Sweating with the OLDIES

This morning I decided to try and spice up my exercise routine.  So I put a VHS in to our OLD VCR and tied my running shoes.  A disco ball began spinning and 70's style disco music began playing as I prepared myself for none other than Richard Simmons.  He started right off instructing me how to move to the beat.  This was all very familiar to me because I have used this video before.  At least 10 years ago or more.  I found it fun and it did make me sweat, so I thought I'd try it as an alternative to walking on the treadmill every day. 

As I tried to keep up with Richard's instructions and keep myself moving, I found that I was beginning to sweat.  I was also not able to move as easily as I remembered being able to in the past.  I looked at the other people on the video, dancing along with Richard and I realized that I was now probably older than most of the people in that video..at the time it was made.  I also realized that I could not lift my legs as high as I used to or do the grapevine as easily as I had 10 years ago.  Could it be that my running shoes were not made for aerobic workout?  I'll bet it was the carpet.

Sweating with the Oldies, is referring to the music of the 70's.  However, this evening as I feel very tight and sore in places I haven't felt for awhile, I realize that maybe I'm now the "OLDIE".  As I was heavily in to the sweating part, both Camilla and Neal made their way downstairs and began to laugh at the whole scene.  They are used to me trying to dance to the latest pop song or to Rick Springfield, but not trying to keep up with a bunch of people on the TV.  Camilla asked....about Richard Simmons..."Is he a man or a woman?"  I lost it with laughter.  I told her his gender and then explained that he's helped lots of people learn to exercise and be healthy.

Well, I have two kids who are not sleeping when they are suppose to.  One little 2 year old that is crying and I'm exhausted.  I guess I better stop this for tonight.  I hope I can manage to get this body up at 5am and sweat..I think I'll sweat to Rick Springfield in the morning though, there's no questioning his gender!