So today, I went on a walk with the hubs @ the cool of the day. We left at 7pm and returned at 7:20. That's right!!! I did the same walk that I did last week, only ten minutes faster! I think two of the major differences were: 1) it wasn't noon, so the sun wasn't its hottest and highest in the sky... and 2) I had Ishmael kickin' it with me and talking / laughing was great distraction from the burning calves. Today the calves felt better and I'm shockingly not exhausted.
Yesterday was a great Father's Day. We went to visit my ex-stepdad for about an hour (as a complete surprise - he had no clue we were coming) and then we went home, passed out, woke up, and then made dinner. Beef-Pepper-and Onion Kabobs w/ Chicken Rice-a-Roni and it was really good and really healthy too to grill. Yeah.... :) I'm not worrying too much on the foods I eat because I don't eat that many calories in the day, my main focus is on getting out of the inactive rut that I have been in for so long.
(not an actual pic but pretty close)Back to today though... I was initially bummed out because I thought my sister was going out early today and I missed my noon walk - and then she never did actually go out. But when Ishmael came home we did the walk together. Walking isn't my idea of the most exciting thing in the world, but it's feeling SO GOOD! I can actually say "oh yeah bay-bay, I used my muscles today" LOL... Not everyone feels like walking, but when there's opportunity take it!!! "Need motivation? Go into the bathroom, look in the mirror, and give yourself a pep talk." I can only motivate myself.
If my husband were to ask me if I went for a walk (and I hadn't) and I told him that I hadn't and he asked me if I was going to... I would probably zap out on him. Not that he wouldn't have a good point, but I'm smart enough to know that I need to workout... So my plan is to usually not leave my workout to the end of the day. I plan to do my walking midday so I can tell him about how awesome I am and how I motivated and toughed it out myself.
What step are we on? Step 6: Motivate yourself. Even if you think you aren't in the mood for it (I'm learning that my body has been waiting for this!!!)
Not counting yesterday's busy busy busy business... that's how many days straight of working out? Whoah, I think I'm well on my way to making this a habit :0) Are you making any cool new stuff a habit and what's working for you???
(not me, and I'm more chocolatey LOL)~Steph
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