I haven't even been doing this a whole week, but I'm really starting to see my exercise philosophy/routine coming into focus. I think the most important thing is to exercise at least 30 minutes every day. So far I've been able to do that and its actually very reasonable time-wise. This week has been challenging with Kim out of town, but I still managed to find 30 minutes every day without running myself into the ground. The good news is that Kim got back today, so I should be able to get outside and run more often (I did 30 minutes on the elliptical today).
So this is how I see my exercise routine. On a weekly basis:
- Exercise at least 30 minutes every day
- 5 mile run at least 2 days per week
- One longer distance training run once per week (Saturday)
- Elliptical 2 days per week
- Push-ups, crunches, etc. 2 days per week
So I'll probably do push-ups and crunches tomorrow and then go on a longer run Saturday--I'm thinking 8 miles. I think this is a plan I can follow. Wish me luck!
What I was proud of today
I'm still working on eating reasonable portions and controlling my snacking, but I feel like I did well again today. It will take a little more time to hammer out an eating philosophy.
What I wasn't proud of today
This might be a bit of a stretch, but I definitely stayed up too late last night and was really tired all day.
Track of the day
New Divide - Linkin Park
El and I walked all over her neighborhood this morning. And the awesome thing is I didn't hate it. I think I need to find a walking buddy. And I don't mean my four and two-yr-olds. I think I'd want to walk if I had someone to talk to while I did it. I didn't go overboard on eating today, though we did eat breakfast out - I left El's in the late afternoon and we didn't have lunch before I went. Going away from your routine and, well, your home, makes starting a new regime really difficult. I hope I have some established patterns and habits before going away again or I'll blow any progress I've made up to that point.
Confession: Baked goods are my weakness. I mean, other things are my weakness too, but baked goods are REALLY my weakness. Donuts especially. Muffins too. Mmmmm.... cake.... I've got to break this love affair with baking.
El and I walked all over her neighborhood this morning. And the awesome thing is I didn't hate it. I think I need to find a walking buddy. And I don't mean my four and two-yr-olds. I think I'd want to walk if I had someone to talk to while I did it. I didn't go overboard on eating today, though we did eat breakfast out - I left El's in the late afternoon and we didn't have lunch before I went. Going away from your routine and, well, your home, makes starting a new regime really difficult. I hope I have some established patterns and habits before going away again or I'll blow any progress I've made up to that point.
Confession: Baked goods are my weakness. I mean, other things are my weakness too, but baked goods are REALLY my weakness. Donuts especially. Muffins too. Mmmmm.... cake.... I've got to break this love affair with baking.
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