The Problem is not the Problem!

2 Extraordinary points to ponder:

"No problem can withstand the power of sustained creative thought." Unknown

"The problem is not the problem. The problem is one's attitude about the problem." Unknown

Problem: Today, I (and about 10 others) showed up for our Thursday evening spinning class. Everyone pulled out there bikes, made the necessary adjustments, then hopped on for that 10 minute warm-up. (Most of us are die-hards who show up plenty early to get a nice warm up before the instructor shows up.) 5:00pm rolls around. then 5:05pm. Legs still spinning, you hear the murmurs starting. Everyone looks at one another in silent questioning. At the squeak of the door, all heads turn, but no, just another rider rushing in a little late. 5:10pm - still no instructor. 3 of our number gets off their bike, disinfects and heads down to the gym, disappointed that there was apparently no ride today.

Solution: The remaining 7 of us? We decided that, if we could work the stereo (because God knows you need music!), we could do this class ourselves. And boy did we! We each took turns setting the next goal, spin speed, resistance level. We competed with one another, not just in how fast and how hard our legs could turn, but in who could beat the last "Dictator of Pain". When cool down time struck, every last one of us was breathless, dripping in sweat ... and laughing! Because we were trying to make up that lost 10 minutes from the top of the class (and because we were competing!) there was very little down time, and each obstacle was harder than the one before. We love our instructors and want them to, of course, be there. But, I'm pretty sure every one of us worked harder in today's class than we have in a long time.

Things happen. People can't always show up when you need them to. Many of us have friends, workout partners, spouses whose lives sometimes interrupt our fitness plans. Instead of letting it derail us, we can utilize some "sustained creative thought" and come up with a way to get it done, in spite of the obstacle. And, as I learned today, sometimes the obstacles can take you to a place that surprises, delights and challenges you.

I really learned something from this, today. And I am still smiling about it.

WEDNESDAY FOOD DIARY
Breakfast
* Blue Agave, Organic (Wholesome Sweeteners brand), 0.5 tbsp
* Organic Valley Organic Egg Whites, 2 serving
* Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted 100% Whole Grain Bread, 2 serving
* Olivio, Olivio Buttery Spread, 5 sprays, 1 serving
* Blueberries, fresh, 0.5 cup
* Regular Coffee, 3 cup (8 fl oz)
Lunch
* Chicken Breast, no skin, 3 ounces
* Del Monte Cut Green Beans, 1 cup
Dinner
* Chicken Breast, no skin, 3 ounces
* Del Monte Cut Green Beans, 1 cup
Snack
* Cottage Cheese, 1% Milkfat, 0.75 cup (not packed)
* Red Ripe Tomatoes, 0.5 cup, chopped or sliced
* Near East Whole Grain Wheat Couscous: Original Plain, 0.5 cup
* Wholly Guacamole 100 Calorie Snack Pack, 1 serving