Making Me Stronger

11:30

Wow. I never would have thought that walking would be such hard work! I'm so pumped up right now that even my typing is faster!

So far I've kept up with my resolution to be a bit more fit about staying home. I've been to the local fitness centre. (It is so cool! Like a big mall only there aren't any stores! Well, okay,there are snack bars, but you always find those in recreational facilities.) I gave myself a warm up swim yeserday. Maybe it wasn't quite enough to balance the entry fee, but I'm not going to push myself to fast in the beginning. I've got a problem shoulder that needs to be eased in to the work. Besides, swimming isn't as much fun when you are alone.

Today I worked out at home to a DVD. It's called AM and PM Walking. It's fantastic! I actually broke a sweat. This is the light aerobics that I've been looking for. Almost reminded me of the little fitness shorts that you used to see on Access. I forget the name of the show, but their mascot was a hippo. We need that for kids today! Lazy slobs. Anyway, I highly recommend this video. Whether you are getting back into a routine or you are already part of one. THIS video gets my thumbs up for cardio, waking up energy, and price. If you have time to spare in the morning (and if you don't - make it! It's only 1/2 hour long!) then this is agreat way to get your energy going! Just try not to doit on a shifting carpet. That was fun.

Okay, enough plugging.

Let's talk about me.

LOL!

(interlude: I've bought myself a schedule book and I'm scheduled for lunch right now.)

I am so pumped (still) that I'm actually making myself finish at least half a glass of water to replenish fluids ... WATER! ME! I rarely drink water. I used to drink it alot (not evey moment, but with every meal) and I was a size 8 back then ... maybe this water thing is a good idea. We'll see. I used to drink about 6L of Nestea too. That's not gonna happen again unless they bring back the Original flavour. Anyway, I'm not allowed to drink my Barq's until the water is finished. If that doesn't prove I'm serious, then Nothing will.

I've actually gotten quite serious about my health lately. I've cut back on a lot of stuff. Chocolates/candy - mostly because I don't want it as much ... still love it though. I've found foods/condiments that are lower in fat and still taste good. I'm eating more salads and real foods and less "snacks" like chips. If you see Armstrong cheddar stick, the garden herb is SO good! I've been eating Crspy Minis for a while now, but I'm starting to eat it in better moderation. I'm considering some extra supplements, but I don't want to go overboard, so I'm choosing carefully. Did you know that Vit E can interfere with your birth control?? That's just silly!

In addition to the Walking DVD, I also bought one for a low level aerobics. It was cheap too. ;) I'lllet you know how it goes - I'm scheduled for that on on Tuesday. Quite the schdule I've set up for myself. And if I decide to skip one ... Well, it'll be okay. As long as I get my three days in. I don't know if I'll ever get back into a size 8, but I can do my best! I'm happy in a 10 too.

Jade is very proud of me for all of this. He is proud, and happy, that I don't want to look like my mother. That I do something about my problems, not just sit back and whine about them or try half-assed solutions to get rid of them.

I was in a game room (online) and my eye was caught by the conversation. I was stunned by the idea that stomach stapling is so common. I didn't think it was. Did learn a couple interesting tidbits though ... like liquid vitamins are easier to take. Especially for Iron.

No, I'm not thinking of trying this. Too much hassle and issues. Besides, I'm not a candidate. you have to be a certain weight and BMI (or is that the same thing?) to be a candidate. Your doctor will also only recommend it as a last resort (or he should be!) and I definitely have no problem losing weight when I work at it.

There, I finished my water ... Now for the BARQ's! YAY!!!

The phone rang this morning. Or it tried to. One of the phones gave a half chirp and died. The other phone was already dead. There are no other phones upstairs. So I hope it wasn't important. LOL! I'll run down and check the ID. Probably wasn't for me anyway.

I can't wait for the PM workout. I'll have to get Jade to put the DVD player in the bedroom so that I can work out in there without slipping rugs and nosy in-laws. I just KNOW she's going to be nosy and opinionated and she's going to laugh at me. She thinks she's teasing, but she's not. She comes on too strong for it. Living with her is proving to be harder that I thought. Very stressful. But I'm not ready to give up yet. I'll just have to get stronger. Whatever doesn't kill you, right? It just helps me enjoy the times when she's not home all the more. Like this morning. That's why I was so late with my workout. I knew she was going out and I waited.

The exodus continues in regards to wedding plans ... I've designated a day to go style shopping. I want to see what's out there right now and narrowing down what styles I'll be looking at. Jade told me that if we're going to get married in Edmotnon, thaen I might want to reconsider a date later than May if I wanted to avoid snow. Heh. That means I won the May argument. I don't want to put it off any later though. If I absolutely HAD to pick something later, I might go with August. But that kinda interferes with Horse Racing ... which will only be a problem if I'm working the track. I'm trying to find something in my own area. Not that I need to work, but I liked having my own money to do things ... and the allowance I get is only good if I don't tap myself out completely. Still, it's better than nothing and I'm very happy to stay home and look after things. I'm not just sitting on my butt anymore, so everything is good. Still, a part time job for a personal stash? I might like that too. We'll see. We'll try horses first.

Well, back to the grindstone ... it's a light day today (looking at schedule) but there are still things to do!

Sweet Dreams!

PS. The exercise show on ACCESS was BODYWORKS! I just remembered.