Body Attack

At the suggestion of a friend of mine, I attended a Body Attack class at The Ridge this morning. It was 55 minutes of high energy butt-kicking, but it was FUN! I would like to attend every Saturday morning. That would be fun! I definitely am out of shape, but that was a good way to burn 500+ calories! Here's a video I found that gives a good idea of what Body Attack is like...

One of the things that I liked is that you keep moving ALL class long, even if you are out of breath. They have variations on the moves so you can do them no matter what. Just keep moving! Definitely not as scary as I thought it was going to be for a beginner. I'd go back!

Didn't make it....

I had coughing fits all day yesterday any time I exerted myself at all, so I decided not to go to the step class @ the gym. This cold is kicking my rear. I'm off to Chico for the MK retreat this weekend, so hopefully I'll be able to hit the gym when I return.

I called to cancel my gym membership today...

... I haven't used it in 2 months. Not since I went to Texas in July, so probably closer to 3 months. Turns out I'm locked in until February. So... I'll be heading to the gym in the morning. I'll walk Eliana to school, then head to the gym for a 9am step class. We'll see how it goes. =D

Fighting...

I feel myself fighting these days. I'm tired of fighting with my weight. I'm tired of fighting with myself. I'm kind of just tired. I have started taking vitamins again, in hopes that my energy levels will return. Is it just the change of season that's getting me down? Is it the sun setting earlier? Is it the sudden start of school that has me up and doing more every day? I don't know. But I know that Leif took Eliana to school today and it is 9:40 and I haven't gotten dressed yet or really even left my room. I should probably do something about that, but I'm not sure that I want to.

Today's list includes cleaning the house so we can show it to friends who are coming over for dinner. I'd like to get some laundry and calls done, too.

Made it to the gym...

Not until 8 this morning, but I made it! 22 minutes into my cardio right now.... busy day today! Lots of calls, so hopefully I can make some of them from the treadmill at home and get more cardio in, too!

down 10 lbs so far

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Starting my day off right!

I went to the gym this morning. 

I got up at 5am, when my alarm went off.

I got on the scale (and saw the highest number I've seen since I was pregnant with Eliana - and even then it's getting close)

I did 35 minutes of cardio.

I stretched.

I made a protein shake for breakfast (strawberries and chocolate protein powder).

I am about to get ready for the day.

Today is going to be a good day!