I know I’m out of shape, but there is nothing like trying to get back in the swing of things with a workout to prove it. Oh my goodness. I visited my Zumba class yesterday, and boy oh boy let me tell you, I’m feeling it today.
First of all it was good seeing everyone (some old and some new faces). I loved getting all of my hugs and kisses. My intentions were to pop in, say hello and do some movements in a chair. Ha! That did not happen. As soon as the music started playing and I recognized the song, my body went into autopilot mode and I started to shake a tail feather. My mind remembered the movements (that was good), and in my mind I thought I could jump right back in. However, my back and knees felt differently.
I’m definitely not ready to return full throttle. For that matter, I’m not even ready to go half throttle, lol. I only did a half hour and my body is feeling it, but it sure felt good (mentally) to be back in the house.
What I learned from my “return to zumba” moment is that I still love moving my body. I want to be able to return to zumba and all of the other activities I enjoy and which helped me to lose weight in the past. Perhaps the day will come when I will be able to partake once again. But I think the biggest lesson I learned is that the journey I am re-starting at age 48 is not the same journey I started at age 45.
My body has changed. Things are different and I must acknowledge, accept and respect that. What I was able to do 3 years ago, I’m not able to do today, at least for the moment. My approach has to be different. I can still reach my goals but I have to take a different route, and that’s okay!