1/21 of the way to a new habit March 31, 2008
Yay. Much better.
Today, I woke up early and spent 15 minutes working out with my punching bag. Unfortunately, I slept in a little too late to get my ab workout in in the morning.
Got to work, wasn’t pleased with my eggs so I passed on them. Had a mini wheat bagel with some cream cheese and an apple. For lunch, I picked up a baked potato with just a little bit of sour cream and cheese and some grilled veggies. Fixed up a salad to have in the afternoon- bay shrimp, little bit of cottage cheese, a hardboiled egg, a few croutons, and just a touch of dressing. Also had a cheesestick in the afternoon. Walked Lucy for 20 minutes at lunch.
After work, things got a bit sketchy. Went to happy hour instead of walking with Lucy. Oops! Had a rum and diet, some nachos, 10 chips, and 2 1/2 bbq potato skins. Could have been better, could have been much worse.
This is where things got amazing. Got home from happy hour, changed, and drove my butt to the gym. Did 45 minutes on the elliptical, .5 miles on the treadmill, and an upper body workout. I would have finished my full mile on the treadmill, but I made the mistake of doing it after the elliptical, and my potato skins were desperately trying to make a reappearance. When I got home, I partied like a rockstar and finished my ab routine that I didn’t do in the morning.
Right now, I feel GREAT. I feel strong and empowered. I feel that wonderful slightly shaky sore. And that makes me happy. Now to just put one foot in front of the other… every day.
way to go!!!
I’m jealous! I never thought I’d miss exercise. I’ve been wondering what they would say to me at the gym if I came in with the boot on. HAHA You did great at happy hour Way to go!