I realized a couple of minutes ago that I didn't really have anything new to say about exercising today. But that's a good thing, because it means that it is becoming a routine (i.e. normal) part of my day. Yay!
Latest update: I've lost 6.9 pounds so far. Another yay!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Motivation
I had planned to do a workout today after putting Connor down for a nap, but while reading him a book before his nap I discovered that I needed a nap of my own! So I went and took one. It was lovely. I adore Sunday afternoon naps. I told myself that I would exercise after my nap.
Well, you know how naps go. They are so relaxing. Especially when it's winter and chilly outside, it's wonderful to snuggle down under the covers and just stay there. I didn't, though. I managed to drag myself out of the warm fuzziness. I also, however, talked myself out of exercising. I thought it was cold, I have a bit of a sore throat, etc, etc. (You probably know how that making excuses routine goes.)
I was sitting in the living room when I saw a friend and her fiance walk by. They weren't walking for exercise, they were walking her dog. But seeing them motivated me to get up and get out there. (It was probably because I saw that they weren't bundled up in coats, so I had to admit that it wasn't cold outside after all.) So I went, and I was glad I did. It was a bit of an odd source of motivation, I'll admit...but I'll take it no matter where it comes from!
Well, you know how naps go. They are so relaxing. Especially when it's winter and chilly outside, it's wonderful to snuggle down under the covers and just stay there. I didn't, though. I managed to drag myself out of the warm fuzziness. I also, however, talked myself out of exercising. I thought it was cold, I have a bit of a sore throat, etc, etc. (You probably know how that making excuses routine goes.)
I was sitting in the living room when I saw a friend and her fiance walk by. They weren't walking for exercise, they were walking her dog. But seeing them motivated me to get up and get out there. (It was probably because I saw that they weren't bundled up in coats, so I had to admit that it wasn't cold outside after all.) So I went, and I was glad I did. It was a bit of an odd source of motivation, I'll admit...but I'll take it no matter where it comes from!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
I may need...
...a treadmill, if it doesn't stop raining! I certainly can (and have) done my workouts outside in the rain, but definitely didn't want to today since I have a cold already. Plus, because it has been raining almost non stop for two days, there are large puddles I would have to avoid. I did a bunch of training with my wii fit this morning, though, so I did get some exercise. And I'm just kidding on the treadmill. I really prefer to exercise outside - it lifts my spirits to get out for a while, even if the weather is not perfect.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Sick and tired
No, I'm not "sick and tired" of exercise (or of anything that I can think of offhand). I'm sick (got a head cold) and tired (it was a long week). So today was my day off from my exercise routine. Hopefully I'll get a good night's rest. I'll be back at it tomorrow!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Now I can
Today, during Turbo Kick, I bent over and touched the floor. My palms were flat on the floor. This was a very exciting surprise for me, because it wasn't that long ago that I wasn't flexible enough to reach the floor when bending over! (Well, on a good day I could just barely brush it with my fingertips.)
I am enjoying how things are connected in terms of fitness. Multiple things seem to be improving in concert with one another. I am stronger, lighter, and more flexible than I was at the beginning of the year! I am also happier, which is a nice side benefit.
I am enjoying how things are connected in terms of fitness. Multiple things seem to be improving in concert with one another. I am stronger, lighter, and more flexible than I was at the beginning of the year! I am also happier, which is a nice side benefit.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Encouragement
I was running yesterday when a friend drove by. I waved, and then she rolled her window down and called out to me: "Go girl!" I really appreciated the encouragement!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Multiple choice
I "check in" on my Wii every day. (Side note: yes, I know the conventional wisdom says not to weigh every day. I have found that it works for me, and it actually doesn't bother me all that much that there are little fluctuations, as long as the general trend is downward. The Wii does a good job of showing the general trend on a nice little graph. Since my actual goal isn't weight loss, I'm not obsessive about the number anyway. Plus, I have recently come to a place where I respect and honor myself enough to do things the way I've discovered they work for me, regardless of what conventional wisdom says. Okay, end (rather lengthy) side note.)
So sometimes my weight will be a bit higher on a given day than it was on the previous day. Some of the times (but not every time) that this happens, the Wii fit "trainer" will ask me to consider the possible cause of the gain. It gives me a multiple choice list.
My problem is that the three choices I have legitimately thought were the reason aren't on the list of options:
- I'm gaining muscle mass
- I'm weighing in at a different time of day (rare, because most days I weigh around the same time - first thing in the morning)
- I'm a girl and it's that time of the month!
Someone really should update that list.
So sometimes my weight will be a bit higher on a given day than it was on the previous day. Some of the times (but not every time) that this happens, the Wii fit "trainer" will ask me to consider the possible cause of the gain. It gives me a multiple choice list.
My problem is that the three choices I have legitimately thought were the reason aren't on the list of options:
- I'm gaining muscle mass
- I'm weighing in at a different time of day (rare, because most days I weigh around the same time - first thing in the morning)
- I'm a girl and it's that time of the month!
Someone really should update that list.
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