Greetings!

          In November 1983, I started watching the syndicated television show Solid Gold.  I did so at the request of my best friend who really liked the show and the dancers.  I had already formed an opinion of what  of what the show must be like based on the costumes the dancers wore.  I was wrong.  Some of the dancers were very talented.  Three, in particular, stood out from the rest for me: Deborah, Kahea and Pam.  The more I watched the show, the more I became a fan.  Of course I bought the Solid Gold 5 Day Workout when it was released on video.  That video led to me to find a job as an exercise/aerobics instructor.  I worked at a fitness studio from the summer of 1984 to the winter of 1985.  One of my goals was to get my legs in shape, actually I wanted legs like Kahea, the former gymnast.  I think I came close while teaching aerobics and taking a jazz class once a week.
          Once I stopped teaching fitness, I stopped exercising completely.  That was almost twenty-nine years ago.  Since then, I have put on more weight than I ever thought I would.  Gone were the days when I could eat absolutely any food, and as much, as I wanted.  For the past six years I've wanted to lose weight, but never really made a complete effort.  I'd exercise, but not change my diet or even watch what I eat.  For the past three years I've been riding my bicycle to work, about 1.75 miles each way.  That helps just a little bit in keeping my legs somewhat in shape, but not enough to really make an impact on my weight.
          This week I decided that I really want to get back in shape.  I want to exercise more and eat better.  So I'm going for the Solid Gold again!  Thanks to the Solid Gold Dancers for again being an inspiration thirty years later!