Spring is in the air – I can feel it in my morning run – and that’s getting me excited.  I remember, as a kid, always being so excited that the Spring was coming.  And, of course, with the Spring came Spring Break.  So, I don’t technically get a Spring Break anymore, but I try to plan a small trip every Spring for the family.

I find that when there is something to look forward to, it helps you get through the work week.  This year, we are going camping for three nights.  In the past, the camping trips that we’ve taken have been less exciting than I’m hoping this one will be.  Since I’ve lost some weight with my crunchless abs and my Bender Ball, I’m more confident in my stamina.  I’m hoping to take the kids on a number of hikes and to really enjoy our time outdoors.

Here is to the Spring – and to being lighter for it!

I live in a very beautiful part of my town, near a forest and a small, hilly, uninhabited area. Sometimes people come and make picnics here or just come for a nice, quiet walk. This is the place I like to go for my morning runs. Yesterday morning I had a little extra time because my first meeting was scheduled a bit later than usual, so I took advantage of that breathing space and first did a crunch-less abs workout with my Bender Ball, and then I went to the hill and ran for about 20 minutes. I am so glad I did. The air wash fresh and cool, the sun was just rising over the distant lake, and there were some deer going for a morning stroll. I felt really alive and refreshed and ready for anything my day might bring.
I felt so good the entire day that I even did a short, 10 minute work-out with my Bender Ball right before lunch, and then I went for a walk with my wife after dinner. I even did another 5 minutes with my Bender Ball before hitting the sack. By the time I got into bed I felt like a million dollars.

Sometimes in the morning I go for a short run, maybe about 15 or 20 minutes max. I never believed I would start running again, but because my Bender Ball gave me the confidence in myself that I could actually change my appearance, weight and the way I feel about myself, I decided to really take the plunge and start a more intensive work-out routine. And I am so glad I did. Especially now, it is so nice to be outdoors observing how the seasons are changing. Since I sit in an office all day long, my morning run really brings some fresh air, good smells and interesting sights into my life. And just think, I have my Bender Ball to thank for making me realize what my real potential was.