New Year, New Beginning

I did not make a New Year's resolution to lose weight or exercise. Resolutions barely last. However, Jon and I both realized the need for us to start working out again. We've been going fairly often with the exception of the last two days.

I've been doing about a mile on the elliptical with an occasional run on the treadmill. I've also incorporated weights into my routine. We also decided that on Sundays we're going to play racquetball instead of running.

I find myself making excuses about not going, but in reality, I need to go more and do more. It's just finding the motivation to do it. Yesterday Jon had been snowshoeing all day and was exhausted. I should have gone but used the excuse of spending time together as a reason not to go. Jon eventually fell asleep on my lap while I read.

Pray that I can commit and stay with it.

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.