So I am finally starting to settle into a summer routing... Doing zumba 2 days a week. Walking all over town. Gardening up a storm. And I'm really starting to feel strong. I can feel it in my shoulders, my back, my arms, and legs... the feeling of being toned, stronger, and healthier.
It really is all about balance. Not sitting in front of the tv or on the computer all day. But keeping busy. And getting back to basics. Yard work, gardening, walking... GOOD exercise for the heart.
It's a good thing to feel your body changing in a positive way. A very good thing.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Loving life!
Even though I haven't had more than a few hours of me time since school let out last week, I am loving life.... Making sure to get good physical activity in each day - changing it up! Zumba two times a week, lots of gardening, walking all over town... Feels SO good to be active.
Today I worked a few hours at the store, and had to carry 30 pound roasters up and down the stairs, and I was SHOCKED at how much that weight put strain on my body... and that is LESS than I've lost so far!
I'm really hoping that this summer will see another 30 pounds or so gone... I'm working on it. I'm feeling amazing. Loving life.
Today I worked a few hours at the store, and had to carry 30 pound roasters up and down the stairs, and I was SHOCKED at how much that weight put strain on my body... and that is LESS than I've lost so far!
I'm really hoping that this summer will see another 30 pounds or so gone... I'm working on it. I'm feeling amazing. Loving life.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
A beautiful start to the weekend...
While I've been looking forward to a day when I can sleep in, today wasn't one of them. I needed to be up to make sure my son was off for a day working a charity run/mudder. So I set the alarm, and got up a little early to make him a good breakfast.
The beauty of that is I found my self with a couple of free hours before we're needed at the food pantry. So I dug out my iPod and put on some walking shoes.
I headed out - to enjoy the brisk morning before the humidity sets in. Walked for over an hour, checking out the river, using our city's walking trail, stopping to chat with some friends on the way... just a small town walk.
On the final stretch, I passed the high school, and checked myself out in the windows.... because I'm losing weight slowly (the right way - not complaining, just explaining!), I don't really notice the changes. Oh, my jeans are loose, but in general I don't feel any thinner. So it was nice to see my reflection in the window while walking and actually see that my profile has changed! A wonderful surprise.
It was wonderful to get some great exercise, fresh air and vitamin d, not to mention a little boost for my self esteem. :-)
Last year I lost about 35 pounds. It would be amazing to see that progress again this year. We'll see!
The beauty of that is I found my self with a couple of free hours before we're needed at the food pantry. So I dug out my iPod and put on some walking shoes.
I headed out - to enjoy the brisk morning before the humidity sets in. Walked for over an hour, checking out the river, using our city's walking trail, stopping to chat with some friends on the way... just a small town walk.
On the final stretch, I passed the high school, and checked myself out in the windows.... because I'm losing weight slowly (the right way - not complaining, just explaining!), I don't really notice the changes. Oh, my jeans are loose, but in general I don't feel any thinner. So it was nice to see my reflection in the window while walking and actually see that my profile has changed! A wonderful surprise.
It was wonderful to get some great exercise, fresh air and vitamin d, not to mention a little boost for my self esteem. :-)
Last year I lost about 35 pounds. It would be amazing to see that progress again this year. We'll see!
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