I did something awesome!!!!

I did something awesome! I got off my ass, I put on my tennis shoes and I went to Anytime Fitness. I got a 14 day free pass and I decided that it was time. I wasn't doing it here. I kept finding reasons not to get off my ass. Excuses really. Its easy to rationalize things when your sitting on a couch. But I have been saying for a while now I need a change. I need my aha moment. On Thursday I went and I got on the elliptical for 30 minutes. Now, I haven't exercised like that in a long time. I used to love riding my bike, but I never really did other cardio. I liked the way I felt so I went and spent another 25 minutes on the recumbent bike. I left feeling great. I felt refreshed. I went home and I cleaned up. I didn't fight it like I always do, I just felt the need to keep going.

Friday I had to work. I have made a commitment to my boss to be there three days a week, two to three hours a day. I made the commitment because I need to have money to pay for my membership. Work was easy. It was slow and I didn't get as much done as I wanted, but I went I accomplished a few things and I left there feeling good. I then went home, changed clothes and headed out again. I did another 25 minutes on the elliptical and 25 minutes on the bike. I could feel the stretch, but in the end it wasn't my legs that hurt, but my feet. I felt like they were going to fall off from being numb. Dana said I need to change the cross something, I will ask the personal trainer that I get to  meet on Monday. I brought my headphones with this time. Great thing is there are tv's on all the cardio machines. But you need headphones to listen.

Saturday, For about 20 minutes ( I wasn't really awake, just semi-conscious.) I debated going today. I was tired and I had been up all night drawing "Critter" for Kaylee. A mental smack changed things for me. I was dressed and ready and heading out the door. I was bummed to find out that I cant work out on Sunday because I am not a member yet and only members can work out when there isn't a staff member there. So I cant go. But I did 25 on the elliptical and 25 on the bike. Today I can feel it in my thighs and calves. The ache made me giddy!! I know it is silly but I was so excited.

So I have been thinking, I enjoy my baking, I plan to do more, but I have GOT to figure out portions so that everyone can have some AND it wont be gone in 2 days. I also don't want to spend all this time working out and then go home and fill myself up on crap. There will be a lot more healthy food going through the door.

 

We Are Here!

I have now made myself a member of the Couch to Cancun leader board. I know it has been a while since I have given a real Cancun update, so here it is. The leaders as of tonight are as follows.

1. Becky with 30 miles.
2. Dana with 25 miles.
3. Tina (that's me!!!!) with 21 miles.

I did that. I did 21 miles this week. GET OUT OF TOWN!! and that's what were doin. We are entering Houston. If you follow the link We Are Here!   This is a Google Earth map. I don't know if it makes a difference but it shows you where we are all the same. We have traveled a total of 1,039 miles. How can you not be impressed with that number!! We didn't reach our original goal, BUT I am glad to say that this past week we have all gotten back on the bandwagon.

So I have goals and plans this week and I am going to share them before we get to our prayer.

• This week I am going to continue to go to Anytime Fitness
• I am going to go to work on time and bust my butt!
• I am going to continue to pray
• I am going to clean my room
• I am going to try to cut my grocery bill by $50.

So those are my goals. I am going to keep working on getting organized. I'm gonna make a difference. Just wait and see.

Time for a prayer and then I am out of here.

Dear God, Thank You for today! Thank you for my wonderful nieces. Watching them grow is such a blessing. Thank you for blessing me with such a great family. I am so lucky to be loved by so many. Thank you for the ability to get up and go. Please watch over my Grandma as she recovers from surgery. Please watch over us all. In your name we pray. Amen