Ending 2013 the Right Way

Today was supposed to be a rest day, but I really wanted to get some exercise in.  I did 30 minutes on the elliptical, and 30 minutes on the bike.  The first was fairly intense, the second, more gentle.  But, between the two, I got in an hour of exercise and feel like I am ending the year on a positive note.  Tomorrow, I will welcome 2014 and hope for a great year ahead.

Quick update

I did my regular Monday night double workout tonight.  It was a really good, intense workout but now I'm dead.   I'm going to sit in the sauna, try to get warm, and hope that things stop hurting.   Tomorrow will be a better day.

Another walking day - with a speed boost

When I turned on my walk it out game this afternoon, it remembered my music selection from yesterday.  I like that!  And, it meant that I did the entire hour of walking to uptempo music.  I think the minimum was 130 bpm.  The time went fast, and it said that I did almost 4 miles in my hour.  I can't remember if it was 3.7 or 3.9.  Either way, I'm really happy!

It looks like I will be able to raise enough money to our reunion at Biggest Loser Resort Chicago at the end of February.  With thanks to several good friends and anonymous donors.  Now, I am excited and extra motivated to get in as much exercise as I possibly can before I go.  Every ounce I can lose before the trip is an once I won't have to carry with me when I'm there.  I know that you can make it work at whatever fitness level you are at.  However, I want to be as prepared as I can possibly be. 

It's late in the year and I should be thinking about New Year's Resolutions.  But, I haven't given it too much thought this year.  I know I am going to continue this journey, and will tighten up some aspects that have lapsed.  But, mostly I want to appreciate everything I've done so far, and keep going with it.  But, I still have two more days, maybe I'll come up with something creative.

Just Keep Moving

I woke up tired this morning.  And sore.  I think I definitely pushed too hard yesterday.  But, I have a big deadline coming up, so I have extra motivation to keep up with the exercise.  So, I decided it was a great day for walk it out.  I ended up walking for just about an hour.  Toward the end, I kicked it into fast songs only.  It really makes you sweat to keep up with the faster music.  So, it was a good workout.  But, I'm still feeling pretty beat up.  Tonight, I'm going to ask Steve to rub some arnica into my shoulders, after I get out of the sauna.  Between the two, I'm hoping to feel more myself by morning.  Let's just hope my plan works.

Very Exhausting Day

I guess when I jump into things, I jump with two feet.  Today I did twenty minutes on the elliptical, a very intense hour of personal training, 1 mile and a half playing walk it out, and my regular Friday night yoga class.  I'm just exhausted remembering it all! I'm really proud of myself for having such a great day.  Now, I'm ready to get in the HBOT with Michael and then sleep really well tonight.  Happy Friday!

I'm back!

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!  Mine was really good - lots of time spent with family, a little bit of sleep, and way too many presents.  Unfortunately, I didn't stick to my diet very well.  But, I will get back to it first thing tomorrow.  Overall, it really was a great holiday.  But, now I'm back, and I am getting back into my routine.

I wanted to start out fun and easy today, so I decided to play walk it out on the wii.  It is a really fun, addictive game.  Before I knew it, 90 minutes had gone by and I'd walked 4 miles.  Not bad!  Tomorrow will be a rude awakening, but for now, I'm enjoying the vacation and the fact that I can have fun and exercise at the same time. 

Merry Christmas!!!

I just wanted to check in before the holidays.  For the next week or so my life is going to be really crazy.  We'll be traveling, visiting with family, and I just won't be in control of my schedule.  I figure now is a great time to take a short break, give myself a chance to rest, and then get right back to my schedule the minute I get home.

Of course, while I am away, I will try to sneak in as much activity as I can.  I just won't be posting about it.  For today, I just went to yoga tonight.  I had a really stressful day, and class tonight was just what I needed.  A lot of stretching, some really active poses, and a great savasanah at the end.  Talk about a perfect way to end the day.  Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays!!