Take 8 – It’s My Birthday

It’s my Birthday and this year I got just what I wanted! There I stood in the crowded room admiring its shiny white paint with silver and black trim. The design was so sleek, I was surprised it could hold so much. Seemed as though half of Rochester was out, searching for it. Truth be told, star-studded advertisements really work. As I waited patiently for my turn, I took note of the smiles and frowns of the customers before me. This was a clear indication that their numbers were good or not so good. None of us was lucky enough to get it free from Oprah. In sheer delight that I wasn’t getting a lemon this time, I was almost too afraid to climb on. I was told this baby could go from 0-200 in two seconds. God forbid that should happen, somebody please stop me.

Bet you thought it was a car. The only thing I wanted for my 43rd birthday was a scale to register 155 pounds. The aforementioned scenario was a Weight Watchers weigh-in. For those of you keeping track, that’s 80 pounds off. Never thought I would be rocking a size six like this!

If your birthday wish is a number on the scale, a smaller dress size, to fit into the Superman Roller Coaster seat, or better health and wellness, consider joining the Y. The YMCA of Greater Rochester has been voted a leader in health and fitness programs, and has helped hundreds – if not thousands – of people just like me reach their wellness goals.

Ladies, Gents and Janet Jackson Wannabes, a wish is just a wish without action. So, what are you going to do? BTW, I’m having cake, ice cream and Zumba!