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!

Sweating Into 2010

I had to stop my exercise temporarily to get a post to my blog for today (the last day of 2009), but I plan to get up from here and continue exercising while you all are counting down into the new year.  My husband made it home from work just in time to join me for my little "sweat party".  I did a 5 mile walk in 2009 and at 11:45 pm, I popped in a little two mile walk and did my countdown into 2010 during a boosted walk (gentle jogging).  If I can get enough of my friends addicted to exercise by 2011, we could have a "Sweating Into the New Year Party"!...wouldn't that be fun!?!

One Flu Away

The other day I saw something that made me laugh...."I am only one flu away from my goal weight."  I thought that was pretty funny...until you get the flu, of course.  Tonight I did an exercise I haven't done in awhile, 10 Minute Solutions Fitness Ball dvd.  I did every routine on it for a total of 50 minutes.  It was a good workout for my hamstrings...I think I will feel it tomorrow...

Pumpkin Pie or Exercise?

When one is faced with the question...pumpkin pie or exercise...I once would have said " Bring on the pie!"  I must confess it is my favorite pie.  But tonight, I swung in the opposite direction.  Although, I did not say "Bring on the exercise!" with either enthusiasm or passion,  I did manage to announce, "We must go home and exercise.."  So, home we went, and we walked 4 miles to a Leslie Sansone dvd.  One healthy choice leads to another...