Why do I Work Out...Cookies of Course

The benefits of working out 5 days a week.

Yes, that is correct, I work out on average 5 days a week. I run, do step classes, boot camps, weightlifting, and strengthening for starters. I feel guilty when I can't do something. In my mind I think if I don't go, I will gain weight almost instantly. Sometimes hubby says I can't relax and have a good time on the weekends because of my workout regimen. I would have to agree sometimes I do think about it and get obsessed about it. I wish I could change that somehow....anyways.

I have a favorite work out instructor who is highly motivating and bounces with energy all the time. I think that is why I like her is because I am very much like her....I have lots of energy. (Hubby would disagree come "bed" time). Every season comes a new goal or something fun to look forward too. Spring is usually let's get ready for hot legs in shorts. Summer let's have a hot bod for a bikini, Fall is let's think about making goals for the upcoming holiday season like fitting into a awesome looking dress. So once winter and the Christmas season arrives, it is all about talking about cookies. Yes...cookies and fattening cookies....no low fat stuff. So every year our instructor does a countdown to our annual cookie exchange. She looks forward to this and begins talking cookies in October.

This past weekend (in all of my spare time...not so much) I made 3 different types of cookies to exchange at our annual event. It was tonight and boy it was worth it. I almost forgot my shoes just thinking about all of the delicious cookies that I would be able to sample. I know that I could treat myself because my goodness I just worked out and sweat my arse off. To be honest, my cookies were the best. I don't mean to brag, but they were. Because when I came home I tried to look for something I would try and wouldn't you know it, I picked mine. I will eat some of the others, but I am sure the kids or hubby will get to them first.

It felt funny bringing in a plate of fattening baked goods to the Y...the gawkers were jealous of our little party. We even toasted with sparkling cider.

Back to the gym tomorrow....

That is why I work out 5 days a week...cookies!