I woke up to go to my class this morning, but I was so tired. So I made myself promise that I would go on a long walk if I could go back to sleep. I kept my promise and just got back from an hour-long walk. The weather was beautiful and I'm glad that I did it. Maybe I'll go back tomorrow.

I went to aerobics this morning and used 3lb weights instead of the 1lb Zumba sticks everyone else used. Got a great workout in!

This week is a bye week...since I've been documenting my weight for the last few weeks anyway... : /

Man, oh man, do I love my aerobics class! It gives me such a boost for the rest of the day. And it's a great workout. I hope everyone's having a good Monday!

I found this on a random website and I really liked it:
70% of the hard work is done in the kitchen
15% of the effort is to get a good night's rest (8 HRS)
15% of the effort is in the gym

Ugh. Why do I allow myself to slack when I go out of town?!? It was my anniversary, and the only half active things I did all weekend were horseback riding (just walking, nothing strenuous) and dancing at the Katy Perry concert. ;) And I ate too much delicious food. Tomorrow's weigh-in is not going to be good. :(

Yesterday in class we did progress testing and I have progressed in ALL fields. I am so proud of myself! The test is interval training and you count how many times you do the given activity in a minute. The activities included jumping jacks, crunches, biceps, triceps, and squats among other things.

Today, I went to the gym and did interval training on the treadmill. It feels like it's been so long since I've done that. It was a good workout.

Last night we went swimming (and diving and flipping) at a friend's house.

This morning, in class, we did step aerobics (I was the only one in the class who opted for the high step and it was brutal) and then we did weight training. Side note: since the beginning of the year, I've moved up from 5lb weights to 8lb as of today!! I'm getting stronger!

I met an incredible man tonight. He has been a HUGE inspiration to me and to actually meet him in real life was a giant blessing. He is awesome. He is funny and cheerful and his positive energy and attitude are contagious. I'm talking about Ben. You can learn everything you need to know about Ben by clicking here and here. Do yourself a favor and at least click on the first link. It may change your life. Or at least move you in some way or another.

Not only did I get to meet Ben and talk to him, I got to participate in my first 5K tonight because of him and it felt great. It was hot and miserable during, but afterwards it was so rewarding! I had a fantastic night tonight and I owe it all to Ben. He's amazing.

Also, I made this blog public as of tonight because of him. I feel like maybe I can help more people that way. It's scary, but life is scary. Here's to continuing on my weight-loss journey!!

This weekend, we floated the river. I consider that a half workout. I was moving my legs and my arms at different times, and the float was over 4 hours, so... half workout.

Sunday night, we had a BBQ at some friends' house. Although I had steak and a hot dog, I filled up on watermelon.

Last night, hubby and I went on a walk. This was after being in the car for 5 hours and eating potato salad, shish-ka-bobs, candy, creamy mashed potatoes, and some brisket smothered in BBQ sauce.

This afternoon, I walked 4 miles in an hour on the treadmill.

I'm interested to see how my weight will look tomorrow...

Tonight I went to the gym with the hubs. It was too late for me to do intervals (I was too tired), so I just walked at 4.0MPH at an incline for 30 minutes. Then I walked home too.

Man, it is so hard for me to have the motivation to work out in this death heat!

But I did it.

I did 30 minutes of interval training. Coming out into the muggy heat was sucky, but at least I worked out today. And that's all that matters.

233.7 (-.2)

Not the best, but I'll take it.

I've been in a sort of funk regarding my eating and my exercise recently. I'm trying to shake it. I signed up for the summer aerobics class at the rec center, but it doesn't start for another two weeks. I tried to fast on Sunday, but I have to take medication at lunchtime so it makes fasting difficult. I just need to be more self-disciplined. I know I can be, I just need to suck it up and do it.

Happy Wednesday, all!

I went to the gym tonight to do the treadmill while I watched the Biggest Loser season finale. Halfway through the show, there was a tornado warning and sirens went off and the whole nine yards. So I missed the second half of the show, and I had to go home (or else sit in the hallway with other sweaty gym patrons). I only got 50 minutes in. I pretty much just walked a 4.0MPH the whole time because I thought I would be there for two hours and I didn't want to burn myself out.

Today I walked around the Dallas Zoo for four hours.

I wasn't feeling it when I went to the gym with hubby tonight, so I just walked at 4.0MPH for an hour while he did intervals. But at least I went.

Today was my last day of aerobics. I hope I can start the summer class in June, but that will all depend on my job situation at that point. I've really loved the class.

After class, I did interval training on the treadmill for only 10 minutes because I have a busy day ahead of me and that's all the time I could afford. It was good and I ran faster than normal because I knew it would be a shorter workout.

Happy Friday everyone!!

I went to my aerobics class this morning and we did dancing and then weights. I'm sad that the class is coming to an end. There's a 3-week break before the next one starts. I may have a full-time job by the time the next one starts, so I'm waiting to sign up until I know a little more about where I'll be.

I came home and cooled down for a bit and then went back to the gym and did intervals on the treadmill. I upped my running speed by a tenth (to 5.4). I only did 5.3 once or twice, and I did 6.0 on the first and last run. It was a good workout. 35 min/2.6 miles

Hubby and I went camping last night and were going to go hiking this morning, but we ended up coming home so hubby could work on his car all day. While he was doing that, I looked on netflix to see if there were any workout videos. I found a cardio one and turned it on. It was pretty slow and lame, but I added my own moves and made the best of it.

Happy Saturday!

Ugh. I did not make the most of my aerobics class this morning - I was like the walking dead in there. I have been going full speed all week and I would have given anything to sleep in. But I knew that I needed to go to class. And even though it wasn't as high-energy as I should have done, I was still there and moving my body.

We're going camping/hiking tonight - I'm so excited!

I went to class this morning, but I won't be doing my second workout because I have a dentist appointment. But class was good today and I'm ok with it. :)


235.0 (+/-0)

I assume this is because I barely worked out at all last week and was still eating as if I were working out. :/
I have been a little off since I got back from California. I need to shake this rut and get my butt back in gear!

Tonight I went to the gym with hubby and could only do 10 minutes on the treadmill again. I felt like I could just lay down on the belt and fall asleep. This is why I avoid going to the gym at 8:30 at night - I just don't have the energy!
After I got off the treadmill, I did the bike for another 20 minutes.