"The key to reaching your goals lies

in Soundness. You must eat, exercise,

and think Soundly. You can't separate

those elements. Soundness is what creates 

radiance."

                                                                         --David Kirsch, author "Sound Mind, Sound Body"

Yesterday I was talking to my friend Sara over tea and she mirrored the same sentiment, reminding me that "what strengthens the body, strengthens the mind" and vice versa of course. That weight-training was immensely powerful for her and was I lifting as well?

 Errr, does toting around a 30 lb tot count?...

I had been thinking about returning to weight-training a lot lately, so this last little nudge was all I needed to get going. This morning I picked up some weights at the used sports-goods store and then Lady Gaga and I got to it! Feels good.

--An additional benefit of interval weight-training are the effects upon the brain--a modulation of the release of the stress hormone, cortisol, such that all types of stress--be they physical or emotional in nature--are tempered. A nice explanation here.