Day 1.3

Well last night was interesting. I decided to go big: 30 minutes burning 300 calories. Lasted less than 5 minutes :) So I switched to the first program: 20 minutes like 150 calories... yep didn't last long with that but I did exercise so that's gonna be something. My legs were wobbly and I was hungry so tomorrow will be another day and hopefully I can go at least 10 minutes.

3rd time's a charm???

Well I'm on the band wagon again. I bought myself a new exercise bike - a nordictrak - that cost me more than I wanted to pay (I'm cheap) so I'm gonna try this weight loss thing again. It's been over a year maybe even 2 since I've tracked myself. The bike has a link with iFit and if I see progress I'll probably join up.
So in the missing time I've basically maintained my weight with the typical ups and downs. We have moved twice and are just getting settled back into a routine. Now I'm adding exercise to my routine. So let's see how it goes.
This bike has 24 programmed exercises and if I join iFit, I'll have access to more. It has a place for my iPod or book and I have a tv nearby. Hopefully it will work this time. First exercise goal: exercise every other day. First weight loss goal: I want down to 170.
I won't set a diet goal because I know better. While I realize that diet and exercise together works I don't have the mentality for a diet. Plus with my new job, I don't snack as much as I used to and when I get home it's enough time to do my second job and have supper.
So here I go again!

Day 2.whatever

Have I ever mentioned how much I HATE running. I do, I think it's stupid and annoying. But alas I am trying. We moved past Couch to 5K. We made it to week 4 and then had to stop for whatever reason. Now I'm using a phone app called Ease into 5K. Mostly the same but for whatever reason I liked this app over the C25K app.
So far I am cruising on through, running every other day. Tomorrow I'll finish up Week 2. It's better this go round for the simple reason, it talks to me and I get to listen to music. So glad I got my HTC. Last two days Hoss has been jogging with me as opposed to just running and I'll let him know when I'm done.
See what happened was... a few Sundays ago I stepped on the scale. Stupidity... it was some godawful number. Quickly texted Hoss and said we have to start TODAY!! We had already bought me some new running shoes (commitment 101 - spending a ton of money) and the app.
Much to Hoss's chagrin I've been stepping on the dang thing every other day or so. So far it's down 8 lbs :) It's not sustained but I'm rolling with it because I get easily discouraged. It's also why I'm running every other day instead of just 3 times a week.
Can't stop even though I hate it.

Here we go again

I've been in the mood for running. Ok so not running really but exercising with my hubby and he would rather run if he HAS to exercise. So Saturday after he officiated when we went and bought me some real running shoes. And by the amount we spent, we HAVE to go running. Yep I was looking for a pair for about $40 or so; he spent twice that amount. So today if it's not raining, guess who has to go running... US!
I have my new phone with an app and music and I'm going to start over on the C25K with a new app that is actually called Ease into 5K by someone else but reads the same way but will tell me when to stop and start so Hoss isn't yelling at me and getting funny looks.
So we'll try this again and see what happens.
I truly enjoyed our first go round with it because it was a good time to talk to him and be by ourself. But then we just stopped and never picked it back up. I want to get him in shape for his officiating camps and if I benefit -- AWESOME :)

It's a new year

New year, new you. Hear and see that all the time around this season. I get it, always good to start things at a beginning or start of a new week. Personally, I find that leads me to constantly putting it off. That being said, looks like Hoss and I are going to try it.
Last week we had our first salad ever. Spinach, carrots, raisins and mine had nuts and a vinegarette. Yesterday I made the same just added apples and chicken. Yep, threw that sucker back up. But my tummy was already queasy. Hoss today had a Sammy with spinach on it without me having to ask him yet didn't do that for me. So baby steps on the rabbit food.
Got back on the bike yesterday and did 2 15 min intervals. Hopefully next week we can pick back up on running. We both hate but realize it's an easy way to get in shape. So we'll see.

dum dum dum

So I am going to the doctor today and will have the obvious weigh in. Be interesting to see what the weight is.
I was going to jump back on the bad wagon for exercising what three months ago? Totally didn't do it. Still hadn't done it. Possibly won't do it.
So we'll see what happens in about an hour.

**Update**
Appointment canceled. Oh well, hadn't been in two years what's another two months. Guess I could weigh in at the house... nah

Wow

So it's been almost a month since I've blogged on here and probably longer since I've exercised.
Right before I stopped, I went to the doctor. Everything checked out fine and no news about the tiredness, so I took a break to see if that's the problem. And I believe we have a winner. I'm still exhausted a lot but not needing the nap as much. Guess I was burning both ends of the candle.
But I've got to get back on the wagon again. I liked what excerising was doing to my insides even if I wasn't actually losing weight. All my blood work came back great when usually it's a struggle with the cholesterol and a few other things.
So Hoss and I talked - ok I talked he grunted - and I think I'm going to go with 3 days a week walking at the crack of dawn (yeah lets see how long I last at that with stupid cold weather) and ride my bike the other days.
I don't know yet about the C25K, may look back at that in the spring when it starts to warm up and Hoss starts to slow down with officiating. But that could change next week for all I know.
Made a personal goal to start cooking more -- soo not happening. I don't know why besides Hoss doesn't like to do dishes but next month we are getting a dishwasher so maybe I'll cook more.