Friday, June 11, 2010

That chick is trying to kill me!

So, I was off to such a great start yesterday. I was positive, motivated, and ready to rock. I had committed to exercise for at least 30 minutes and so I wanted to be creative about what I was going to do. I decided to scroll through the "On Demand" feature with our new cable company (thank you Comcast). There were some very interesting options. One claimed to be as good as a tummy tuck (may try that someday) another was called "Cardioke", sounds crazy but it was intriguing, but I decided to settle on Jillian Michaels "Quick trouble zones". Maybe it would be better called, "A quick way to kill me"? I can't imagine what this "shred" that people are talking about would do!

Ok, Ok, lets be honest, I did the work out and I felt good - once it was over. Sure, it HURT, and I had to stop a time or two because I couldn't go any further (surrender pose? Let's be real)! But it felt good and productive, until today. Can we say "OUCH"? Yep. In fact, I can't tell if my stomach hurts because I have a flu bug, or if it's just that my belly has been worked. Guess this means I need to do more of this, huh? Do we think this could've sparked the dreaded insomnia of last night??

Since I'm trying to stay upbeat and positive, I'll list some good things that happened. I'm on chapter 5 in my new book (Women, Food, and God by Geneen Roth). She's saying some things that I know are true, I just haven't figured out how to fix them. This book is not geared toward the C & P types, but she is talking about all of (or a whole lot of) the things I deal with from a psychological perspective. I can't wait to get to the point where I'm introduced to ways to deal with this. I sure hope it comes. I'll keep you posted.

I did eat much, much healthier yesterday. I had yummy veggies, chicken, and salads all day. I also drank lots of water! It was great, and it felt good. And no kettle corn yesterday - that was a real feat! Woo Hoo!

All in all, things are well. I'm excited about it being Friday. I'll be much more excited if I get a nap in!

I hope all is well and I hope you're all experiencing the BEST Friday ever! Happy weekend!

4 comments:

Jil said...

Jillian Michaels scares me...and yet I want her to beat me up...lol

It sounds like you are getting started on the right foot...you go girl...

I just worked on the house and junk all weekend...Jason has been gone 7 weeks and he comes home today! Yay...

Hope your weekend was fantastic...

J

Jess said...

Hey Heather.
I am a new blogger trying to lose 50 (at least). Love your blog. You've done great! I love and hate Jillian Michaels all at the same time. I am one of those Shred People! :) I could barely move last week...it was killing me as you say. I pressed on. Thanks for the happy words!
J

Laurie (TheSafestScents.com) said...

Hey Heather! Sounds like a very interesting book, and she's totally right about the happiness aspect... we'll get there!
huggles!

Laurie (TheSafestScents.com) said...

ha, commented on the wrong post since I read two at once! hehe

I was tempted to get the 30 Day Shred, but I do much better in an atmosphere where I can't just turn off the TV.. I need a gym or a class. I like a lot of my videos but I don't do them like I should.