Living well

I signed up with a gym three months ago, and have been exercising regularly since, hitting the gym two to three times a week, either training with my personal trainer or taking cardio or stretching classes.

I surprise myself that I can keep it up. I have neglected my body for the past 10 years or so, relying on my good Asian genes to keep myself in shape instead of exercising and eating properly. But now that I am reaching 34, I realise good genes can only take me this far, and I find myself needing to work out in order to stay fit. In the beginning, I felt terrible. I was out-of-breathe, I couldn't touch my toes, and my muscles ached everywhere. I felt like a 70 years old grandmother. But thank God I've always been a persistent person. I am someone who don't give up easily. Now, I enjoy exercising and have influenced my dear CH to follow suit. My personal trainer tells me I have improved tremendously. And the other day, CH complimented me that my tummy feels more muscular to the touch. It feels good to be complimented! :-D

Now I have a happy problem. I used to get depressed over the baby issue. But now I'm not sure I want to interrupt a lifestyle that I enjoy by getting pregnant! I didn't wake up one morning thinking I don't want children anymore, but I am eventually accepting the positive aspects of modern life without children. What's more, we just bought a new home that does not have room for baby, so if I suddenly get pregnant now, I can only say God, you really have a good sense of humour, and then have a good laugh with CH and go on to accept God's gift with joy. Perhaps, living well is to live for the moment, and not worry about tomorrow.