So, I just got back from the gym....yea!! I broke a good sweat today walking 4 minutes then jogging 2 minutes for 42 minutes (excluding the 5 minute warm up, 5 minute cool down, and stretching). That's the most I've sweat since my trainer (Hey Alicen) moved out of state!! Hey, I've exercised, just not to the extent of breaking a good sweat, which really should be a top priority when exercising! I have to tell you, IT FELT GREAT!!!! I'm actually looking forward to the next session already. Thank goodness, because I have to get with it; I've got eight and a half weeks before the 5K Run/Walk I entered. I so want to run at least the majority of it. That would be such a rush!!
Speaking of 5Ks, a friend of mine (Hey Tamara), ran one on Saturday. She finished in 27 minutes and 47 seconds!!!! Wow!!! That's exciting!! Geaux Tamara!!! It was so motivating to see her cross that finish line!!! She is so dedicated to exercising (and yes...she sweats!) and eating healthy. I want to be like her when I grow up!
I read an article by Bob Greene (oh, how I love Bob) awhile back where he talked about a client who said she did not sweat....that she could not sweat...that her body just didn't do it. He told her.....YES IT WILL....if you are working out hard enough...IT WILL. He created a routine for her... and guess what....she DID sweat!! And so do I, and so will you....if we work out hard enough! We should at each exercise session....go for the sweat!!!
I got at little side tracked this week with my blogging....sorry!! When I started the blog....my plan was to post every day, if with nothing else, the report of what I did or was going to do that day. Then, after I wrote on a couple of weight loss/get healthy topics, I got to thinking that people may want to read more of that than just a report on what I do. I began feeling anxious about trying to come up with a stimulating subject every day. Even though there's a lot to say about losing weight/getting healthy, topics you feel inspired to write about don't just come to you every day. I decided that if I didn't feel moved to write on a particular item, that I would not write. After talking to some people who look forward to reading my blog daily, I've decided to do it daily, even if it's just reporting on what I do. Some people, including myself find it motivating to read what other people are doing. Plus, and here's a part I really like......it'll keep me more on track because I certainly want to have more good reports than not so good ones!
Well, I think that's it for today. Until tomorrow......
Janice, good for you on the sweating. I am working with a trainer - and sweating, which I don't do when i'm working out by myself. So that external motivation works for me. I had my first strength and measurement assessment this weekend after 7 weeks of training - lost 7lbs of fat. Brought my body fat % down. But the real gain has been in flexibility, balance, and strength. We will attack endurance and weight more this next 8 weeks.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I like reading your blog on daily activities, even the struggles. It motivates me, and on your bad days hopefully you will get that in return.
Keep it up, dear friend, and keep the faith!
Debra (McDonald) Beard
Hey Debra; It's nice to see you on the blog!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great assessment!!! That's quite an accomplishment; you must be very excited!! Congratulations!
Thank you for your encouragement and for sharing! Please continue to give updates; I love reading others' getting healthy stories too. It's very motivating!