Life as a daily exerciser is still going strong. I am now up to running 1 continuous mile on the treadmill. For all those runners out there, this is a big deal for me. I walk for one lap (1/4 mile) then I run for 1 mile and then walk to finish off the 30 min. I am still trying to decide how best to work up to an hour long workout. I don't know if I should just keep walking and work on extending the time or if I should work in running and then work on extending time. For now, I like to see the higher # of calories burned when I run.
I don't know if I have lost any weight or not. I am doing the Best Life Diet plan. During phase one you are not supposed to weigh yourself for 4 weeks. One more week and we shall see. I don't feel like my clothes fit any differently, but I do feel stronger, so I think the exercise is doing something. I actually really like this program. You start out by increasing your activity level and when that is solid you move onto phase 2 which starts the food change. I am not looking to be on a diet, I am changing my life.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
And So it Begins
After many, and I mean many, months of talking about it we finally bought a treadmill. We looked everywhere, including Craigslist, which isn't very helpful in our area, reading about treadmill after treadmill and decided to buy the Sole F80. I LOVE IT!!!
We purchased it in the beginning of November and received it just after Thanksgiving. I am so happy to record that I have been using it 5 days a week since. YAY!!! It has been so nice being able to stay within my own home and going for a walk/run. My girls have even been so good to let me get my exercise in, with the help of cartoons of course. I am now planning on getting up at 6 am to exercise. I have not lost any weight, actually gained two pounds, but I am still so happy to have the habit building.
One of my other successes so far is - I have actually been able to read my scriptures every day this year. I was reading my scriptures on New Year's day and then the next day and realized I had read every day in 2009, and it continues. I love going from day to day knowing that I have read my scriptures. I don't have to feel guilty about it any more. Some days, I only get a few verses read, but it is becoming a habit. I am so excited and plan to not break the pattern.
I have even noticed a difference in myself lately. I have been able to handle added stress better. I don't get overwhelmed as much. So nice. I know the exercise and scripture reading is the reason. I have more balance in my life and less guilt. That is priceless.
We purchased it in the beginning of November and received it just after Thanksgiving. I am so happy to record that I have been using it 5 days a week since. YAY!!! It has been so nice being able to stay within my own home and going for a walk/run. My girls have even been so good to let me get my exercise in, with the help of cartoons of course. I am now planning on getting up at 6 am to exercise. I have not lost any weight, actually gained two pounds, but I am still so happy to have the habit building.
One of my other successes so far is - I have actually been able to read my scriptures every day this year. I was reading my scriptures on New Year's day and then the next day and realized I had read every day in 2009, and it continues. I love going from day to day knowing that I have read my scriptures. I don't have to feel guilty about it any more. Some days, I only get a few verses read, but it is becoming a habit. I am so excited and plan to not break the pattern.
I have even noticed a difference in myself lately. I have been able to handle added stress better. I don't get overwhelmed as much. So nice. I know the exercise and scripture reading is the reason. I have more balance in my life and less guilt. That is priceless.
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