Yesterday (Monday), I spent a great deal of time finishing the organizing job that I started in my office the previous week. I still had some things stacked in my foyer that needed a home on my already, almost full, bookshelf! I still have my collection of Bibles to find a home for.
I also went up in my attic and started to reorganize it --- as best I can! Oh my!! It sure was hot up there (already!), but I managed to get quite a bit done. (There's still a lot to do, tho) I was moving boxes all around and I was up and down the ladder many times! I started out wearing my pair of Nike shorts and a t-shirt, but decided that I really didn't want to ruin my nice shorts, so I switched to a pair of blue-jean shorts. In the process of switching shorts, I forgot to attach my pedometer back on, so I didn't get an accurate "step" reading for yesterday. Ooops!
By evening, I could really feel which muscles that I had worked! My back was killing me! At least I know that I worked hard! **Smile** I didn't eat much yesterday, either. I ate enough over the weekend, so that was OK!
Today.... I got to the gym about 10:30. I walked and even
I then, made my way over to an eliptical machine. I only stayed on it for about 10 minutes.
Oh ya... I forgot my log book, again! Oh well.
Then, as I walked downstairs to use some of the other machines -- the strength ones -- I began to think... Am I really getting my money's worth here??? Every time I use the strength machines, I never "feel it" the next day. Unlike after I workout to my Jillian DVD or my own strength "home exercises". I DO enjoy the treadmill and the eliptical machines. But, is it worth the $19.95 a month to pay, just to use those???
My other thought is that going TO the gym gets me out of the house and gets me "focused" on exercising. That is one of the problems that I have had at home --- I lose my focus easily. Too many distractions because at least one member of my family is ALWAYS home when I am home! But...... now that I have rearranged my home office/craft room... I have more floor space AND I can shut the doors to have privacy.
Can you tell that I am thinking as I am writing???
I think I am going to give the Jillian DVD a daily chance for a few days and also maybe add in some other exercises, and see how I do.
David and I had planned to go to Savannah Georgia this upcoming weekend, but.... it is still up in the air. But, if that DOES happen and we DO go... my exercising will be WALKING in Savannah! YAY! I'll keep you posted.
I will also keep you updated on how my "new" routine goes. I am on Spring Break this week, so my schedule is a little more flexible.
So far my pedometer reads --- 7016 steps, with 1416 of those being aerobic. I burned 227 calories and walked 2.65 miles.
Sounds like you really worked out, even if it wasn't structured exercise.
ReplyDeleteWould you use an eliptical or treadmill at home if you had it? It would pay for itself in less than a year if you are paying $20 for the gym. You don't need the top of the line, mine was just over $100 and does great, it has a speedometer, timer, miles, and calories burned, which is all I need. Of course you need a place for it. Just a thought.
The DVD and a walk or bike ride around the neighborhood is also a good alternative. Maybe you just need the gym during the winter.
And if you need more exercise, you are welcome to come organize and move stuff around over here, anything for a friend!
Keep up the good work
Thanks for your support, Diana. ~ I don't have anywhere to put any exercise equipment. Maybe when the girls move out, I will!! Haaha! That will at least be two more years! ~ Yes. The idea about only doing the gym in the winter is a good idea. I'd have to do it in the summer, as well. I can't exercise outside in the heat. ~ Last night and this morning.... my restless legs are bothering me horribly!! UGH!! ~ I am sure that you do NOT need my help organizing your house! Your house is always tidy! :)
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