I skipped a whole 2 days this weekend...and felt just AWFUL about it. To be fair, there was a thunderstorm right when I was supposed to exercise yesterday, and I really did bust my ass doing housework all day. So, I suppose that counts for something. But still...no excuses.
I got back into it today, and it was both better and worse than usual. Better, because it seemed just a bit easier once I got into it, such that I even ran a couple of times. Worse, because it was just really difficult to get started, and the Slim in 6 was a BITCH today. I did it, though. The whole damn thing, Slim in 6 and 3 mile walk/run.
I am increasing gradually the number of days per week that I exercise. Last week was 4, the week before was 3, and this week will be 5. During the weekdays this week, I'm going to try alternating between Slim in 6/walking and just walking...this will give me a chance to rest my sore legs while still exercising, and I can do this every day instead of resting in between.
I'm trying to get my stamina up before starting any other exercise regimen. Once I can do this workout without any problems, I will move on to other things. I think this is mostly working for me right now...I feel GREAT after I get done...it's just on the days when I don't do my workout that I feel like it's not doing a damn thing for me. I know, logically, that it's going to take time for the results to show, and for me to really get into the swing of working out...but it just feels so much like I'm running in place.
I guess this is why my determination flagged a little today. I have a plan to exercise almost every day this week, though, so that should make me feel better. I've also gotten some excellent food for myself this week...I have a bunch of frozen vegetables, some fake chicken, yogurt, low fat string cheese, lots of healthy type stuff. As long as I can manage a healthy lunch, I should be fine.
It WILL work soon. It WILL. This is only week 3...even by week 6 I may not see any difference, especially with my somewhat slow start. I just have to keep going.
I have never experienced the endorphin rushes that people talk about while exercising. I don't know why, I guess it's just that I feel like I'm torturing myself when I'm putting my body through that. I HAVE found something that does give me an endorphin rush, though...my music. When it gets to certain songs when I'm walking, I get that tingly feeling all over that I think is an endorphin rush. This is definitely motivation to find good walking songs and make a real walking playlist instead of just the "favorites" playlist I use now.
Ok, I think that's mostly it for tonight. I've had fresh black-eyed peas and homemade rosemary-onion bread for dinner, which makes me very happy. Maybe a teeny bit of light tiramisu ice cream later? Mayyyyybe. : )
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