Carol Thompson
UBC Orlando

58, (make that 59) REASONS FOR   UBC
1. over fifty does not mean you 'settle'
2.  begin eating the healthy way
3. water is good
4. being a morning person is greater than I ever imagined
5. working out with great friends
6. encouraging instructors
7.  my biggest competitor is me  
8. deep breathing makes a difference
9. clothes don't fit
10. who's face is on that bag??
11. my cheek touching my left knee
12. my nose touching  my right knee
13. more water is better
14.  folks asking  what you are doing
15. pounds? I thought the black ball was heavier! Oh, well!
16. from 8 to 100 pushups in 10 weeks
17. sit ups, my favorite!
18. how can it be so hard to eat?
19. your spouse might join, too (mine did)
20. you can have perfect attendance
21. daughter-in-love is one of my instructors
22. be an example
23. encourage
24. get to buy workout clothes
25. be particular when eating out
26. more energy
27. balance
28. gift yourself a new life  
29. wear less make up
30. learn to sweat
31. love cottage cheese (fat free!)
32. bathing suit, here I come 
33. experiencing a band popping you in the face - ONCE
34.  drinking 48 oz. of water before 6:30
35. drinking 48 oz. of water after 7:15
36. you don't see 'fat' people, you see 'unhealthy' people
37. everyone can do it
38. I deserve it
39. no one can do it but me
40. remembering the boxing sequence
41. mastering the foot wrap with bands
42. watching your body change
43. feeling your body change
44. increased stamina
45. going from 'you want me to do what?' to 'I can do that!' 
46. it had been how long since I did a sit up? how 'bout a push up?
47. your grandchildren will really think your crazy
48. seeing others in work out clothes takes on a whole different meaning - I'm one of them!
49. helps with cognitive concerns
50. to dispel the idea that heat is suppose to bother me
51. learn to cook the healthy way
52. shopping around the perimeter of the grocery store
53. I get to share my story
54. this is the beginning of a new way of life
55. middle life? no such thing at UBC
56. clear skin
57. no 'jiggly' arms!!
58. to further prove that even though I have MS, it does not have me!!!
59. number of years I will turn this year - go P*!!!! *my grandmother name
 NBD
never back down