Active

Last weekend I went down South to visit some National Parks and some friends--Meghan Thomas being one of them! Anyway, we did some hiking in Zion National Park and then spent most of the rest of the trip driving around. So what does this have to do with fitness?

Mostly its about Meghan (and a bit about the hiking). Since moving to St. George, Meghan has become this crazy active/fitness queen. She did the Wasatch Back a few weeks ago and trains for triathalons and...just wicked awesome stuff. The thought occurred to me that more than even the training, she just leads a more active life than I do. And I would like to change that. I realized that so many of my preferred "downtime" activities are NOT active. I like to read and watch movies, for example. Why not go outside for a run or hit the pool? That's what I need to change.

So I start today! I did the gym like normal this morning, but then rode my bike to the library. Its a start, right? Tomorrow I'm planning on riding my bike to the church to get some Relief Society business done. And I'm going to look for every opportunity to go for a walk when I can. And...I want to go hiking. I had SO much fun hiking the Emerald Pools. I'm on the look out for some more hikes in the area.

WOOT!

Pop Chips

Today I tried pop chips, they are amazing. Do you know where to get them in a big bag? Target did you say?

Donuts again

I bought a dozen donuts for my Student Body Officers this morning. I have a dozen SBOs. One of them didn't eat her donut. One left. And I really really really really wanted it.

But I ate my apple instead and sent the remaining donut down to the other advisor's classroom.

I know I should be proud of myself and to some degree I am. But I also just really want that donut.

Thursday

I'm running. I'm swimming. I'm stepping in my aerobics class. And I'm only allowing myself one treat a day--if even that. So why do I still feel flabby and fat?

*sigh*

I think part of it is that I'm just tired. Really. And its hard to get up in the wee hours of the morning. Its also sort of tiring to always turn down desserts and treats, but I do it. I would just like to be able to see more of a result in my body shape, you know?

Oh well. We keep on keepin' on.

P to the S--super props for your running! I think the hardest part of any workout program is getting started. When is the 5K you're aiming for?

Running Report

I've been running 3 days a week for the last 3 weeks :)

I'm excited to work up to 4 and maybe eventually 5. Getting up is just so hard.

As Seen on the Internet!

I wanted to share this link to one of my favorite Blogs. The topic is fitness-related, and we can all use a good laugh now and again.

Enjoy the story of The Corporate Challenge!

Running Report

I ran 3 days this week. Including today in the rain. As my body gets more used to running again I plan on amping it up to 4 and then 5 days a week.

It feels good to be forming a routine again.