It started on pinterest...

One day on pinterest one of my friends posted this pin:

"Set your alarm for 6am. Don’t groan when it goes off and pull the covers over your head, get up and start your day. Put on a baggy top and running shorts. Go downstairs and pour yourself a nice big glass of ice water. Cut up some fruit and mix it in with yogurt. Add some granola. Now go outside. Stretch for 10 minutes. Skip for 5 minutes. Jog for 10 minutes. Run for 10 minutes. Walk back. Lay out a towel on the ground and lie down on it. Do 50 crunches. Yes, they hurt, but they are 100% worth it. When you’re done, get in the shower. Use a nice smelling shampoo and matching conditioner. Shave your legs and wash your body. Exfoliate your face. Get out of the shower and let your hair air dry. Look in the mirror. Do you like what you see? If you do, good for you. Do this every day and you will continue to love yourself. If you don’t like what you see, do this every day and pretty soon you will. Being lazy might feel good at the time, but being active feels better in the long run. How badly do you want it?"

I thought that sounded pretty good so I decided to work it into my schedule this week.

Here is the result:

Nearly 3 miles, walking and jogging and a day later, wonderfully sore legs.  Despite the fact it wasn't that hard of a workout I had a feeling that I haven't had since high school - fun combined with exhaustion.  It has been a while since I pushed myself like that - that early in the morning anyway. :)

I liked it so much I am doing it again tomorrow.

After work I am either doing the elliptical or swimming...depends if I talk myself out of shaving my legs or not.  :)

Also I have been continuing to practice yoga every night before bed.  Man, it has really helped me sleep better.  I do about 45 minutes to an hour.

There you go.  Getting back in the swing of things - just in time for Christmas.

Did it again!

Worked out on the treadmill with Karen on Friday for almost an hour I think and I didn't push myself to run cuz I had worked the night before but I did walk at a pretty quick pace and worked up a good sweat so I feel good about that!! Then Mother Nature kicked my trash this weekend so I will hopefully be able to resume things on Tuesday along with a better eating plan for the week :)

Finally!

So I finally worked out today lol! I have done it a couple other times in the past month but nothing consistent so I am redoubling my efforts cuz I have lots of cute jeans just chillin in the closet waiting for me to slim down! I did the treadmill for 30 minutes and then a 5 minute cool-down and then stretching :) doesn't sound like much but I was sweating a lot and my legs are still feeling the burn so I say job well done!

This morning.

Starting to feel a little better but still super weak from all the sick madness.

This morning I did a little small set of jumping jacks, sit-ups, mountain climbers, a 30 second plank, and some burbees.

Then I did yoga because writing and studying at my desk all day is killing my back.

There you go.

That was my morning.

Tonight I am going to try to go swimming with Laurie but it will depend where I am on my paper and presentation.

Ugh, school.

:)