Responses

Carpal:
1. Thanks for the respect!
2. Yes! Physical activity is an absolute necessity. It will enhance my mood, it will energize me, it will enhance my confidence and ability to deal with stress. I'm impressed at the level of commitment you have to it; your commitment inspires me. Now I just have to *do* something!
3. Food as fuel is a concept I'm still striving to really internalize. I'm getting there, the seeing this body as something that I can change, that is designed to function optimally, and that it's within my control and capability to make the changes so that it will function that way.

A Music Buff:
Thank you for your encouragement!!!! I love you and Dan. Please tell him I said he deserves every millimeter of space he takes up in the world (and then some!), and that there are tons of people whose lives would be poorer without him -- just as he is right now!!