Run

I did what I said and I said what I meant, a runner is truthful 100%.
I went out for a run tonight - just a short little 15 min one.
I was very pleased with myself that I actually went out and did it, although it was a bit of a struggle to convince myself.  In order to make sure I went, I entered "Run 4pm" on the calendar on my new iPhone (trying to transfer some of the enthusiasm I have about my new toy to enthusiams about getting out for a run).

I'm wondering if I should do my running inside now that it's starting to get cooler outside.  I was fine with my limbs being a little chilled, but my lungs really burn when I inhale too much cold air.
I tried to breathe in through my nose (to warm up the air) and out through my mouth, but since I'm not in fabulous shape I need a lot of breathe and it's not efficient enough to breathe through the nose.

I have frittered much of the day away on TV shows and iPhones, so I'm going to have a shower, make some food and do some studying tonight.

Struggling

So this week has not been great in terms of exercise.  I keep putting it off and I have also been not eating as well as I would like.
The thing is, I do feel so much better when I exercise, so it's crazy that I would keep putting it off.

Today I plan to go for a run.  My run the other day made me feel really good and unlike Edmonton, there isn't snow in Toronto yet.
I will post later to say how my run went!!

Some Good, Some Not So Good..... But Not Done Yet!

So last week and this week I took advantage of my "technical" goal that I only have to exercise 5 days a week (although I'd like to do some every day).
Last week I skipped Thursday and Saturday and this week I skipped Sunday and Monday.  So basically in the last 5 days I only did 1 day of exercise.

But on Friday I did have a new experience - HULA HOOPING CLASS with my friends!  Man, it is a seriously good workout for the abs and upper thighs.  Some of us were even bruised at the end of it.

Also, today I knew that I needed to get back on the wagon (both because it would make me feel better AND because I knew that Yellie would send me a "firm" reminder message soon...) so I got up early..... and went for a run!! It was only about 15-20min but I'm really happy that I went out and did it.
Right now I'm stretching and using the tennis ball to massage out my foot because if I start running more often I don't want it to affect my plantar fasciitis (my physiotherapist is not thrilled with the idea of me taking up running)

I have been inspired recently to run because it seems that all of my friends are good at it and I'm jealous of them.  In particular, my friend Vixen took up running this last year and her dedication has been stellar.  I want to become a part of this running "culture".

One Day Off One Day On

On Wednesday I didn't really get my exercise done, but I made up for that by waking up for some 6:30am yoga on my birthday (Thursday).
The yoga studio down the street from me emailed me saying that on your birthday yoga is free!!
But I was busy from 8am straight through to 9pm so the only time I could go was 6:30-7:30am. 
I'm not going to lie, I almost didn't go when I woke up - but I told myself it would be a good way to start my 27th birthday. 
My inner thighs are KILLING me.

House Guest

The last few days we have had a house guest staying with us, so when I get home to do my late night exercise I can't do my DVDs since my living room is currently her bedroom.
But that doesn't stop me! I have been taking my weights into my bedroom and doing some strength work and lunges before bed.
I haven't missed a day yet!

One Week of Goal Accomplished - And Going Strong

I have now completed a week of my goal!  There are 7 stickers on my exercise chart.
When I made the goal I said that I wanted to aim to do it everyday but the official goal was to do at least 5 days/week (to give myself a little wiggle room so that I don't feel bad if I miss one day)
But so far I haven't had to use that wiggle room!  I have done at least a little exercise every day and it feels awesome.
I bought another DVD today (a cardio one) so that I have some options to change it up.  I just did it for the first time and I'm seriously sweating. :)

Kickin' Cardio

I'm continuing my streak of getting some exercise in every day!
Yesterday I went to this class that I really enjoy called Kickin' Cardio.
Exercise is so much better when you're doing exercises that you really enjoy doing, and I really love to punch & kick!
I have also been doing my workouts at home, although the other day I just did it freestyle (without the DVD because you have to change it up once in a while).

Late Night Workouts

I have met my goal for 4 days in a row, but I've started putting it off til just before bed.  I'm glad that I'm getting the workout in, but I want to do it sometime during the day, not put it off and put it off til it's 11:30pm.
Anyway, here I go.  Strapping on the shoes.

Ouchies

I have done the 30 day shred for 3 days consecutively now...... my arms really freaking hurt.
But a mini-success: I put off exercising this morning, but I still did it tonight before I went to bed!!
Now I just have to keep this up for the rest of the month!!  I have my chart written up in my book and I get to put stickers on each day that I complete.

Free Weights vs Machines

I have been sucessful with my new goal for the past two days!  Before now, I hadn't done the DVD in a while though, so my arms are DEFINATELY feeling it.  Ouch. I'm looking forward to this increasing my strength and endurance a bit.

The difference between free weights and strength machines is kind of odd.... at the gym I can usually do the 20-35 lb level pretty well for all arm exercises, but I'm using two 8 pound free weights at home (so 16 lb total) and it HURTS!