The evil treadmill...

The treadmill for me is the most boring. Not only is it boring... but its pure evil. I secretly think it knows that I hate it lol.

While doing what I do on the treadmill last week.. I fell off. Poof.. there I was on the floor. I didn't get hurt, but I know now why most treadmills have the little arm band and plastic thingy that you plug into the machine. In case you fall off... the machine turns off! and you don't go rolling if you do fall. The only thing that hurt some was when I fell and my earphones yanked outta my ears.

Advice.. never close your eyes while on the treadmill.. you may fall. Or even worse.. it gets caught on the security camera.

Working out...

The exercising routine is coming along great. Yesterday, I started off with some basic core strengthening moves. Also, I'm not sure what they are called but I laid down on the floor with legs straight out and lifted my legs about 6-8 inches off the floor and held it for 5 seconds each time. After the 5 seconds I bent my legs and brought my knees to my chest. I did this 20 times! It doesn't seem hard when you think about it...but its not easy! After about 30 minutes of stretching and core moving.. I got myself on the treadmill. The treadmill for me is like the most boring mundane thing to ever do. I just hate it. I started out slow. Then I picked it up to a brisk walk. After about 5 minutes of this I stepped it up to a run for about 2 minutes..back to the brisk walk...then repeat. I have to say doing it this way is much better. I remembered to take my MP3 with me this time and the music made me want to do even more.


After all that I did the elliptical machine. Now granted I don't set the machine on the highest of levels...I've worked up to a 4 so far. I even set the arm blaster. And I am finally getting in one mile in under 10 minutes. After a brief stretch out I went back to the treadmill for a slow walk to cool down.

My eating habits this week are "fair". Its been challenging to say the least, with the snacking at work. I get bored...even-though I have tons of things to do at work. I'm trying to stay away from all the junk, but again another work in progress.

My Recent healthy finds....

These new crackers are yummy and on the weight watchers plan...you can have 17 crackers for 2 points! Also another great find is the laughing cow cheese.. one wedge is 2 points. Put them both together for a yummy snack.

Lets go!

This week I have failed miserably.. its called PMS. But I'm all better now and ready to continue my journey. The staying "on plan" went straight out the window and into hiding this past week. I won't bore anyone with my meals for the week.. and no exercise to speak of. But that's all OK.. because tomorrow is a new day.

I'm back in "healthy" mode and ready to go.

Ya just gotta try these....

This one is my favorite! I enjoy the peanut butter ones also.