Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Today was a failure. Okay, not a complete failure, but definitely lacking in the exercise category.
I got to work and only had about 45 minutes before I had to go grab the shuttle and head downtown to HQ. I work in a satellite office and every now and then my presence is required in DC.
So I got a single balance ball shift in and then headed to DC. I got back to my office about 1:15pm. Did another balance ball routine and all of a sudden just died.
I was seriously beaten. I almost couldn't move. I was exhausted.
After I thought about it, I believe my body needed a break. It was saying "What the hell are you doing? I haven't moved this much in years. You need to slow down." Yep, that's what I heard. My body was probably right. After being fairly sedentary for years, all of sudden I crammed 4 days of pretty intense newbie exercising into my body, and I think it was rebelling.
So I listened. It helped that it was another 93 degree scorcher when I got home from work, so I didn't feel so bad.
Listen to your body. Every now and then you just need a break.
Monday, July 28, 2014
Walking it off
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Today and tomorrow are supposed to be back in the 90's. Sunny, hot, and humid. Uggggh.
Just to make sure I get some exercise in today, I am continuing my morning work walk.
Based on yesterday's work walk, I know how much further I have to go to at least get a mile in.
Today I walked 1.18 miles in a time of 23.57. Not too bad for 6:30am at work.
Of course, I exercised my butt off on my balance ball while at work (at least I wish the butt would fall off).
And as I suspected, when I got home from work, it was way to hot and humid to attempt a bike ride.
But that's okay. I got moving some today and that's what counts.
Today and tomorrow are supposed to be back in the 90's. Sunny, hot, and humid. Uggggh.
Just to make sure I get some exercise in today, I am continuing my morning work walk.
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| Walking |
Today I walked 1.18 miles in a time of 23.57. Not too bad for 6:30am at work.
Of course, I exercised my butt off on my balance ball while at work (at least I wish the butt would fall off).
And as I suspected, when I got home from work, it was way to hot and humid to attempt a bike ride.
But that's okay. I got moving some today and that's what counts.
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Back to work
Monday, July 21, 2014
Back to work it is. Got there at 5:15am (early right?) and hopped right back on the balance ball. I have a Gaiam Eco Balance Ball 75cm. You might think this ball is rather large and it is, but when trying to use it as your desk chair, you need it to be that big. I am not tall at all, but this ball is perfect for me to sit at my desk and work all day, amidst exercising on it also.
Surprisingly, this ball is awesome. Even after a long hiatus, it held its air great. No deflation at all.
Since it is a Monday in July, I had my doubts about riding my bike after working 9+ hours. So I compensated by taking an early morning walk.
After I got the absolute, first thing, necessities done, I took a walk.
Not a long walk, but I was moving! Isn't that the whole point, keep moving?
So my early morning walk was only 0.74 miles in a time of 13:11. Something is better than nothing.
As it turns out, I ended up biking after work anyhow. It was cloudy and warm, but I think the clouds made it okay. If the sun had been out full force, it would have been rather nasty.
My tracks today were 3.18 miles in 29.51 minutes. I'm getting faster. I do stop at various times for a water break, but this is good!
The reason this ride was a tiny bit longer is that if you pass the Smith Switch bike station, just a few yards further is Smith Switch Road. I went the little bit further and turned around at the road. Keep pushing it, go farther, that's the way to do it.
Today, walking, balance ball workouts, and a bike ride. That's
what I call exercise (and hopefully, losing it)!
What do you think?
Back to work it is. Got there at 5:15am (early right?) and hopped right back on the balance ball. I have a Gaiam Eco Balance Ball 75cm. You might think this ball is rather large and it is, but when trying to use it as your desk chair, you need it to be that big. I am not tall at all, but this ball is perfect for me to sit at my desk and work all day, amidst exercising on it also.
Surprisingly, this ball is awesome. Even after a long hiatus, it held its air great. No deflation at all.Since it is a Monday in July, I had my doubts about riding my bike after working 9+ hours. So I compensated by taking an early morning walk.
After I got the absolute, first thing, necessities done, I took a walk.
Not a long walk, but I was moving! Isn't that the whole point, keep moving?
So my early morning walk was only 0.74 miles in a time of 13:11. Something is better than nothing.
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| Walking 7/21/14 |
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| Biking |
The reason this ride was a tiny bit longer is that if you pass the Smith Switch bike station, just a few yards further is Smith Switch Road. I went the little bit further and turned around at the road. Keep pushing it, go farther, that's the way to do it.
Today, walking, balance ball workouts, and a bike ride. That's
what I call exercise (and hopefully, losing it)!
What do you think?
Back in the saddle
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Even though yesterday was rush hour on the trail, sometimes its best to stick to what you know. A little repetition doesn't hurt when you are trying to "learn" something. So knowing that I could do the 3+ miles from yesterday, I went and did it again today. Practice makes perfect.
It felt a little easier today and I even added a horseshoe side road on my way home.
So today's stats are 3.48 miles in 35.11. A little further on the bike and just a little longer time.
That's progress, right?
Even though yesterday was rush hour on the trail, sometimes its best to stick to what you know. A little repetition doesn't hurt when you are trying to "learn" something. So knowing that I could do the 3+ miles from yesterday, I went and did it again today. Practice makes perfect.
It felt a little easier today and I even added a horseshoe side road on my way home.
That's progress, right?
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Step 3 - on the trail
Saturday, July 19, 2014
They say it is just like riding a bike......
