will save those for summertime, after I'm in better shape.

3) However, although I am signed up for a 5K in February, I might be walking it rather than running, because OW MY FOOT.

4) Today Master Danger had to have bloodwork, in advance of next week's teeth-cleaning (to be done under anesthetic, because he's DANGEROUS). He had to fast today, and I am a bad person for depriving him of food. However, he's been fed and he's considering forgiving me.

5) I am happy to report that FINALLY casting for Betrayal is complete. Zawe Ashton will play Emma, wife and adulterer, and Charlie Cox will play Jerry the bad-friend adulterer. WHEEE! Here is a photograph of Robert and Emma in happier days (okay, it's TW Hiddleston and Ashton after a gala in which they read from, yes, Betrayal). This is a hellaciously good-looking cast, y'all.

And hugs to all, and a happy weekend!

Comments

[gwynnega]

I use the Reformer in PT, and I like it a lot. I'm not sure I'd like an entire class built around it, though.

Yay Betrayal casting!

::hugs::

[usedtobeljs]

You are strong and brave, Gwynne!

All hugs and a good weekend, too.

[anne_d]

Best wishes for a successful dental visit for Master Danger!

Good on you with the exercising! I really need to start doing mine again, but there's just so much else needs doing.

[usedtobeljs]

The thing about exercising for me is that I have found movement I enjoy (like walking, dance-exercise, and Pilates). I actually don't feel right if I don't move in the mornings.

Hugs, and I hope you find something not painful you enjoy.

[kathyh]

I do remedial Pilates every week and love it. Even very small exercises can stretch muscles that wouldn’t otherwise be stretched. I think our entire class of ladies and gentlemen, mostly of a certain age, would die if presented with a Reformer. We’re bad enough when the foam rollers come out :)

Best of luck with the teeth cleaning and happy weekend to you too.

[usedtobeljs]

Hee, my first class started with foam-roller work! It was resistance bands for the second class.

What I like about the studio I'm attending: 1) the instructor/owner is accomplished, calm, and great at putting together a workout; 2) the mix of exercisers goes from v.v. fit young women to older folk just keeping it together (ie. me). ;)

All hugs, K! Hope you and J have a great weekend.

[alhbooks]

Yay for all of the above — except 3) for obvious reasons. Once again I am reminded that I feel I should go back to yoga but I keep finding feeble excuses. Congratulations for overcomng that mindset!

[usedtobeljs]

The thing about exercise for me is that I literally feel better when I do some kind of movement, and I do know what kinds of movement I like. :) Do you think your resistance to going to yoga is that you want a different kind of movement?

Anyway, all hugs!

[alhbooks]

Nah, my resistance is about having to be at a specific place at a specific time...that’s a whole different kettle of fish!

[usedtobeljs]

Then maybe you should do yoga on a streaming service or Youtube? I hear good things about Yoga with Adrience.

[janus_74]

Good luck on your 5K! Reformer Pilates looks interesting, I'd need to work my way up to it though...maybe start by stretching once or twice a decade.

[usedtobeljs]

Heee! I do stretch every day, but I'm less flexible than I used to be, alas.

Happy week to you, T!