Why I Work Out
I work out to feel good. I love it when I can make my body do exactly what I want. Here are two practical examples of making my body do what I want:
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Friends call at 11pm, “We are going to the bar!”
I know what I need to eat and drink in order to give me the energy to stay awake and on my game until 4am or even 5am. Some people use cocaine; I like to eat protein and vegetables. After dancing for an hour on Saturday night, I rested in a VIP booth at Gallery Bar. There I ate my turkey burger, broccoli, and drank green tea that I had packed in my knapsack. It is about stress and recovery…. We stress (dance dance dance!) and then recover (food, water, rest). Then repeat. -
Need to be in SoHo in 30 minutes - but I am in Williamsburg.
I love riding bike around the city. Now I know that I am strong enough to ride over the Williamsburg bridge on Zach’s fixed gear bicycle. I have ridden my bike from Williamsburg to meet people at bars in the Lower East Side several times now. Usually I arrive feeling refreshed and in state. And when we switch to bars uptown, everyone is jealous that I arrive 10 minutes early.**
Side note: Eric Lodwick is an insane city biker. I rode with him around town today and it was so exciting.
** Actually not true. Riding my bike when my date takes a cab is awkward. Sucks for her - get a bike, lady!
What do you need from your body? More energy… Longer attention span… Deeper sleep at night… Toned body image… Additional strength… Better core… Improved digestion or appetite… Stress relief!