Mon - Wed

Monday and Tuesday I went and exercised, but I seem to have lost my motivation. I only did about 1/2 mile. I didn't do my crunches or push ups. I'm not sure what happened, but I have become unmotivated about working out. I would like to lose some weight and I know that exercise is a fast way to do that, but still I find myself not wanting to go do it. I'm letting the busyness of life get in the way again. I think I would be more inclined to exercise if I could watch TV or something while doing it. Maybe I should take my book with me next time and do some reading while I work out. I know I won't go as fast, but maybe it will keep me moving.

We didn't exercise last night. After dinner we went shopping to get a display board and groceries. Once we got home I got started on making Jon's display board. It's not nearly as professional as I'd like, but I think it will look good. However, because of this new project, I was working on it until 10 when I realized I needed to go to bed, thus no exercising.

Started Again

Last Thursday I didn't go running like I had planned. The reason: I threw up.

Last night, however, I did go running. I didn't do much, but I did some. Some is better than none. Tonight I'm going to do at least a mile.

Break the Chain

This year has been a year of struggling to stay committed to exercising. I get excited and motivated for a few days or weeks but then I start making excuses and stop.

I really need to find a way to stay motivated and committed. I'm going to go exercise today at 7 pm.

No Go Monday

Yesterday I didn't exercise, but today Jon and I are going to go after church. Hopefully I can find a way to make this exercise thing stick. I just need to keep thinking about me being healthy for when I get pregnant.

Week Two

This week has been a tough week for me. I increased my mileage up to 2 miles, my push-ups up to 25, and my crunches up to 60.

Monday went well. I ran 18:10 for my 2 miles and the rest went well.
Tuesday was harder. Jon came home from a 5 day backpacking/rock climbing trip and I was anxious to see him. However, I ran about a 17:40 and did all my exercises. I just wasn't motivated. I wanted to be home with him.
Wednesday I failed. I only ran for 5 minutes and I skipped my push-ups and crunches. Jon didn't encourage me to keep going. If he hadn't said only do it for 5 minutes, I wonder if I would have done more, but I can't blame him. It's my fault I didn't exercise.
Thursday was a nothing day. I got home, quickly made dinner, and left for a friend's house. She was having a Pampered Chef party and since my mom wanted me to get something for her, I went. I finally got home at about 8:50. I watched 10 minutes of Survivor, took a shower, and went to bed. I was so tired.

I've been stressed this week. I know exercise is a great way to relieve stress, which works somewhat, but now my stress is affecting my sleep. I would just rather lay down on the couch and watch TV than exercise. I know it's my goal to get in shape for our future baby, but right now I feel so sleep deprived that it's affecting me. Maybe the weekend will be just the break I need to get back on track.

Week One - Recap

I've been struggling with writing in my blog, but rest assured I have been exercising. I've been running 1.5 miles on the elliptical, doing 20 push-ups, doing 50 bicycle crunches, and alternating weights on my legs and arms.

Daily my times have improved on the elliptical.
Monday: 13:59
Tuesday: 13:43
Wednesday: 13:42
Thursday: 13:24
Friday: 13:24
Saturday: 13:14
Sunday: None.

Sunday I didn't get my running in. After church I went to my parents' house to do some target shooting. (I did get some sort of arm workout.) I didn't get home until a few minutes after 8. But Amazing Race was on at 8 and once it was over I was so tired I went to bed.

Today I begin week 2. The changes are 2 miles on the elliptical, 25 push ups, and 55 crunches. Weights remain the same routine.