Yesterday’s yoga class tried me to the limit.  I don’t know why but I kept on having fleeting moments of wanting to roll up my mat and walk out of the studio.  But I didn’t.  It was the inner will, a new inner strength that kept me there, reassuring me that I could go on.  At the end of the 2 hours I was frustrated that I didn’t do as well as I expected of myself, but I was happy with the fact that I didn’t give up.  This new ability to stick with it and push myself has also helped me on my bike the past week.  I have noticed that, even though I am training by myself and could simply ease up and not give it my all, I don’t.  I am able to push myself that bit more. Mentally and physically I can go to my limit and hold it.  I sure will need that in 2 weeks time!

As far as the nutrition goes, I am still doing well - having easily adjusted to Hildegards nutritional tips.  I have been quite strict with myself and have not ventured off the path very often.  However, I am turning 50 tomorrow and friends of mine threw me a surprise breakfast the other morning.  I was so happy and threw caution to the wind, drinking coffee, champagne and indulging on a very creamy, rich cake.  I was curious to see how my body would react.  OK, I admit, I was even a bit scared that my system would go haywire.  Well, it didn’t.  I didn’t even get that racing heartbeat which I had so often before I changed my way of eating.  I guess it goes to show that my system has  gotten into such good shape that it can tolerate “diversions” now and again.  I find that really good and important as I don’t want to have to make such drastic changes in my lifestyle that wouldn’t allow me to socialize with friends in that way.

By the way, I am having my 50th birthday party at the Soami Yoga Retreat Center.  Hildegard will be cooking for 40 people!  I can’t wait for tomorrow.  I know it is going to be really special.  I will fill you in on the details next week.

Sarah