I am sitting at my desk tonight clutching a hot cup of tea and my entire body is aching. Jim and I joined a gym this past weekend, and I have made it through 3 workouts. And even though I thought I was "kind of" in shape by walking a mile or two in the mornings, I am finding that things are aching that I never felt before.

Yet I sit here with a smile realizing that this is all good. There is Joy in knowing that I am nourishing my body by eating and exercising correctly. There is Joy in knowing that these aches will turn to firm and toned muscles, soon, I hope. And there is Joy in sharing my quest for health with my husband.

Here's to the Journey!