Background Part 1

So more of a background on my kick that I have been on.  So last December I was talking with a friend and she lovingly made a comment that she was a bit worried about how much sugar I was taking in.  As I really appreciate her concern my heart was not in a place where I was open enough to listen to what she was saying. Give up my soda? What are you thinking? I did better for a bit but my habits of drinking any soda in sight continued. So what else happened?.... Funny you should ask I went with Brian and some friends to look at motorcycle pants. Have you ever been in a situation where you were the only one who couldn't do something. Now you know how I felt. I had a hard time finding a jacket that would fit and pants... FORGET ABOUT IT!  I walked away feeling a little bummed out. It's not like the lady at the shop didn't try. She was quite the trooper.  Was that the pushing point? Not that I am sure of that. I think it was one step of many that had me walking forward finally instead of backward. I will update more tomorrow. I am some kind of tired. I guess twice in one day gym time has me a bit tired! :-)

9/6/12

Today was a great day! I started off with my normal walk. We did about 3.39 miles. Man was I sore when I woke up though. That is one thing that I am needing to get used to is working muscles. Tonight Brian and I went to the gym again. I went on a machine. It was almost like a cross between a stair stepper and an elliptical. I guess I should know the name of it but I am not really sure. It felt so good though. I did about 30 min with a 5 min cool down. I really enjoyed how energized I felt once I was done. I didn't think I was going to make it when I first climbed on though. I felt the stiffness in my legs from yesterdays work out, but I pushed passed it and after a few minutes the pain went away.  It taught me that even if I may feel tired that my body can do more than I give it credit for.  I keep saying that I need to give you a background with this journey I am on. I will do that tomorrow. Sleep well!

So addiction has set in... :) OK not really but I went to the gym twice today! Brian and I went tonight. I spent 40min on the elliptical. Man was I tired when I got through. I am hoping after the two week trial that we sign up for the membership. I think this is just what I needed to boost my new journey onto a new level. I will talk about this journey more later! Thanks for dealing with me and how long it is taking me to get this going! 

First of many... short update.. more to come later!

Well here I am! I am starting this blog. As many may wonder I have still been walking even though I have not been posting it on facebook. I will post those numbers later. Today I got my bum kicked at the gym. I did my first day of a two week free membership at Anytime Fitness. Sherri and I went and she took me through the program her trainer does with her. OH MY.... I have found muscles that I didn't even know I had! All in all it was pretty great! I am so thankful who has a friend who motivates me and I can motivate her! Everybody should have a friend like her!