I feel like the chorus line in that primary song.

(click the words to listen to the song)

My 30 Day Shred DVD never got here. I am still blaming the neighbors. Until I get that figured out, I am walking.

A few summers ago, I sold security systems in Portland, Oregon. And I loved it. Not the actual selling part- the walking.

Being outside in the sunshine all day every day was amazing. I would spend hours walking around new neighborhoods, checking out the cool houses, and stopping to pitch some of the friendlier neighbors (you know, the kind who would never steal your DVD's).

I especially loved finding cute old people to talk to. Half way through the summer my "pitch" had evolved, and mostly consisted of sitting on their porch, sipping lemonade, and listening to their stories. Old people have the best stories.

Anyway, those hours and hours of walking paid off. I started the summer weighing 135lbs, and ended weighing 115. And I didn't even notice.

My current job is a lot more stationary. My fingers get exercise, but not much else. I wish I could bring in a treadmill... but I don't think they'd go for it.

Luckily, my apartment complex has one. Two, actually. And a few stationary bikes, some weights, and an elliptical.

I love to read. I read all the time. My new goal? Read while walking.

Yesterday I brought my book to the gym. I set the treadmill to a quick walk, and put it at an incline.

The reading distracted me, and before I know it 45 minutes had gone by. 45 minuted that I could have spent reading on the couch, but didn't.

I was covered in sweat, but I wasn't exhausted (until I tried climbing the stairs to my apartment, and my legs turned to jello).

The moral of the story? Sell security systems.

Also, walking makes a difference.

Done and Done!

Well I did it, both the water challenge and I kept my heart rate up for 30 minutes! I must confess I always drink that much water though, I have since I was young... What can I say? I'm a water lover and proud of it! I barely ever drink anything besides water (I rarely have soda or anything like that) So this weeks challenge wasn't all that hard for me :)

My heart rate challenge was a little tougher though, my plan has been to workout three days a week, so I still needed to keep my heart up for the other few days. I made it work with tons of yard work, walks and things like that on my off days, by doing all that, I was able to accomplish this week's goal!

I did one of the challenges!

Like I said on Wednesday, 1 out of 2 ain't bad, right? :-)

I drank tons of water every day, at least half my body weight in oz. And even though I hate the taste of water, I feel really good when I drink a lot.

I did have an advantage to this challenge, because Husband and I had started making sure we were drinking enough water about a month ago, so my body was already used to it. But, I still did it!

As for the heart-rate up for 30 min a day... yeah, not so much. I worked out 3 days this week, I'm doing it every-other day. And while I was going to try for every day I didn't on Tuesday... my muscles were too sore, so I just stuck with every-other day.

I feel good though, and I'm pumped to find out what next weeks challenges are!

Water Water Everywhere!

I am not a water drinker. One cup a week-maybe. I just don't like the taste, the thought, etc. I love blue drink. (powerade zero) But I took the challenge and drank 8 glasses a day. I feel like a water balloon. (A constantly peeing one.) I made it into a game. I could not leave work until all 8 glasses were gone. Everyone says my body will get used to all this water and I won't feel so bloated. I plan to keep it up after this week.

The workout. Not as hot as I would have wished. I went to the gym a couple times and to water zumba, but not a consistant 30 min a day. Something new to strive to!

I passed the challenge!!

I did it! I drank my water (ok, I may have missed a glass or two at the beginning of the week, but I made up for it later. It counts), and I got my heart rate up for 30 minutes each day!

Woohoo!!!

But in the spirit of full disclosure, I ate an entire bag of chocolate chips at work. Also, one of my 30 minutes was not consecutive. On Wednesday I did three 10-minute sessions of cardio in the evening. Not ideal, but hey, I'm still counting it.

How do I feel?

Well, the water was definitely easier by the end of the week. I don't know if my body got used to the water, or I just got used to the constant peeing. Either way, I feel a lot better. And I think I ate half as much food as I usually do (which is good- I am a chronic over-eater).

Also, the exercise. I am sore. Very sore. Every day workouts meant my muscles didn't have time to recover in between sessions. But I have a lot more energy today than I've had in a long time.

I think what I need to do is exercise everyday, but alternate the muscle groups I'm using. Basically, I need to give my running/jumping jack muscles a break. I'll let you guys know how that goes.

Do I plan on keeping up the water? Oh heck yes. I can already see a difference in my skin, and for me that is worth the pee.

If you are not peeing every half an hour, you aren't drinking enough!

Am I the only one?

I've peed 6 times today. And it isn't even noon yet.

Awesome.