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Good things come from working out. Duh! But here's some of the unexpected results:

1. I quit smoking! Well, I've had 4 cigarettes since we started, but normally I would've had 80 or more in that same time period. Tuesday morning I woke up and I could feel the smoke from the night before - painful tight coughs that convinced me I didn't ever need to do that again. I'm a little worried about what this will do my metabolism, but hopefully the workouts will compensate.

2. I'm in a great mood! I'm bordering on perky. I talk to people allllllll day long at work, and I've noticed myself smiling more, engaging in conversations, having fun. Thanks, endorphins.

3. I cleaned my house! I have extra energy and less interest in just sitting on my butt. I got more done in 15 minutes last night than I usually do all week.

In addition, I've been getting other awesome gifts from others + for myself.

1. I'm running an 8k in April! A sweet birthday gift from my friend L, who will be running with me. Just enough time to train, eeek.

2. I joined 24 hour fitness! I can't depend on the Seattle weather enough, or know that I will get good workouts in on rainy days. I'm hesitant to join any of their classes just yet, but hope to at a later date.

3. I'm going back to Cappy's with R! [More on Cappy's soon!] I love birthdays, presents rule.

Just to make sure I get the maximum number of exclamations in this post, I will add that I started doing my "30 Day Shred" video! I did it last night + this morning, and I am SORE. It is only 20 minutes, so it would be great to use in conjunction with some additional walking or jogging, or as one half of more 2-a-days.

AWESOME!!!!