WEEEE.....Well, in my effort to take better care of myself...since becoming 'that lady' and turning 40 in December, I made the effort to actually use the fabulous elliptical machine that DH bought me 2 years ago. Shameful. Anyway, I got on and did 12 minutes. My heart was pounding. I am too young for that! So, I kept going and going and going and now I am on my elliptical at least 5 times a week for 31 minutes at level 2, burning on average 350 calories. And, I watch what I eat...and drink......do you KNOW how many calories are in an apple martini? Though my dad says, "That's not a real martini." Martini's are popular in my family...that's ok. He is right...it's not a real martini, but I still like them. He does make a mean Manhattan though! I digress....So, as of this morning, I have lost 8.6 pounds and I couldn't be prouder of myself. But, more important is that my heart is stronger. My legs are stronger and I have TONS more energy than I used to have. On the days that DH, friend and the boys hit the bike trail for their 17 miles on bike, Friend, Baby and our dog and I hit the trail for our 4 mile walk! We can do it in one hour!!
I feel great! Think I am going for another 6 pounds...that might be too much though...we'll see. I was targeting 15 pounds if so...but, more important is that my heart is stronger.
Mexico is calling July 20....yippee!!
3 comments:
love the blog, Cindy! Mexico-very jealous, we loved cancun
I am so glad that you are working to make your heart stronger. I bet the endorphin rush isn't so bad either. I know that I sleep much better at night when I'm exercising. As far as losing weight, the last time that I saw you you looked very healthy.
I'm happy for you that you are accomplishing something that you wanted to!
You're too thin and sexy already.
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