Well now!

Here is my first post from my new tablet!  It will take some time to get better at swipe typing. I have to think of the keyboard so differently. Exercise my brain I guess!

Interesting article you sent today. I don't know that I fall in the too much zone (do you think we do?) But it sure is getting harder. And slower. Maybe it really is time to branch out.

And on that note, I went to the gym today. Weights and elliptical. I get really sweaty on that thing. So much more than when I run. Anyway, it was good.

Healthy eating today too.

Big day!

Guess I made up for my day of exercise slack yesterday. I didn't sleep well at all Saturday night, and I was pretty much a zombie yesterday. But today I ran, lifted weights at the gym, and did the elliptical! I know, nuts! Today was a scheduled gym day but things were getting a little harry with work and it was getting ready to rain. Because I was starting to question my ability to get to the gym, I decided to run. 3 miles. Kensington Loop. Zero coyotes. Then it turned out I could get to the gym, so I did! I did my routine, 5x5 style. Then I decided to do the elliptical, mostly because I wanted to listen to my book. Thursday Mike (my PT) is going to measure me. Then I'm going to set some kind of goal and some kind of reward. Not a food reward, though. I was thinking that a pedicure would be a good reward. Or maybe a visit to that Korean body scrubbing place I love.

Day off!

Well, yesterday was a day off from exercise. Today was a day off from work. Today I went and met the personal trainer and I signed up for 6 30 minute sessions. I liked him and his facility. Very low key, I'll feel comfortable there. He is going to show me the 5x5 exercises, per my request. I want to make sure I'm doing them correctly! And then we'll do other things, as well. After that I went to the gym and did one of my 5x5 sessions. Then I did the elliptical for 20 minutes. Level 7 today, not level 9! Still very challenging, though. And, I think, a way better workout. Level 9 was such a grind but I didn't feel all sweaty. Today I was really sweaty. Good sign, I think! Running tomorrow!

Day B of 5x5

Well, I was super sore from squats, I'll tell you that! But they were on the menu again today so I did them. I was going to do them with a bar only. Last time I did them with a weighted bar. But the bars that you actually put weights on seem to weigh more than the pre-weighted bar I used the other day! So I used that 20 pound bar again. After weights, I did 20 minutes on the elliptical which was very challenging. I had it at a high interval level. I have an appointment on Monday with someone at Science Fitness on Adams Avenue. I just want to make sure that I'm doing my weight exercises right! And if our meeting goes well, I'll buy a 6 (30 minute) session package. That package comes out the same as it does for Chuze, my gym. So we will see what Monday brings!

I did something!

Yay! I went to the gym today! First time I've done any exercise in days. I'm not 100% but I feel so much better than I have been. I thought the gym would be busier today with post-new year people, but I suppose I was early enough that they were still working. I lifted weights. It was really challenging and I used some lighter weights. I can tell I've been off. And then I did the elliptical. I was going to do 30 minutes but only did 20. I really wanted to cough! And I didn't feel like hacking at the gym. Headache is having a bit of a resurgence here tonight, so I'm happy to have nice brand new sheets to sleep on! That cures all ills! I went to the office today and was relieved that the entire office is already sick! So I fit right in.

Rain!

It's raining again! Love it. It's not terrible but enough that I sure don't want to be out in it. I did go to the gym today. It's been months, I think! And I really liked it. I did the same exercises I've been doing at home but, for some reason, my muscles seem more sore. Can't say why that would be. I lifted weights and then I did the elliptical for 30 minutes. My feet are really having some angst. I hate to say it, but I think it's my Van's! Shoes. Van's shoes. Sads. Switching up my morning shake here. I've been using soy protein powder but but the last couple of afternoons I was really zombie-y. So I am going to do some teaking and see if that helps. I'll run tomorrow - maybe at the gym if this rain keeps up. Then Thursday off. Because I'll be flying! Oh, sad thing. My old iPhone died on my again today. So maybe it's just getting to be past its prime. I hope not.