Bike is road ready and I am attitude-ready! (at least I hope my bike is road ready, we won't know until we actually get on it and get moving)
This morning, before I started my biking adventure (?), I took the hated plunge of weighing myself. Not happy at all, but I sort of expected the number I saw on the scale. Well, my take on that is that you have to start somewhere. (No, I'm not quite ready to give you the scale's details, maybe when, not if, when I see some progress.)
Up on the bike and headed toward the trail I went.
I live practically right on the W&OD trail, so it is only right that I ride on the trail.
My first bike ride, probably not the best time to start. I found out that weekends are like rush hour on the trail. You have your hoity-toity experts, some of which are extremely rude, and you have your moms that are teaching their 4 year olds to ride a bike, and every other level in between.
Or maybe that was the best time to start, just jump in.
So my trek today, 1st day mind you, was from my house to the W&OD trail to the Smith Switch bike station, and back home. I went 3.03 miles and it took me 35.09 minutes.
And, my legs felt like wet noodles when I finally got home. But, DAMN, I felt great. I followed through with my thinking and actually did what I set out to do. Yay me!
They say it is just like riding a bike......
Bike is road ready and I am attitude-ready! (at least I hope my bike is road ready, we won't know until we actually get on it and get moving)
This morning, before I started my biking adventure (?), I took the hated plunge of weighing myself. Not happy at all, but I sort of expected the number I saw on the scale. Well, my take on that is that you have to start somewhere. (No, I'm not quite ready to give you the scale's details, maybe when, not if, when I see some progress.)
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| W&OD trail rules |
I live practically right on the W&OD trail, so it is only right that I ride on the trail.
My first bike ride, probably not the best time to start. I found out that weekends are like rush hour on the trail. You have your hoity-toity experts, some of which are extremely rude, and you have your moms that are teaching their 4 year olds to ride a bike, and every other level in between.
Or maybe that was the best time to start, just jump in.
So my trek today, 1st day mind you, was from my house to the W&OD trail to the Smith Switch bike station, and back home. I went 3.03 miles and it took me 35.09 minutes.
And, my legs felt like wet noodles when I finally got home. But, DAMN, I felt great. I followed through with my thinking and actually did what I set out to do. Yay me!
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| My tracks |
Oh yeah - other changes
Monday, July 14, 2014
So yesterday was the World Cup. Germany won! If it couldn't be the US, I was rooting for Germany.
Yesterday, was my last drink. Okay, not really, but a major cutback. I decided that I was drinking way too much and it was time to tame that beast. I'm not an alcoholic, but I know that I was engaging in too much libation.
So, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, no drinking at all. After the initial dry-out, sort of like stopping caffeine, I felt good.
My husband was leaving for the weekend and talked me into going out Thursday evening. Not a problem, I had 2 beers. Did I say I was way over indulging in too much liquor, yeah, that's what I really wanted to get away from. My favorites are cinnamon vodka and jaeger.
2 beers, that's it. No shots, no mixed drinks, just beer.
Skip ahead to today and I think in the last 2 weeks, I have had 5 (out of 13) days that I actually went out. And only drank beer! I think that is a major improvement. Just think of all that sugar I cut out of my diet. I'm patting myself on the back, I deserve it. Sometimes you need that pat on the back to keep you going.
I think that is an awesome bad habit to cut out of my diet, don't you?
So yesterday was the World Cup. Germany won! If it couldn't be the US, I was rooting for Germany.
Yesterday, was my last drink. Okay, not really, but a major cutback. I decided that I was drinking way too much and it was time to tame that beast. I'm not an alcoholic, but I know that I was engaging in too much libation.
So, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, no drinking at all. After the initial dry-out, sort of like stopping caffeine, I felt good.
My husband was leaving for the weekend and talked me into going out Thursday evening. Not a problem, I had 2 beers. Did I say I was way over indulging in too much liquor, yeah, that's what I really wanted to get away from. My favorites are cinnamon vodka and jaeger.
2 beers, that's it. No shots, no mixed drinks, just beer.
Skip ahead to today and I think in the last 2 weeks, I have had 5 (out of 13) days that I actually went out. And only drank beer! I think that is a major improvement. Just think of all that sugar I cut out of my diet. I'm patting myself on the back, I deserve it. Sometimes you need that pat on the back to keep you going.
I think that is an awesome bad habit to cut out of my diet, don't you?
Step back a few weeks
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
It's really just a coincidence that I started this endeavor on the first of July. Seriously, it is.
I dusted off my balance ball that I had at work. My co-worker and I bought them last year and used them for a couple of weeks, but, I guess we lost interest.
So, pulled it back out and plopped my butt on it. The first day, I think I only lasted 3/4 of the day. If your butt is not used to sitting on these, it starts to ache after a while.
Since that first day, I have only used my balance ball to sit on at work. After the first week of getting used to sitting on it again, I started the exercises.
My exercises included crunches, push ups, planks, and other made up movements. I did one or a couple of these at least every 2 hours, some times more often. I really did work at it.
I felt awesome (after the initial aches and pains).
So that's the lead story, now back to my other "losing and getting fit" chronicles.
It's really just a coincidence that I started this endeavor on the first of July. Seriously, it is.
I dusted off my balance ball that I had at work. My co-worker and I bought them last year and used them for a couple of weeks, but, I guess we lost interest.
So, pulled it back out and plopped my butt on it. The first day, I think I only lasted 3/4 of the day. If your butt is not used to sitting on these, it starts to ache after a while.
My exercises included crunches, push ups, planks, and other made up movements. I did one or a couple of these at least every 2 hours, some times more often. I really did work at it.
I felt awesome (after the initial aches and pains).
So that's the lead story, now back to my other "losing and getting fit" chronicles.
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