Getting Into Shape

It's that time of year again. Time to get moving and get some of this winter weight off. Last summer, I managed to take forty pounds off just by walking and eating less. Over the winter, I managed to put ten pounds back on just from lack of exercise. I never want to be as heavy as I was before I lost the weight, so it's time to get moving!

Tristan is a big fitness nut. He's into every sport he can possibly be in, and in the weight room at the school at least three times a week. Last night, I decided to join him in the weight room and let me tell you, I KNOW this morning that I was there last night!

I started out on the treadmills, walking a mile. Then, I moved over to the ellipticals, where they kicked my butt! I only managed ten minutes on there, but burned twice as many calories as ten minutes on the treadmill. Then I moved over to the bikes where I rode two miles. By the time I was done, my legs were weak and shaky, I was sweating, and tired. Enough for one night.

I do feel good having done something for myself for a change. I'll be going back tomorrow with Tristan. He's a good motivator, and I think this is going to be a regular thing for the summer. Once my body gets used to moving again, I'm going to throw a little light weight lifting into the mix, too. I'm hoping to take another forty pounds off by the end of the summer.

Wish me luck!

So Far, So Good!

A couple of days ago, I posted about wanting to lose weight. Even though it's only been two day, I'm proud to say that I've already lost two pounds!

I've been watching what I eat, which includes not eating anything between meals, and taking a walk every day. Thankfully, the weather has been cooperating!

I'm really excited, and feeling better already. Just getting this old body moving has at least gotten me in a better frame of mind. There's just something about exercise that makes a person feel better, mentally and physically!

Time To Lose Weight

While walking through WalMart last Friday, it occurred to me that I could feel the fat on my stomach jiggling a little bit as I walked. Right then and there, I decided it was time to get back on some sort of workout again.

Over the last year, I've lost about 40 pounds, but have put about 10 pounds back on over the winter. With the weather being so cold, I couldn't get out and walk and garden. I got out of the habit of eating healthy, too, and the weight just crept back on.

So this morning, I ate a small bowl of cereal, and for lunch I had a salad. By then, the temperature had warmed up a bit, so I took a one mile walk. Boy, have I gotten out of shape! One mile was all I could manage, but it won't be long before I'm back up to my three miles a day.

My mind is set. I'm NOT going to allow myself to gain that weight back. It stops. Here and now!