post from BB

I've never posted from my BB before but let's give it a try.

I've had a couple fantastic rides this spring. Penny gets prettier and prettier every day. She's still shedding some of her winter coat revealing a much darker coat underneath. Oh it is BEAUTIFUL! I so hope she is a dark palomino this year. If she is I will blame it on the fact that she finally home with me and is settled. I have no idea if that has anything to do with it but it sounds good.

Still Kickin...

Kick Kick Kick the pig! I don't know why I don't do it enough... Getting started is the hard part. Once I'm into it... I roll!

Still looking for some sort of motivation. Maybe I'll order a fitness magazine. That would help me refocus at least once per month.

Small Streaks

I've made a small streak of three days with exercise. I'm trying to focus on establishing the routine more than the intensity right now. Maybe if I think I HAVE to run on the treadmill it is a dreadful thought, but if I just need to walk on it for say 20 minutes... it's easier on my mind. PLUS I ran some too yesterday and today AND I extended an additional 5 minutes just because I was feeling good! See how easy that is!

Notably, it is time for my 6 month lab check to see how my cholesterol is doing. After my last visit with the doc, she prescribed some Omega-3's but they are ultry expensive! Like over $165!!!! My insurance doesn't cover them - yet. I'm hoping maybe sometime soon they will. So because it was not cost-effective, I got some over the counter Omega-3's at the drug store. They give me heartburn and make me burp fish- YUK!!!! I threw them out!

So if the little bit that I was taking actually DID make any difference, then maybe I'll spring for the expense and take just one per day or every other day instead of 2 or 3 per day. As long as that is okay with doc.... We shall see.

Remind me to call for a lab slip! And while I'm at it I'm going to ask her if there is anything I can do to effectively increase my ability to FOCUS! I'm telling you I am somewhere between ADD and OCD... maybe a little of both!

I NEED to lose my double chin! Focus is my problem. I am really really good for a while and then I lose focus and have to start all over. Anyone know some good remedies for KEEPING focused? I've GOT to find some!

Sing it... Back In The Saddle Again!!!

YES - I exercised today! I'm running and walking half and half for 20 minutes with a 5 minute warmup and 5 minute cool-down. This is accompanied by some pre and post stretching, 3 sets of crunches, and some simple weight training. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... It feels so good!

God meets me at the treadmill. He is my workout partner! I love it!!! Where do you go to meet God? Do you have a special place? A special time?

Kick Kick Kick

I SO need to get a grip! I need to get back on track. I've been so overwhelmed with WORK and trying to keep up with normal everyday life while working lots of overtime and barely making my deadlines....

This morning I realized that I have fell into an exercise-depression of sorts. You know... can't seem to pick yourself up and make yourself GO! Just been lazy with little or no focus...

I've been praying on it again. I NEED that focus! I NEED to make this habitual! Why is it hard?

This morning I could hear the Holy Spirit trying to get me up and on the treadmill before 6AM. You know, I USED to be able to roll out of bed and hit the ground running at the drop of a hat. Ever since my hubby introduced me to "snooze" it's ruined me! (Thanks Honey) Anyway, I have been praying for focus and despite the Lords answer to my prayer, I neglected to respond. I felt guilty all morning... (and also for eating a piece of cake yesterday afternoon.)

So tonight I turned a new leaf. I made a lasagna for dinner, but I only had a small piece on top of a large pile of green peas. Water to drink. I got out my 10 pound dumbbells... did some squats, curls, and presses. I also re-started the Couch to 5K AGAIN! I did the first workout and am pleased to announce that I'm back in the saddle! God totally met me there - just like he used to. I finished the workout with a pile of crunches. I lost count after 30. That's pretty good for a first-new-workout.

Now... I must go take my vitamins!

Pray for me please... for focus, drive, devotion, dedication, and strength!

Checking In

So yesterday I didn't do too bad. My log says I may have gone over on fats a little. (darn blue cheese) All else is in check. My next hurdle will be tracking my consumed stats DURING the day. I update it every night/morning. What's happening is that I am now more aware of my habits. I found myself contemplating over what to have for lunch yesterday that wouldn't send my stats sky-rocketing. So it's working... but will be more effective if I pay better attention to them throughout the day. This will help me to better plan each meal so as to stay within certain limits.

So... it's a work in progress. I also need to MOVE more. I need to find a way to make it a priority. I have so many of those right now. Sheesh!