Worst Blogger Ever

I think I might be the worst blogger ever. Unless the requirement for a new blog is every other week...or two. :) At least I haven't been as sporadic on my workouts. Or maybe I have. This last week I have successfully worked out every other day.

I began last week with our Marine Corps Ball, and with the help of some very strong Spanks and a one very encouraging husband, fit into my ball gown and felt great. Goal one accomplished. I really hadn't had the time to work out as much as I should have in order to fit into my ball gown, but it did have an empire waste and I knew I was going to wear Spanks, so I blame my laziness on these two facts. I have no real excuse this time, so I really tried to do all I could this week with out draining myself of enough energy to still function with 4 kids.

Monday and Wednesday I lifted weights for 30 mins with a warm up and cool down. On Friday I did 30 mins on the elliptical, which I purchased on line second hand for under $80. It now resides in my garage and is pulled into the living room in front of the TV by my hubby when necessary.

I also gained another invaluable tool when trying to get motivated; a workout partner. Kind of. My neighbor across the street was very interested in my workout schedule and worked out simultaneously in her garage, and we joined forces to run our 400 meter intervals together down the street. Bitching to each other for 2mins really does help pull you through the workout. I can't stress enough how helpful it is for you to workout with some one just as motivated as you. But beware of the social friends who just want to workout with you to chit chat. Unfortunately they may not encourage and push you like you need. So choose wisely.

I've also been very aware of what I have been eating and not eating, really trying to eat only what is good for me and at designated times. Breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner, snack; and drinking a lot of water.

Moving forward this week I'm hoping to lift weights on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and run or elliptical on Tuesday and Thursday. I feel like if I at least do something everyday I can get a better grip on my fitness.

Hopefully with a holiday week I will have another chance to blog this week. Good luck with your workouts.