looking back...

Since I've been exercising and eating better lately, it's made me think back to when I was in the best shape of my life, in high school. In the fall, I was on the tennis team and in the spring I was on the track team. So, I always got the exercise I needed. It was like a free membership to a gym and free personal trainers (coaches).

I wish I had realized back then how great that was! I would kill to have that now! I totally took it for granted. Sprint drills, running laps, practice everyday, summer camps to keep me in shape, weight lifting for track (I wasn't a runner, I threw discus and javelin). Damn! I didn't realize how great I had it. I mean, yeah, I worked my ass off and complained half the time but I looked great, if I do say so myself. However, I only realize that now. When I was in high school I really didn't care what I looked like. Now that I need to lose a few pounds (ok, a lot!) I realize how I once was in pretty good shape. I just wish I had all of those free resources again, it would be so much easier to stay motivated when someone else is pushing you. I guess I have to be my own personal motivator. It helps to have that image of me in high school, at least I know what I can look like, if I just put forth some more effort. So, hopefully, when the wedding finally gets here, I will be a little closer to the person I once was.

Jaime, lets go play tennis soon!