DAY 1 - CHECK!

I will take my measurements this week...and probably take a photo. The photo is the hardest part. BUT, It is always nice to see progress through photographs!

My knee has been "tender" for several weeks now, so I had stopped jogging altogether thinking it would finally get better. It never "hurt"... it is just sensitive going up and own stairs. Well, since it has been 3 weeks and it is the same, I decided to just go run anyway. I ran for 25 minutes in the neighborhood at a very slow pace. (Probably ran about 2+ miles). Felt great and, believe it or not, the knee was fine afterwards. I have decided to really slow it down when I run in the neighborhood because the concrete just is so jarring.

I read an article that it is good to do leg extensions if you have a week knee...just don't do a full range of motion. So I went to the garage last night and did about 4 sets of mini extensions with my right leg, 20 reps each. (I went ahead and did the other leg when I was done...so I don't look deformed).

Doing good with my vitamins:
Multi
Ubiquinol
Biotin (for my nails, bi-otch)
Fish Oil
Calcium/Magnesium

It is only 5 ... but it might as well be 25. It is hard to take all those pills. Especially the multi-vitamin.

Summe has Volleyball tonight, and Joe works late, so I will have Evan. So I plan to run again in the neighborhood then do my ZWOW workout! BRING IT ON, Zuska!!

Why hello there, stranger!

BTW..if you happen upon this blog and are reading it and wondering "Why isn't this lady more interesting". It's because I didn't expect your visit. I don't advertise my blog. My family knew about it a few years ago, but have long sense forgotten. (Which i'm okay with). This is for me! So...basically...you are just LUCKY!

So here, this image is just for you stranger: (Cuz who doesn't love Steve Perry and unicorns).

A New Journey!

Today is Day 1. The process has begun and ended numerous times, but I've never given it a name or put it down to words. I need to be held accountable...even if it is only to myself.

I do have a plan. I am pretty sure I even know exactly what to do. And the worst part... I'm even pretty sure I have the time and the means to accomplish everything I need to. So why am I just not buckling in for the ride...a few months before I turn 45? There is no answer. There is only today...and the rest of my life.

I WANTS:
To look the best that I can at my age. (My idea of looking best...is having more muscle tone and less fat (duh).)
To feel healthy and strong.
To have energy to play with my children and enjoy life.

My HOW-TOs.
-Do something physical everyday.
-Do an aerobic exercise 3-4 times per week. (I do want to put down 6 days per week...but I'm being realistic due to Football/Volleyball/other kids stuff).
-Do my 10-15 High Intensity workouts with Zuzana or Bodyrock 4-5 times per week
-Vitamins - daily
-Continue eating MORE MORE MORE fruits and vegetables.
-Decrease the amount of wine I drink during the week.
-MOST OF ALL....Journal as much as possible and be honest with myself.

I am not overweight. I am not "big". As a matter of fact, some of my friends call me tiny. (I'm not "tiny"). But I am a small person who is just a bit out of shape according to my OWN standards.

Hello Today. Goodbye Tomorrow! Let's start this relationship.