Spinning, Spinning

Spinning class is the ultimate class for shedding pounds at the gym.  For obvious reasons, I have been terrified to actually try it.  I much prefer to fool myself into thinking I have worked out by be-bopping around on the treadmill watching the Today show or taking a Zumba class.

For SIX MONTHS, I would casually glance into the spinning class, and from the looks on poor souls faces, I just didn't think I could hack it.  These people were in really good shape and look how difficult it seemed for them!

Last week, my kids were driving me absolutely crazy.  I decided to go to the gym so I could unload them on the poor, unsuspecting child care worker for an hour.  This hour - would be during spin class.  

I psyched myself up.  Today was the day.  I thought if I could take my frustrations with the children out on the bike, I might feel better.
Of course, we were late, so I almost didn't go in, but I knew if I didn't do it that day, it would be six more months.  So......I DID IT!  I didn't fall off the bike, I didn't pass out, I didn't even have to take a real break!  I took all of my negative energy a put it into those pedals. 

I am so glad I finally got the first one out of the way.  It was tough, but I felt great afterwards.  Conquering a fear, even one as minor as spin class felt amazing AND it renewed my energy to take on parenting. 

At least for a few more hours.