Showing posts with label push ups. Show all posts
Showing posts with label push ups. Show all posts

Three Days in a Row

8:01 AM | 0 Comments

Well, it's been three days and I keep managing to get up and workout. I'm really quite happy to be working out again. I started with my warm up, I didn't do the high knees or butt kicks. I was going to shadow box, but my ipod battery was dead and it just felt weird to punch in the air with no music blasting in my ears. So I went for my walk/jog instead.

I jogged more this morning than previously. I'm trying to add more jogging than walking as I get used to it. I stopped at the bench and did TWO reps of 10! Then at the other park I did it again.

Total Bench Push Ups.....40!!!
Total Walk/Jog: 1.4 miles

I've been eating better the last few days as well. I keep bringing cookies in my lunch and I've only had 1 in the last two days. I know that may not seem like a long time to some of you, but those who know me know that I need my chocolate. Just the simple fact that I have chocolate with me, within reach and I haven't eaten it is a huge accomplishment for me. I know it won't be like that everyday, and I am okay with that. I know myself well enough that the moment I say I cannot have chocolate I will binge. So, as long as I can do this most days I'm sure I will be able to stick with it.

I finally bought a sports bra, now I'll be able to add jumping rope to my exercise routine. Well, as soon as I buy a new jump rope I will add it to my routine. I had one, but my kids demolished it.

Officially 1 week

8:13 AM | 0 Comments

It has been 1 week of solid of exercising every day. I must admit how tired I am. The last couple of days I've been finding it harder and harder to wake up. I do still wake up though and I think that's what is most important.

I walked my short 1.4 mile route this morning. I stopped twice to do bench push ups. I made it to 16, but it was difficult and I had to stand halfway before finishing. I've decided to stay at 16 for a while since I find it so challenging. Once I've got a good handle on the 16 push ups I will start increasing the number again.

I brought along my 1 lb weights and ankle weight switching ankles at the halfway mark. I still get that pain in my shins and can't wait until I can get some new shoes. I know it will help to have a lighter shoe. For once in my life I plan on paying more than $30 for a pair of shoes.

So, off the topic of exercise, I've been thinking about when I was younger. I used to write all the time. It was my thing. I even thought I wanted to be a reporter which is why I ended up taking journalism. Ever since I graduated from journalism I have had no interest in writing. It's like journalism sucked all of my creative writing out of me.

I don't think I was a great writer, not by any means. I used to actually enjoy writing. The point I'm trying to get to is that I like writing in my blog everyday. I'm enjoying writing again, maybe it's not all that creative or even interesting, but I love it and I think that matters.

It's salad and veggie samosas for lunch today :-) Have a great day.

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