Say "Ahhhh": Weekly Check-Up

Told you I'd check in with you each week.

So, how'd I do?

Here's the deal with goals.  You are more apt to reach yours if you share them with others.  Ok, many of you may be like, "Wow, she really puts herself out there with letting us know every little detail of her exercise routine."  Yes, well, exactly.  By sharing my intentions with you, I have been more committed to actually completing them.

Monday: 3 or 4 mile run COMPLETED

Tuesday: Hip Hop Abs (in prep to lead at an inner city after-school program on Thursday) COMPLETED

Wednesday: FIT CLUB: first half - Body Gospel, second half (more advanced participants) - Turbofire HIIT 20. COMPLETED:  although rather than HIIT 20, we did a Core workout

Thursday: CLX Burn 1, and Hip Hop Abs in afternoon COMPLETED

Friday: 8 mile run COMPLETED (and it kicked my a%$)

Saturday: Turbofire (either HIIT, or longer program) BLEW IT OFF

So, what does this week look like?  I have a plan.  Do you?

Monday:  3 mile run
Tuesday:  Burn Circuit 1
Wednesday:  Turbofire Sculpt or Tone, Body Gospel at FIT CLUB in evening
Thursday:  9 mile run 
Friday:  Turbofire Sculpt or Tone plus HIIT
Saturday:  No plan at this point

So, how are you doing?  How's your plan?  Actually, let me back up.  Do you have a goal?  Exercise not only benefits one's weight and physical well being, but also increases brain function, energy, and wards off many a disease.  My goal is not to look like a super model.  My goal is to feel energized during the day, for there is a lot to do around here!  I don't want to feel sluggish and fuzzy.  Been there.  Done that.

Stop thinking of exercise as something we endure merely for physical benefits.  When we focus only on the outer results we forget that exercise benefits us on the inside . . . yeah, you can tone those abs, but how about sharpening your mind?  Yep, exercise does that also!

What is your goal?

How can I help you reach that goal?

Regular Exercise: It IS Beneficial

I'm a regular reader over at The Happiness Project, and boldly think you should be also.

So, how glad was I to read this yesterday???

Exercise is beneficial.  Stop kidding yourself that you don't need it.

Really, how long are you going to play that game?

It has nothing to do with whether you have a gym membership, or haven't worked out in years, or smoke, or have a crazy work schedule, or have knee problems, or feel fatigued, or don't know how to start, or have back problems, or have young children, or work from home, or can not exercise to a DVD.  Make a list of your excuses.  Now read them back to yourself.  Out loud.

And then, let's just cut to the chase.

You either want to exercise or you don't.  You either see the benefits, or don't.

It's really simpler than we make it out to be.  Of course, there will need to be adjustments for all seasons of life, injuries, work schedules, etc.  So, let's make them.  Together.

There are benefits to regular exercise.  Want them?

Join me.

What is holding you back from starting?  How can I help you kick that excuse to the curb?