Friday, March 16, 2012

How's the Weather?

We leave today for Disney and I've been stressing out for days about not working out while we're gone. The hubs gave his "approval" for me to work on my swimming, so I'll be doing that. I plan on getting some squats, sit ups, push ups, etc. in each day, too. Not sure how well that's going to go over, but whatever. If everyone is sitting around watching TV, it shouldn't be a big deal, right? One would think, anyway. But I know better.

Yesterday I had the longest conversation with a friend about Olympic weightlifting. It was awesome. I've never discussed it with anyone (outside of the gym) for that long. Typically when I'm having a conversation with someone about working out (and now lifting) it goes something like this:

Person: So what's been going on with you?
Me: The kids, blah blah blah.
Person: What about YOU though?
Me: Well, CrossFit blah blah...
Person: Uhhhh...
Me: And I've started doing weight lifting.
Person: Uhhh.. Bet you're getting big muscles. So how's the weather there???


That's an exaggeration for some, not so much for others. But yesterday... Yesterday my friend actually asked what exactly I'm doing with the weight lifting. I gave her my generic response and she persisted. The questions kept coming. It was awesome. I wish that people would realize that if I choose to tell them something, it's because it is important to me.

I love talking about working out. And my kids. I could talk about the kids and working out all day if you'd let me. The kid thing is covered... Tends to happen when most of your friends are mothers. But talking about working out, not so much.

So anyway! If I post anything in the next week it will be from my phone and short. I'm sure at some point I'll come across a thought that I'll need to get out. Right now though I have to hit the box one last time before we leave in a few hours!!