Mish: It sounds like you are following through on some of the goals you set for yourself this year. GOOD FOR YOU!!!!
It is so hard to start a new exercise and healthy eating plan and actually stick to it. But getting involved in a like minded support group is a great idea. You hold each other accountable.
I dragged my butt off the couch last week and went back to the gym. Several of us have committed to a workout, detox plan. I meet my workout buddy 3 days a week, have committed to removing several things from my diet and doing 20 min of cardio on my non gym days. I think it will work because it is NOT a diet and I DO go to the gym because I have promised Linda I will be there.
I think when you exercise - it totally improves your mood and your outlook and empowers you in so many other areas.