NOVEMBER-ALL SOULS DAY

November is a time to remember and reflect.  Today is All Souls Day and we pray for our family members, relatives and friends who have gone before us and might need a little extra help getting into heaven.  I truly believe these souls are up there helping to guide us down here.  I know I talk to my Mom and Dad quite often when I feel I need some help.  Of course I also pray to the top Man and his mother on a daily basis.
I just felt like sharing this thought today and I guess along the way let's try to help the souls that are still here on earth.  Peace!

A TRUE INSPIRATION!

I have a client who is truly inspirational!  He is a stroke survivor and just recently suffered from a fall due to blocked carotid arteries.  He was in rehab for two weeks and rested at home with the help of the V.N.A. for three weeks.  Now he's back with me working out at the gym three times a week.  At first I was a little frightened because he does suffer from mini strokes and I was afraid of falling, but so far so good!  He will eventually have the procedure to clear his arteries, and in the meantime the exercise will help with blood flow to the brain.  Also the socialization factor is huge and really boosts his confidence.  So the next time your feeling down, think about Ron and be inspired!

GOD AND PRAYER FOR YOU AND OTHERS!

Every morning before I start my day, I say my prayers.  It takes only 30 minutes and it really sets me up for the day.  I was feeling a bit discouraged this morning because I'm missing one of my very first personal training clients, so I prayed about it and I got a call from his wife and we'll be starting up again next week!  Thank God!  Prayer really does work, not just for me but for others.


Another really great piece of information on the prayer theme is the traveling statue of  Our Lady of Fatima will be arriving at Holy Trinity Church in West Harwich today at
4 O'clock.  There will be a brief welcoming service and night prayers at 7 P.M.  The church will remain opened until 10PM.  On Tuesday Sept. 15 morning prayer will begin at 8:45 followed by the 9 O'clock Mass.  It's a great opportunity to pray for special intentions and for the world.  Especially after the anniversary of 9/11.  See you in church!  Peace!

TAKE TIME TO RE-ENERGISE!!

Now that the crazy school season is about to begin and you become a human taxi service,  take time for yourself to stay calm,cool, and collected.  I just rode my bike to Power Yoga of Cape Cod and did a Gentle yoga class.  It really stretches you out and makes you feel fabulous for the rest of the week!  I also will do some more writing on the beach and play some music.


If you need a mini- retreat check out Helen Kosinski's website at betterthanevercoaching.com   She has two retreats on a Saturday at Nickerson State Park from 9:30 to 1:30.  I am going to the one on September 26th called cool, calm and collected.  It's just for women and so relaxing!  Also, if you want to take an aerobics class, come to mine at Harwich Community Center on Oak St in Harwich at 8:30-9:30
on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting September 8th.  That's tomorrow!  Take good care!

MUSIC,MUSIC,MUSIC!!!

This Tuesday my husband informed me that we were accompanying one of his friends
at an open mic in Cotuit that evening!  He forgot to write down the date and we hadn't
practiced the music, and I would not be free until 4:30 that afternoon!  Needless to say,
I was a bit stressed out!  However, I held my temper and we pulled it together.  We practiced a few times at home and arrived an hour early.  We were able to set up and get a glass of wine at the performance center.  Things were looking up!  Frank's friend Don arrived in full Elvis regalia including the black wig and sunglasses!  We practiced
"Hound Dog" and "Heartbreak Hotel", and we were the second act to go on.  The audience loved it and everything went well!  We listened to a few other performers and left at 8:30.  It was fun to be up and about on a summer evening!  We hadn't had dinner, so we opted for Chinese take out which was perfect!  We were having a date on a week night!  My point here is to enjoy each other and do what makes you happy together.  My husband and I met many years ago and connected through our music.  We both play guitar and sing and we love it!  Do what makes you happy and you will make others happy too.  Sound like a song doesn't it?

ANGELS ALL AROUND US!!!

Anyone who doesn't believe in angels should try driving around the cape and you'll believe in them pretty quickly!  This weekend an enormous amount of people descended upon us.  We tried to get into one of our favorite pubs and it was just packed.  Just driving less than a mile took twice as long!  Oh well, it is summer time and the weather is just gorgeous.  So have fun and don't forget your sunscreen!


Also,don't forget to exercise.  Take a walk or ride your bike.  I took a nice walk on the bike trail and walked as fast as I could.  Then, I did some sideways running.  It's really more like jogging and it gets my heart rate up.  I did a mile and a half in 30 minutes which is a good rate for me.  Yesterday, we played music at Epoch of Brewster which was lots of fun, and we got plenty of exercise hauling the equipment.
Today I did 4 miles on the bike.  Enjoy the weather and have a great week!

LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER!

Sorry I haven't written in a while, but I got all caught up in summer with sort of a summer rush.  Which was nice while it lasted, but I slowed down a bit.  The lady I was seeing for just two weeks is bogged down with company and is not taking time for herself.  Hopefully I'll get her back in a few weeks.  My other client fell last week and is in rehab.  So he'll be out of commission for about a month.  What I have to do is call my people from last summer and try to hook up again.  I'll get it done!


How's everyone doing with their exercise?  Are you slacking off a bit and going to too many cocktail parties?  Remember I'm available to come to your house to do a group exercise party.  Contact me through my website, facebook, or e-mail me at maryannsexercise.com.  Be well and stay safe out there!