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.