Let's Try This Again!

Since my last entry, I did three more days in a row...and then stopped. Between feeling ill, kids feeling ill and other activities, I chose to forgo exercise and be lazy. Probably not a good thing.

So, I'm hopping back on the treadmill (again). Hopefully this time it will last. I really want my rewards, but I am not getting them if I don't meet my goals.

Today wasn't as bad as I thought. I listened to my usual playlist of Nightwish, which helps to "speed" up the time and get me in the Zone.

I think that's part of my problem; I fear doing the treadmill will be painful, and of course, it takes time out of my day. This is time I would rather be spending writing, or being plain lazy. My housework does suffer a little because I'm wiped out, but I need to prioritize and remember that my health is important. It's funny though -- I always feel better after exercising. I don't know why it's such a struggle.

Well, here's to hoping I can actually stick with it this time!

Today's time: 37:51 minutes; Cal: 164 (this is according to 150 lbs to the treadmills meter); and 1.36 miles.

One calculator that calculates by weight and whole minutes (not seconds) says I burned approximately 239 calories. Despite its name, not sure it's the MOST accurate out there: http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/cbc

Surprised I actualy did two days in a row of exercise!

Today was a blah day. I really didn't want to exercise: I felt tired and rushed to get ready for a night with my friends. I know my health is more important, but sometimes being lazy is so tempting.

In short, I did do the treadmill today. I'm proud of myself that I sucked it up and did it, especially since I decided to exercise much later in the day than normal. Even though I feel lazy, over all I am happy to do the treadmill. I feel like I am working towards a goal that matters: My health.

Today I walked for 32:57 minutes, burned approx. 142 calories and walked 1.18 miles.

I think I might it cut short with the ladies tonight so I can get rest by ten and feel energized for tomorrow's walk.

Two out of Three Ain't Bad!

I exercised two out of three days so far. Sadly, this is the best I've done since finding out I was pregnant (about a year and a half ago). I find that I just need to do it. I can't convince myself to do it, so I put myself on a schedule as if exercising is a job. In a way, it is. I need to look good if I am to present myself when I find a publisher for my novel. Plus, it would be nice to not have to buy "Mormon" clothes, since most brands I like don't make anything larger than an XL.

Saturday I exercised for 34:27 min, burned approximately 148 calories and walked 1.23 miles.

Today I forgot to do my stretches (maybe that's why my back hurt when walking) and I had a migraine. I tried to get half my goal at least, since I want to feel like I accomplished something today. I walked 17:18 minutes, burned approx. 75.6 calories and walked .63 miles.

I think I'll take some ibuprofen and relax, but I will definitely be back on the treadmill tomorrow!

Back on the Treadmill

Today was not such a bad day for exercise, especially for someone out of shape. I walked 1.354 miles in 36:01 minutes, burning approximately 160 calories.

Now to stay motivated. I want to lose thirty pounds by my birthday in July. That gives me seven months of exercising, and eating right. If I meet this goal I have decided to get my first tattoo, which will be on my back. Luckily, I have never had much fat on my back, so this should be the first place to lose fat.

It may seem drastic, but if I can keep this up I am hoping to lose 50 lbs by the end of the year. My goal weight, depending on my breast size (I have to take in size H cups in to account), I would like to be 160-180 lbs in three years. I almost three hundred right now, and I am definitely feeling it when I walk, or sleep.

Of course, my main goal is to get healthy. I used to be the kind of person that didn't care about my health, or much of anything, but I have my girls to worry about now. I don't want them to lose their mom early to a preventative condition. Besides, there are many things I still want to do in life, such as doing a bike tour along the Mediterranean Sea (from Spain to Greece). I would like to go see the pyramids in Egypt and South America. That involves a lot of walking and climbing. I definitely need to be in good shape to do that.

Anyway, I am hoping that this blog will finally help me feel more accountable for my actions regarding exercise.

Here's to a much healthier year.

June First

So I haven't exercised in weeks. Not because I was lazy, but feeling so bad that I was sleeping for three hours a day and had nausea in the evening, and even during the day. I went to the doctor, and I should get results back in a few days to see if my hormone levels are okay. They may need to do more tests.

However, I felt well enough today to do it again. Plus, I have been tired of not exercising. I noticed I was gaining weight, so hopefully this will stop after exercising again. I am not going to push myself too hard until I find out what has been making tired and sick, though.

Anyways, today's statistics are as follows:

min: 15:02
cal: 64.8
distance: .63


Not great, but better than I have been doing. I look forward to exercising again tomorrow, as I have missed it quite a bit.

May 13

I was kind of bored with the treadmill today, so I thought I would try one of my 'fun' exercise videos. I did the Bellydance Fitness for Beginners: Slim Down with Neena and Veena (http://www.amazon.com/Bellydance-Fitness-Beginners-Slim-Down/dp/B0000507PF/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=video&qid=1242263299&sr=1-1) . It totally kicked my butt and after twenty minutes I had to quit because my calves were getting cramps. I think it was way more of a workout then doing 30 minutes on the treadmill, but the treadmill was definitely more kind to my body.

Sadly enough my daughter was moving about the same pace as the instructors and getting most of the moves correct...and she still wanted to dance after I turned on the video. I think I will relegate this video to the 'once a week' workout schedule.

Today...not so good.

I could feel that my muscles were tired when I was stretching, but I hoped to go the whole thirty minutes, today. I was feeling feint, and my foot muscles were cramping about half way through, so I stopped.

My progress today:
13.34 minutes
.58 of a mile
59.2 calories burned.


Ah, well there is always tomorrow. Maybe I will be more energetic and into exercising tomorrow.