Amidst all of the emotional and mental trauma I have endured over the past year with caring for my husband and the stroke, I had the presence of mind to keep my trainer. So, it's like an appointment at the gym for an hour.

Every time folks see me coming in alone to the gym, they say, "Where's Matt?" I answer, "He's coming!" Because they know if Matt ain't coming, I ain't there!!

I have toned up and I graduated from the reclining treadmill to the upright traditional treadmill and I am NOT going back!! It has been a triumph for me, with that seemingly little change from sitting to standing during the 20-minute elliptical warmup.

The 4-minute workout, I re-started and it is just a wonderful 2-3 minutes. Thank you!!

Anyway, right now I am in a "zone" and hopefully life will not disrupt the focus.