What I have learned

I thought that giving myself a challenge, and a deadline in which to meet that challenge would motivate me enough to complete it. I have learned that this is not the case. I enjoy working out, and I also enjoy creating and writing about it in this blog... But setting goals for myself and not reaching those goals makes my efforts feel pointless.

I have decided that what I need to do (I think) is to take it day by day. If I find time to work out that day then GREAT! If not, I need to stay positive, and jump back on the horse the next day :) My biggest motivator right now I think is my body, don't get me wrong I love my body! I just want to give it a little tune up :) In order to start this tune up off right I have started swimming again, which is a challenge in and of itself because every time I get in the pool it reminds me that I will never be as good as I once was and this in turn makes it hard for me to even complete a workout. I have started working out with a coach from my alma mater with the masters program that she runs. Practice is 3 times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5:15-6:30 am. Last week I made it to Monday and Wednesday practice, but was exhausted from closing at work the  night before to make it to Friday practice. I am planning on going tomorrow and the rest of this week :)

I have also decided that I want to mix a little running up in my workout routine. I am in no way shape or form a runner... but I do like to go for a jog :) Plus, I think that will also help to kick-start my tune up! What can be better for your legs than running? So that was the first thing I did this morning when I woke up, well after I brushed my teeth of course! I ran 1.2 miles and then waked the same distance back home. It felt really good to be out and about early in the morning. Hopefully my body will like it too, and I can convince myself to do it more often :)

Day by day, that is my new motto! So today, check! Tomorrow, swimming is in the plans but we will see how that goes. I'm assuming it will work out since I work in the day today and I will be able to get plenty of sleep.

Weighing in at: 153