Moving Along...

Yesterday I met a friend at the gym for some ab work and cardio on the treadmill. I was at the gym a little early so I decided to do some warming up by walking 10 minutes on the treadmill. I set the speed at my usual number, walked the ten minutes, and then realized that I wasn't even winded! WooHoo! That means I need to kick it up a notch, and more importantly, it means I am getting stronger; my heart is getting healthier! I was so excited, feeling like I had accomplished something big. I know it is just a small step, and that I still have a LONG way to go, but it's okay to celebrate the little things, right?

I went on to work through some ab stuff, and then spent another 30 minutes on the treadmill at an increased speed. It was a great workout day for me!

Today, I went to my first BodyVive class. I have really been loving the BodyPump, but wanted to try this other class, and today there was one in the morning that I could attend. It was fun, but very different from any other exercise class I have been in. I felt good afterwards, and I am sure I will go back again!

I won't lie and say that this transition is going easily and without hitch. It is hard to train your mind and your body to do something that it hasn't done for too long, but every day I wake up committed. I am still struggling with the whole water thing, but it is getting better. I am being much more careful about what goes into my mouth, which is not altogether easy considering the volumes of Easter candy my children keep bringing home!

Hopefully soon the scales will begin to reflect the time and effort I am putting into building a better me. Hopefully soon my clothes will begin to fit more loosely, and I will find myself complaining that everything is too big!

Until then, I'll keep putting one foot in front of the other, sweating all the way!

Feeling Good!

Today was another BodyPump class and it was great! I felt good about my workout, and left knowing I had done something good for myself!

Now if only the fat would start falling off! I want to see some movement from the scales...I am moving my body, and now it's time for the scales to do their part and start moving the numbers...DOWN!!

One day at a time...and today, I worked hard!

Working through the pain

I am working through the pain. My body hurts in places I didn't even know could hurt. My arms are the worst, followed closely by my extremely sore legs. I had a really hard time getting dressed this morning. Suffice it to say, Natalie had to help me, and she informed me it was ridiculous! I know honey, I know! And let me add that getting in and out of the car is no piece of cake either.

But today, I decided I was going to continue to work through the pain. I worked on some cardio, and then did some leg work and ab work. Whew...I am hurting!

I know it is silly, but I am proud of the pain. It means I am working hard. It means I am doing right for my body, for myself, and for my family. I am stronger...healthier.

One day at a time, right?

Wednesday

This morning it was the Zumba class for me. It was great fun, and I thought that working through the soreness throughout my body would help. I am here to tell you, it didn't. Oh sure, for the first hour or so after Zumba, I felt great. Then I sat down for lunch, and nearly couldn't get back up!! OUCH!! It's a good pain though...if there really is such a thing. I know I am working hard, and that makes me happy!

Plus, if dancing can be exercise, then count me in!!

Ouch!

Today I decided to dive into a new class at the gym...Body Pump. One word for all of you...OUCH! It was wonderful and painful all at the same time. I felt challenged for sure, but not so 'bad' at it that I was overwhelmed and discouraged. I will definitely be going back...I feel like this class has lots of fat-burning-and-strength-building potential for me. I was AWESOME! And, a friend went with me, which made it even better! :)

Now, about these muscle aches...OUCH! I think I need some ibuprofen and a bottle of water. I am hopeful I can get out of bed in the morning...pray for me!

YOGA

I just completed my first yoga class. It was wonderful. I was relaxed, yet sweating. I was calm, yet excited. I was breathing slow and steady, yet out of breath.

I think I'll definitely be back!

Not so much...

The whole "drink more water" goal I had for the week...let's just say it isn't going so well. I'm choosing to blame the fact that I am working and so I am not in my usual routine and I am not home much. Yeah, let's go with that.

But tomorrow is another day, and I will do better.

It's all about taking it one day at a time, right?

Water, Water, Water

That is my goal for this week...to drink more water, water, water. It is just hard to get it all in when the weather is cool...but when the weather is warmer, it seems so much easier to drink all the water.

Today, it's COLD. But I am going to force myself to have some more water!

How are y'all doing?