I am now happy and healthy, living and breathing in Portland, Oregon. I'm coming up on my 13-year anniversary of my move and although I originally moved up here to be with an ex-boyfriend, I'm glad I stayed because I have lived and learned so much and I truly do feel as though I belong.
I'm an ex-trained-dancer, turned gym-aholic, turned Bikram Yoga yogini, turned Laney (PT) kettlebell freak, turned Tracy Anderson Metamorphosis-ite. I will always have Bikram Yoga in my life but after 6+ years of practice, my body has finally hit a wall with Bikram. If I had enough time to practice everyday and had we not moved further away from my home studio, it probably would be okay, but we live further away now, work is busier and more intense, and I can't just leave as I please. I have responsibilities and I take them seriously.
Which brings me to Tracy Anderson's Method - Metamorphosis. As of today (6-21-11), I am on Day 39. One more day left of Level 4 and I can be free of those HORRID leg lifts that make me SWEAT like crazy within seconds.......
It's a good thing.
Some people criticize her. They just don't know.
I am currently down to the weight that I was after doing 100 classes of Bikram Yoga in a row! How's THAT for results?! AND......the best part?? I can do it in the privacy of my own home. Only ONE hour a day. No dripping wet and stinky yoga mats. No soaked to the core bath-size towels. Just me, Tracy, a whole lot of cursing (sometimes), a soaked with sweat wash cloth-size towel, and so far, 19 pounds less.
Amen.
I am happy. I love my life and I try to live it to the fullest. I have many passions in life and only a few regrets but thankful that for those regrets, I have learned many valuable lessons.
I love and miss my Dad who left us December 29, 2000 and will never forget getting that news yet take comfort in knowing that he is with me each and every day.
I am thankful for my Mom and my friends, who have become my family in my home away from home. I am thankful for and love Robert and Ahab, who are the biggest part of my life and who keep me sane and sometimes drive me insane. :)
2011 so far has been a good year for me. I know it hasn't been great for everyone but we always have another day to look forward to and for that, I'm thankful.
Love.
Peace.
Namaste.
-Heidi.
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