Two Out of Three Isn’t That Bad…

by Sue on January 24, 2010

So to summarize my workout goal for last week, it wasn’t that bad, but it wasn’t that great either.  I felt pretty exhausted all week because of a very hectic work week.  I was able to workout two out of the three days I wanted to, and during both times, I just didn’t feel too great.  I either worked out too hard because I felt nauseous after wards or I am just really out of shape! This week, I will do my 3 workout week again and see if I do better!

By the way, Jillian Michaels’ 30 Day Shred is a great workout, and I recommend that workout if you want to feel like you’re kicking some serious butt.  I recently found this great blog about fellow 30 Day Shredders like me, called Shredheads and it’s a great resource.

I could definitely learn from this post, “Sticking With Your Workout Routine!” Hopefully I’ll have better luck this week.

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Having a Fitness Goal and Plan

by Sue on January 18, 2010

having-a-fitness-goalIt’s really the end stretch for me.  I’m getting married at the end of February, the 27th to be exact, and last Saturday I went for my 2nd dress fitting.  The week before I was pretty sick, coughing and just not feeling well at all, so obviously, there was no form of exercise that week.

When I tried on the dress, I was surprised that I could actually get into it!  I mean, it actually fit well, except the dreaded area – the midsection.  For as long as I can remember this is an ongoing problem area of mine.  It was a bit tight, but snug enough that it wasn’t falling off.

So, for the next 6 weeks or so, starting next week of course, I’ll be working out more regularly.  Hopefully, when I try on my dress on February 13, which is my last fitting and “take dress home day,” it will fit perfectly.  I am definitely nervous about this, but I know as long as I work out from now until the wedding day, I should be ok!

So what will I be doing exactly?  Since I don’t have a gym membership, I will be taking advantage of the fitness resources I do have.  My favorite workout DVD, the 30 Day Shred by Jillian Michaels is definitely a workout routine I will be doing.  Other workouts will be the many selections I have on Exercise TV on demand, which is another great resource to have.  It will help make workouts less repetitive and boring.

I plan to workout during the week and take advantage of the weekends, when time isn’t as limited.

When starting a workout routine after a hiatus its best to get into it slowly.  Being too ambitious in the beginning will most likely end in me failing.

I’ve never been a calorie counter or weight watcher, more like a, “wow, this actually fits me now” type.  So with that, I will be gauging my success with how I feel when I put on that dress!

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