Clarity of Mind

Noticing the change is half the battle.  As we age, lots of things start to happen and I will spare you the details as the list is long.  When it all starts to go "down hill" you start to notice the differences.  But, as you get even older you start to lose sight of the changes and don't even know there is a difference.  Let's start with clarity of mind.  My friend Cindy has started to notice she is starting to forget things quickly and easily and to be fair I have noticed too......that I am suffering the same loss.  I have heard that exercise will sharpen the body and mind, and I think the "foggy brain" is starting lift a bit.  Tonight my husband and I did the Biggest loser dvd levels one and two....I think it was helpful?

All Was Right

Nothing special to report about today.  I came home from work a little early, I was having a really rough day.  It was a sunny blue sky day and on the drive home I was torn between going home for a nap or taking out my camera to see what I could capture.  When I got home, I still had that dilemma swirling in my head.  But when I went to the kitchen to make my lunch, I saw the perfect opportunity...I was given a hyacinth bulb as a gift and it was in full bloom in my kitchen window, I immediately grabbed my camera.  I was able to take time to capture and enjoy the flower and have time for a nap!!  I exercised at 9:15 pm going for a Leslie Sansone 2 mile walk...all was right with my little world...

A Revealing Show

I watched the Biggest Loser show tonight, it was the first show of season 9.  I missed most of last season, only watching it every now and then, but I plan to watch every minute of this season.  I understand the pain, sweat, and frustration.  I have one of the Biggest Loser dvd's and Jillian's Shred dvd....it is not easy!  I could not even imagine Jillian yelling in my face during a workout, she is scary enough on the tv screen!  Tonight I did Jillian's dvd level one and about 10 minutes of level two....I wonder what my "weigh-in" at the Doctors office on the 14th will reveal?  I am so happy I did not have to weigh in at the start of this project in my skivies....a revealing show....

Could Not Wait

I could not wait to get home today and exercise away the stress of the day.  I am starting to want "it", to want the feeling I get after I exercise.  It is a feeling of relief and accomplishment, to know that what I just did will make me stronger, healthier, and smaller.  My mind is still reeling from the fact that I could not wait to go home and sweat, get out of breath, feel my legs burn, and be happy about it!  I did Steve Maresca's "Make-Me-Over" workout and I chose that one because it is the hardest one I have done so far....I loved it!

Lets Take A Sunday Stroll

After church today it was sunny and warm (40) and I said to my friend Cindy, as we both headed off to our cars, "It's a great day to take a walk!"  About 2 minutes later, I have not even backed up and I see her car pull into a spot next to mine.  She rolled her window down and said, "Lets go take a walk!"  "Really?, right now?" I replied.  "Yes, right now" Cindy said.  So, we both locked up our cars and off we went down the road.  We walked for 15 minutes in one direction, turned around, and walked 15 minutes back to our cars.  What a great way to end our sunday sermon....a walk with a friend in the sunshine!

Yipee!

I am feeling great!  I am sleeping soundly, eating lightly, and getting exercise everyday.  I can feel the muscles in my quads getting tighter, my lower back is aching less often, and my clothes have gotten baggy.  I know I have gone down a whole dress size as the population of Tummy Town and Bootyville have decreased!  Tonight, I did Jillian's Shred dvd level one, and I feel ready to advance to level two.  Almost 4 months done (January14th) and I am starting to enjoy working out!

Lazy Day

We had a lazy day at home today.  My husband watch college football games all day.  I, however, was somewhat lazy as I washed the dog, cleaned the kitchen, washed the shower curtain liner, put away the Christmas tree and ornaments, and got on the internet to order photos from Costco.  I got caught up in watching a movie "Because of Winn Dixie" (that just became my favorite movie).  I definitely waited until it was late (11:00 pm) to exercise, but I got it done and posted.  I did 30 minutes of a dvd titled "Simply Gym Ball", it was the free dvd that came with the ball when I bought it.  It basically was a warm up, toning and flexibility exercises.  I like my fitness ball and I want to look for more exercise dvds that use it, I just wish it didn't freak out my dog Chance when I bring it out of the closet and down to the living room!