It feels good to be working out again.

For the past four years, my definition of exercise includes doing my mommy chores, carrying my son, typing on my keyboard, pressing the keys on the remote control, and strolling in the mall with my family. Fortunately, I don’t eat much so gaining excess weight isn’t a problem. In fact, I’m always underweight.

After taking my recent blood test which showed higher than normal cholesterol level again, I knew I already have to give up my sedentary lifestyle and take my doctor’s advice seriously: go on low-fat diet and EXERCISE. Otherwise, I’ll have to start taking maintenance medicines. Ouch!

It would have been nice if I just joined my mommy friends in their thrice-a-week early morning dance sessions in the parking lot of SM Southmall. But since my hubby usually leaves the house around 5AM everyday and I couldn’t just leave my son in the care of our helper to be away for more than an hour, I was left with no choice but to do exercises on my own.

The other day, I pulled out my running shoes and workout VCDs from the closet. I had planned to start my workout regimen yesterday but I was too lazy to do it. I should have done it a month ago when my blood test showed my cholesterol level was shooting up. But it was easier to resort to delaying tactics. But now I don’t have any choice. I certainly don’t want to start taking maintenance medicines… I’m too young for that stuff!

I promised everyone that I’ll do it today. Last night, I slept earlier than usual and this morning, I woke up around 6AM. I put on my sneakers, loaded the Hip Hop Aerobics VCD into the player, and sweat it out for 30 minutes. I didn’t do all the dance routines, but I made sure I did the warm up and cool down exercises.

My muscles are feeling a bit sore now, and I’m feeling a bit worn out. But I know I’ll feel less tired as my body gets used to working out once more. I’ve been a fitness buff before… I know I can get used to these routines again.