Feeling motivated...

I FINALLY went to Planet Fitness yesterday morning, checked the place out, wandered around and settled on a nicely situated elliptical machine nearish to the TV showing Regis and Kelly. Fast forward 18 minutes... I'm feeling great, a little numb in the feet but overall dandy. Good arm and leg workout. The question I'm stewing over is: can a predominantly low-impact exercise done consistently for a number of weeks hamper my long-term running goals?

Ugh...

The good thing about working is being able to ignore food cravings and hunger pangs. Sure, we talk about food all day long, but I'm given just enough time to savor a little Babybel light. In other news, I'll finally hit the new gym tonight! Maybe 15 minutes of eliptical, 15 minutes of treadmill walking, and the 30 minute Curves-esque circuit...although I'm fairly lazy and the recumbant bike could be tempting.

Friday night @ 8:54

and I am home. Getting ready to curl up and watch Pride and Prejudice. Or maybe read. Even though I'm technically not a spinster, I certainly feel like one at times. My loegs are arching for some unknown reason. I just purchased the nifty gym membership and already I'm feeling too weak to exercise. I'll probably just end up doing some crunches before bed. Blah.

Total body workout

Late last night I joined a gym! Planet Fitness! $29.99 down, $10 a month! That's all! Can't wait to use the eliptical machine! Exclamation!

I'm back, part 2

In addition to the running and working out, since January 11th, I've been sticking to a sensible reduced calorie and fat diet. No more South Beach Diet: it's just not a healthy or realistic option for me anymore. I need my carbs and sugars in moderation. Although the weight isn't quickly dropping off of me like it had in the past, I'm happy with the slow, steady results.

Basically, I'm sticking to 1,200 calories and around 39 grams of fat daily. This allows me to eat anywhere and anything. I just need to make wise choices.

I'm back, yet again...

This Lent, among other things, I've given up NOT exercising. therefore, I'm sticking to week 1 of Hal Higdon's half marathon schedule for the whole 40-ish days. Things are looking good!

Looking good!

So far since Tuesday I've run 6 miles! Perhaps a 30 minute walk today or tomorrow. Perhaps a 3 mile run today or tomorrow. Regardless of which day, the walking and the running will be done.

The super awesome Garmin arrived in the mail yesterday. I'm still reading the instructions even though it is fully charged. I may have to test-drive it this afternoon.

Depending on the status of Chuck's stomach I'll might try it out tonight.