Sunday, May 11, 2003

20 minutes elliptical trainer
25 minutes bike

Here's my plan:

Monday: 45 min cardio; weights; abs
Tuesday: 1 hr. pilates class; 45 min cardio
Wednesday: 45 min cardio; weights; abs
Thursday: 1 hr. pilates class; 45 min cardio
Friday: 4-5 mile run; weights; abs
Saturday: rest
Sunday: long run (>1 hr); abs

20 min walk with my DH (not that that's exercise, but...);
30 min elliptical trainer;
1 hour circuit training (upper & lower);
15-20 min ab video workout.

1 hour pilates class;
4 mile run.

Ran out of time to do ab video, which is bad because that's my main trouble zone! Silly of me to always save it for last--I need to start doing it first and daily! Maybe I'll start doing it in the morning before work--that way it's done and out of the way. Eureka--what an epiphany!!!

P.S. Not a huge fan of pilates--doesn't feel like a real workout. Maybe I'm not doing it right...

Been trying so hard to exercise every day this week, but it's so hard to fit it all in--45 min cardio EVERY DAY plus about 45 min. circuit training 3x week PLUS the ab workout PLUS this stupid Pilates class I'm taking twice a week. Good thing next week is the last week of the class--it's really been cutting into my schedule. I'm not a convert either, even after 5 weeks. It's just not for me. I like to work out hard, run fast, and sweat. But that's just me...

I decided last night that, as much as I am NOT a morning person, I am going to HAVE to get in at least one part of my workout in the a.m, before work. Whether it's cardio and abs or weights doesn't matter--I just cannot reserve all three for the evening. It's taking over my life, and other areas (such as keeping my house clean, laundry, social activities) are suffering. So, starting Monday, I'm going to be getting up a 5:30 a.m. and either going for a run, riding my Exercycle, or going to gym--whatever works best. No excuses. I'm writing it here so I have to be accountable. This means, of course, that I'll also have to start getting to bed earlier. Last night I didn't hit the sack 'til 12:30! Not gonna work with a 5:30 wake-up time--not for me anyway. I'm a big baby and need my beauty zzzzzzz's.

Wednesday--went to pilates, and nothing else.

Thursday (last night)--went to pilates again, then did 45 min. circuit training at the gym. No cardio.

Today--am going to run 5 miles after work.

Friday, May 16th

Was too hot and smoggy outside to run, so I did 45 minutes cardio at the gym instead. Then I came home and did my ab video, which I love.

Saturday, May 17th

Ran 5 miles at about 9 min. pace, walked a little extra just to enjoy the sunset for a total of about 1 hour cardio; ab video (about 20 min).

Sunday, May 18th

Ran 50 minutes (don't know distance--was at the beach)

I had planned to get up at 5:30 this a.m. to work out, but I couldn't fall asleep last night and therefore decided not to start today. Tomorrow I shall, however. I must get to bed in a timely manner tonight so I can get started on my new schedule.

Only 5 days 'til I go home for the wedding!!!