Better late than never

Ok so I know that I am way behind when it comes to blogging but better late than never right? I too have changed over many of my products but lately I have been focusing on my physical health in terms of exercise. I have never been one to enjoy exercise, in fact I loath it. When I used to attend the Y and went after work, it wrecked my entire day just thinking about it. That said, I am a currently a practical nurse student and am continually reminded how many benefits a little bit of exercise has. Check out http://www.livingto100.com/ and "take the calculator". Its a fun little exercise and I learned that "Increasing your exercise regimen to 3 days a week could add half a year, to 4 days a week could add a year and a half, to 5 days a week could add 3 years, to 6 or 7 days a week could add 5 years to your life expectancy." This could be as easy as taking a 30 min walk every day.
I was also inspired by this youtube clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGo. After being slapped in the face with all of the reasons I should exercise I decided to take an active role. I have a free membership to the school gym that I was not taking advantage of and although it could use a major expansion, its free and I am a student, need I say more! I have found a friend to go with who keeps me motivated and we have been going about 3 times a week. Ill admit it still is not my favorite time of the day but going with a friend  and only having to walk down the hall to get there helps. I have also taken on the role of being a pet owner to the third love of my life, Mali, an adorable puggle. She loves taking walks and her puppy eyes guilt me into it every time. Lately she has started whining at the door if I havent taken her for a walk in a few days. I do not think I will ever be a marathon runner but if I can help prevent a mit full of diseases, extend my life and maybe loose a few pounds along the way, then I am in!
-Kara