HooRAY for Friday

Happy Friday!

It finally arrived -- it feels like it has been a verrrrrry long week!


I did some crazy shifts, worked the previous two weekends, plus did a 4-1pm shift yesterday and today.  I can honestly say that there are things I don't remember - I know I called my Mom, but what did we talk about??? lol it seems like a dream or something. I think that's just part of being overly tired.




I achieved my goal of 10K+ steps per day so far this week.  10k steps in today, over 11k Tues and Weds, and 13k+ on Thursday!  I am pleased with the numbers, but still need to keep working hard.  I skipped over the gym today, letting my body have a day of much needed rest.  And an extra serving of potato chips ... just to feed a craving.

Might be easier to get in more exercise if the weather would cooperate and cool off, lose the humidity.  It's been a wet monsoon season for us.  I think I heard on the news that we're 3+ inches over our average in rainfall.  In a desert, that is a huge number!    We're used to 10-15% humidity numbers.  Right now, it's just above 20%.  But two days ago it was 88% .... Unheard of!    *shew*

Who's ready for fall?   Sweaters, blankets on the bed, AC that doesn't run all night long, a brisk walk with chilly air in your lungs ... oh yes, I'm ready!

Just as soon as I get some much needed sleep..... Zzzz-quil anyone??
*laughs*

Weigh In Weds

Weigh in Wednesday - yep, that was today!  Down two pounds, not much in the scope of things, but its a process, a long trek, a lifestyle.

 

I had another session with my trainer, and it went well.  I'm feeling awesome, but my arms and legs feel like spaghetti noodles.  *grin* that's ok, well worth the price. 

There are days, however, 

when I don't feel like exercising.  

And that's when I check my "Top 100" list.

Here are a few reasons why I need to exercise: 

• Because you made a commitment to yourself
• Because you're tired of starting over
• Because there will always be another wedding, vacation or reunion
• Because you're not a quitter
• Because it improves your cholesterol
• Because it boosts your metabolism
• Because it prevents age-related muscle loss
• Because if you can do this, you can do anything
• Because a fit body is a healthy body
• Because it beats sitting on the couch
• Because  everyone has at least 10 minutes to spare
• Because you want to be stronger than your excuses
• Because not working out isn't working out for you
• Because the only workout you ever regret is the one you skip

Yep, I made a commitment to me, because I'm worth it, it's good for my health, and frankly, not working out isn't working for me.   I gotta be moving in order to reach my goals!