Starting, slowly....

March 7, 2010

I have actually found some motivation in the last few days and have made a few efforts in the right direction. I think the blog may actually show signs of serving its purpose. Thanks to you for that.

I’ve walked 3 days in a row. I’ve already got my walk in today. I even added a little distance to it. I used to be able to walk forever. It was the easiest thing to do. I could walk from 900 South Michigan Avenue to 900 North Michigan Avenue and back, then turn around and do it all over again. If I tried that today I couldn’t. I’d be dragging after the first 20 minutes, and if I finished that distance, probably be bleeding out of my butt. And legs, and feet.

Anyway, the last two days I felt tired just after a short distance and my legs felt heavy. Today was better. Of course, it was raining and somehow the rain energizes me. Maybe Portland would be a good place for Jon and me to live. Or Ireland!

I’ve picked up the free weight and have done a little arm work, too, in the last couple of days.

I have not had any drinks since Wednesday, when I had one glass of wine.

I was 180.5 on the scale this morning. : - (

However, I know it will take just a little bit for results to show up. And I know eating right has to factor in.

I think for now, I will commit to doing 90 squats a day (I do them with light weights) – by doing 30 at a time, three times a day. I’ll do 10 pushups (girl ones for now) and 100 sit ups. This in addition to my walks. I’ll throw in the arm work because I enjoy that part. Then, after a little bit, I’ll ratchet it up a little.

I’ve already done 30 squats today.

I need a full length mirror. We don’t really have any here. I would like to have a mirror to work out in front of. Talk about motivation. Maybe that’s why I’ve gotten so bad just in the last 2 years – living without a good full length mirror!!!

Hope all is well with you. Talk to you later. Bye.