Exercising Mind and Body, Again!

I am extremely sore today, as the last two nights of Zumba and Kickboxing have kicked my butt, not to mention lifting weights after each class. Don't get me wrong, I am enjoying these activities and am a willing participant. I can't believe I used to dance and be a dancing boot in school... did I get sore then? I don't remember if I did... I am trying madly to get back into shape, as the last two years have been physically hard for me. I was unable to do any type of exercise, as I had back issues so severe that I was placed on Epilepsy meds to help with the nerve pain. I had surgery in July and I am pleased to report that I have no more pain and am on no more meds, other than the Advil or Alleve for minor aches and pains. And I am thinking that most of those are a part of the normal aging process, yep, this looks like fun!
So, the Y is one of my new favorite places to be! It really has lifted my spirits to be able to exercise again... not only was I not physically able to do so before, I was in a relationship with someone that was so jealous and controlling, that he made me cancel my membership to the Y in the past because there were men there. Then I had to cancel my Curves membership because getting into shape meant that I wanted other men to look at me.... NEVER AGAIN, I will say it again, NEVER AGAIN will I allow myself to be controlled or posessed by another individual. Ironically enough, I worked in domestic violence for years while we were dating and I can't tell you how relieved he was when I left there. That is when things really started to get worse. I am trying to be empowered and learn from all the bad relationships that I have been in and hope and pray that my daughter does not fall into the same pattern. I don't think she will, as she lays it on the line before she will even get to know a boy. She tells them that they will not mistreat her in any way, or they will hit the road. She is also not shy at all about announcing her decision to remain a virgin until marriage, and if that is on their mind, she tells them again, that she is not the one for them... I don't know, but I think I may have done one thing right..... thank you Lord for the wonderful Savannah blessing that you have given me to watch over...
Well, I am off to Kickboxing and weights tonight, and then tomorrow, Bellydancing and cheerleading... God is good!