Fun day

So I got up this morning to go run outside, but it was raining so I slept in a little more and got my 2 miles in on the treadmill. I did combo of running and walking at a steep incline. Overall I felt good, although I was counting down the whole time.

Then, tonight ... we went to Jump On It in Lindon, which is a series of trampolines (10,000 sq. ft. according to their website). I have to tell you ... that was the funnest workout I have had in a LONG time! I've always had fun on a tramp, but this was amazing. If you haven't been before, you should totally go. They have a smaller area for the little ones, as well as a few of the inflatable slides and tramps. We did an hour and a half of jumping. I hope they build one up here, because if they do, I would totally get a pass and do my "workouts" there a few days a week!

10/6/08 - 2 miles
Saucony shoes - 129 miles

Feeling great!

So last night was a late night for me as I didn't get home until 11 and then it took a while to wind down. When I scheduled my workouts this week, I made the choice of when to workout and told myself there were no exceptions. Last night when it came time to get ready for bed, I noticed those familiar thoughts come in (like, just sleep in and do in later in the day ...) and I simply thought, "No, you already decided."

This morning when the alarm went off, I thought, "Oh I'll just sleep in." But then I remembered again and said, "Nope I can sleep later." So, it might not sound like much, but for these last three months I have been letting myself be ruled by my procrastination and reasons and I'm feeling victorious today for coming out on top!

There was a discussion on a message board I visit on how to get used to exercising in the morning. There's a woman on there who shared how she has done it for the past 20 years ... consistently. She said she made the choice in 1987 to workout unless she was deathly ill and to schedule it into her week. She said she sets the alarm clock and does not allow for any of those thoughts to come. She does not use snooze on the alarm clock. She said that just one time you choose to sleep in or one time you hit the snooze, it makes it that much easier to do it the next time. I was so impressed by her determination and thought, I can totally do that.

So, today was a major battle for me in winning this war!

Snow Day!

So I got up this morning to go run with Robin, but she called at 5:45 to say, "Did you look outside?!?" Yup there was snow. We actually have run in the snow before (and hail and rain) but Robin's current shoes have holes in them. So we decided to forgo today until she gets new shoes. I sleep until 6:30 and then got up to do my workout on the treadmill. I was going for 45 minutes, but I stopped at 30 minutes, because I was having a lot of back pain.

I've been pretty achy in my lower back where I broke my pelvic bone and they inserted a big screw. When the weather changes, it gets more achy. So I was glad we didn't go down to the track and that I could listen to my body. And I DID get in a good 30 minutes!

10/6/08 - 1.75 miles
Saucony shoes - 127 miles

Going Strong

So, I think that mornings really work the best for me. As much as I hate getting up in the morning, when I do it ... everything just works out so much better! There are too many distractions during the day to deter me from working out. So I got up this morning at 6:30 (which is actually sleeping in compared to when I get up to run ... that's more like 5:40!). I did my favorite FIRM MBS, which is 45 minutes all body strength with a teeny bit of cardio thrown in the keep your heart rate up in the working zone. I can tell me muscles feel worked.

I scheduled my workouts into my google calendar. I've heard from a few different people that unless they schedule it in, they won't do it, so I'm trying it out. Not that I ever have any other plans at 6:30 in the morning besides sleep! ;)

I'm still thinking of my next goal, but I think time frame it will go to the end of the year. It will be a not just surviving the holidays but excelling through the holidays. In that past this three month period has not been kind to my figure. So, I determined to make this year different. I'm living into the future, not my past ... baby!

Starting fresh!

Okay, so I had my 30th birthday and while I did not meet my goal of 30 lbs. lost, I did lose 14 lbs.!!! I totally got it's not about meeting the goals, it's the journey. And I have learned a lot. For a while I thought I wouldn't set another goal that was so visible so I wouldn't have to fail again (wouldn't want to look bad to you all after all!). But then I got, that is rubbish. By setting a huge goal for myself (30 by 30) I played big and lost more than I would have with no goals. 14 lbs. is nothing to balk at! So I am aiming for the stars! I may land on a cloud instead, but isn't that so much better than burying my head in the sand?!?! I have not determined my new goals yet, but am working on that this week.

This morning I got up and went running with Robin. We did a total of 2.5 miles, run/walking. It has been a while since either of us have run so we wanted to ease into things. Overall it went really well. I feel good now (great actually) and am ready to work harder!

10/6/08 - 2.5 miles
Saucony shoes - 125 miles (I keep forgetting to add mileage here, so I am estimating)

Tuesday Triumphs ...

I think the forces were aligned for me to workout this morning. I knew I had a PTA meeting this morning, so I wouldn't be able to workout at the regular time (right after Aubrey leaves for school), so I had decided to either workout this afternoon or this evening. Well, Braden came wandering into my room at 6am this morning (unusual for this kid). After going potty (he wore undies to bed!) and tucking him back in bed, I just couldn't fall back asleep, so I got up and did my workout before school today! I did my go to strength video ... MBS, it's a 45 minutes all over strength with spurts of cardio.

So, I've been doing some thinking about why I have been so on and off about exercise lately. I think there is part of me that just KNEW that I wouldn't actually lose the full 30 pounds by my 30th birthday. How's that for setting yourself up for failure?!? But here's the thing, I may fail at losing 30, by only losing 15 ... but is losing 15 really a failure? Of course not. So, I'm going to leave my goals up and while I may not obtain 30 pounds lost in the next 18 days, I will triumph over the loss that I have seen.

Hello!

So, I have really been neglecting this blog! I won't get into excuses or reasons ... just a clean start!

I got up this morning and did 2 miles on the treadmill. I've been playing around with the incline, because I read an article about Fergie where she does 2.5 MPH on the treadmill at the highest incline and has killer legs. So it took me just over 40 minutes. I did intervals of the walk at high incline and then ended with a short run. It's amazing how much smoother it is doing the workout on the treadmill. I am so excited to be able to have it this winter!

Haven't been up to date on these numbers, so I'll try to guestimate:

10/6/08 - 2 miles
Saucony shoes - 112.25 miles