January is almost over and I thought I would update everybody on my resolutions. I am starting with my exercise goal. So far I think I am doing pretty good even though I have skipped a few days. Even Jeremy has decided to exercise and get in shape. We keep each other motivated which is good! When we first started we weighed ourselves and took our measurements. Every two weeks we are going to do this. Well, after the first two weeks he had lost about 4 lbs. and I had lost about 3 and our measurements were slightly smaller! I did buy the cheapest set of scales Target had so I hope our weight is accurate! I am feeling much better about myself too. Not because I've lost a few pounds, but because I am actually doing something productive and good for my health.
I am probably going to need to add a day of exercise or lengthen what I am doing now because I don't want to hit a plateau. As of now here is my workout schedule:
Mondays- walk up and down our street
Tuesdays- weight training/strengthening with Denise Austin - Shrink Your Female Fat Zones
Wednesdays- nothing because I teach GAs. However, there is a track at the Family Life Center that I could walk around before church. I think I need to start doing that. Or if anybody is interested in walking at the Kiwanis park or something just let me know!
Thursdays- walk
Fridays- off day
Saturdays- Denise Austin Pilates
Sundays- take a nap and rest!
I have really enjoyed my walking days. I finally got an MP3 player (probably the last person in the world!) so listening to music makes it much better. Although I am having to restrain myself from bursting out into song. I'm sure my neighbors would not appreciate hearing me sing. And they would probably think I am crazy.
Jeremy is running. I know that people who run love it, but I just do not have the endurance for it. I do need some new walking shoes though because mine aren't really made for any kind of exercise; they are just cute. And they are rubbing blisters on my heels. Any suggestions?
I am going to wrap this up now because I have a date with Denise!
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Saturday, January 31, 2009
Monday, June 30, 2008
I Have Got to Start Exercising!
I feel yucky. I have no energy. A lot of my clothes are a little too tight and I cannot deny it any longer.
I have never been one to really enjoy working out or to ever exercise consistently for longer than about 3 months. I know that I need to though. I know all the health and mental benefits. And I know that the times in my life when I was exercising that I just felt better. I wasn't tired all the time like I am now. It's just so hard to get motivated. Is anybody with me on this one?
I could blame this all on Maile. She moved away and now I don't have anybody calling and telling me to go to aerobics. But I won't do that. :)
I should join the church gym because there is just not a cheaper price anywhere. And I do like exercise videos (well, sometimes). The best ones to me are by Denise Austin. Yes, she can be annoying. But once you learn the routine you can just mute her and play your own music. She actually has a degree in exercise physiology which makes me feel like she creates the best and most effective workouts. I found a DVD of hers that I think I may get. It's called Boot Camp and I think I might like it. Other workouts of hers that I have and that are good are Shrink Your Female Fat Zones, Pilates (the two 20 minute workouts one) and Power Kickboxing.
If I ever get off the couch and get moving, I'll let you all know!
I have never been one to really enjoy working out or to ever exercise consistently for longer than about 3 months. I know that I need to though. I know all the health and mental benefits. And I know that the times in my life when I was exercising that I just felt better. I wasn't tired all the time like I am now. It's just so hard to get motivated. Is anybody with me on this one?
I could blame this all on Maile. She moved away and now I don't have anybody calling and telling me to go to aerobics. But I won't do that. :)
I should join the church gym because there is just not a cheaper price anywhere. And I do like exercise videos (well, sometimes). The best ones to me are by Denise Austin. Yes, she can be annoying. But once you learn the routine you can just mute her and play your own music. She actually has a degree in exercise physiology which makes me feel like she creates the best and most effective workouts. I found a DVD of hers that I think I may get. It's called Boot Camp and I think I might like it. Other workouts of hers that I have and that are good are Shrink Your Female Fat Zones, Pilates (the two 20 minute workouts one) and Power Kickboxing.
If I ever get off the couch and get moving, I'll let you all know!
Friday, June 13, 2008
Shopping for Swimsuits
I don't know anybody, not even the girl who is a size 0, who likes shopping for swimsuits. This is what I did yesterday. It was not fun.
I am quite aware that I have put on a few pounds because some of my clothes are a little tight. And I know that I have some cellulite (unfortunately). But overall, I normally feel ok about my body. Until yesterday that is.
I guess it's because I don't have dressing room mirrors at my house and don't get to see myself from the rear too often. Maybe that's a good thing because I definitely did not like what I saw. Actually, maybe I do need all those mirrors and I maybe I should look everyday. Because it might motivate me to exercise and lay off the chips.
The only positive thing about swimsuit shopping was that I purchased one for around $28. I am always excited about a good deal!
I am quite aware that I have put on a few pounds because some of my clothes are a little tight. And I know that I have some cellulite (unfortunately). But overall, I normally feel ok about my body. Until yesterday that is.
I guess it's because I don't have dressing room mirrors at my house and don't get to see myself from the rear too often. Maybe that's a good thing because I definitely did not like what I saw. Actually, maybe I do need all those mirrors and I maybe I should look everyday. Because it might motivate me to exercise and lay off the chips.
The only positive thing about swimsuit shopping was that I purchased one for around $28. I am always excited about a good deal!
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