Oh no two days no workout!

Hey this is cool I am feeling out of sorts as I enter day two without working out. I am happy to feel the need to work out. I love the feeling on the treadmill and lifting weights. I am not killing myself...honestly I do it all in moderation. I am however, feeling hooked and that is good news. Tomorrow will be a BIG work out. I will do at least two cardio, and lift arms and chest. Got to deal with the flab under my arms...Happy that they no longer jiggle like jello....I would say the move more like a soft fruit...but no more ripples.

I will update tomorrow when I work out. The best thing is that it is part of my routine and I miss it. Summer is a coming and I want to be able to hike and enjoy it. Might even buy a bike...a nice one and this time I will have it sized for me. Keeping it real at 52. Happy Hump Day.

SIx pounds it is Official

Okay so at the docs office yesterday I learned that my weight was down six pounds since the first of February. I had to get on the mean and nasty scale in the corner of the hallway before entering to see my doc. I asked the nurse if this was really necessary? Seriously I have a headache what could that possibly have to do with pounds! But surprise, surprise...I found out I have lost six pounds. I was happy. Now if I could just loose about ten more!

Been keeping it real. Doing my work out as often as possible. I also highly recommend using Comcast On Demand Exercise TV which is also on the Internet. There are great works out there that will add to your success. When I have limited time and cannot get to the gym I will do a 20 minute work out there. But whenever I can I get to the gym. It helps with my self discipline. It is worth the effort and the time. It does feel good. Really! Plus bring your headphones and catch up on local cable news or what something like Vh1 and find out what people listen to today...it is a bit scary.

Tip today: Use the incline on the tread mill ...at least go to level 5. It works.

Keep Walking

No matter what exercise I do I keep walking. I am committed to the idea that no matter where I am, gym or no gym, I can get walking. Of course I prefer to go to the gym because it is all about me there. I get away from home, I have all the equipment available and I focus on me for an hour. But I begin every work out with at least 30 minutes (prefer 45) on the treadmill. And here is a tip: Use the incline. It will take the walking up a big notch and feels great-one caution: you will need to stretch afterwards because this is a back of the leg work out.

Here is a pretty cool treadmill work out: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/cardio/treadmill/burn-2000-calories-on-the-treadmill/

I have been pretty good..Not great. But I am trying and committed to good health. I do not really care how much a loose for weight. I care how I feel. Today I feel better than three months ago. So off to gym, morning walk and stretches. Later.

Walking in Florida

Yesterday I had a great walk/run on my favorite vacation get away. I walked the first half mile and ran the next two. It felt good to run a bit...even if tight today. It is such a good thing to find that one hour of "me time" which even on vacation can be a challenge. Kayaking was nice yesterday even if I did it on a single (double kayak with my hubby) this meant that I could sit and rest every so often. Still felt like a good upper body work out.

Vacation is great. I wish I could do it all year. Well maybe not all year but half the year. I will keep trying to get in my daily exercise to make up for the extra white wine at night.

Vacation ideas no Gym

So here I am on vacation...it is wonderful. (my vacation home right there...)But I also need to keep working out. What can I do? I have decided that biking is a good activity for my legs. Of course here is the truth of it:

"If you really want to lose weight or get fit cycling, you’re going to have to sweat. Biking at 15 miles per hour will burn calories at a rate of approximately 650 an hour. To lose a pound a week, you should bike four times a week. That may mean three workouts of 30 to 60 minutes each and one workout of one to two hours." http://www.schsa.org/PublicHealth/pages/healthResources/healthwire/2001/06.html

I will be doing a bit of riding to keep the pounds of vacation eating off. I do think it is something that I could enjoy with my husband that is a benefit. But for the first morning work out I think I might need to walk/run.

walking alone seems a bit tedious: "However you break down the steps, there's only one fabulous result: a slimmer, more energetic you. In 60 minutes of walking, you'll burn 300 to 500 additional calories. Keep that up for 10 days and you'll lose a pound. Keep it up for a year and you'll be 35 pounds lighter — without a minute of dieting" http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/fitness/lose-weight-walking-0603

I think that doing a bit of running (getting the interval training thing going would make sense...so I will walk and run for 45 minute and then walk later in the day) well that is the plan for now. At a minimum I am committed to getting out there and burning some calories and getting some fresh air and "me time". Sounds good to go. Will let you know!