I’m walking but I’m not going anywhere

{ January 12, 2008 @ 11:36 pm } · { exercise classes, goals, weigh-in }

Ah, the joys of treadmills.  Don’t they bring to mind long winded history professors and watching congress on C-Span?  I feel a little hypnotized each and every time I get on a treadmill and will even, occasionally, close my eyes.  This, however, causes extreme dizziness and I end up putting on a little show as I nearly walk off the equipment.   I also can’t help but be a little voyeuristic when I’m on one.  I almost always look at the read-out panel of the person working out next to me.  How fast are they going?  How long have they been there?  Hey, person, did ya see that I’ve been here 10 minutes longer than you and your leaving now while I’m still going?  Do you acknowledge that I am fan-frickin’- tabulous?  Acknowledge me already!  (yes, I know, I’m problemed)

I need to shake things up!  This coming week I fully intend to add a water aerobics class to my routine.  The rec. center offers a deep water aerobics class on Tues, Thurs & Friday at 6:30  a.m. and so here is the plan…  I will workout after work on mon & sat, I will get my big ol’ butt out of bed at 5:15 a.m. on tues, thurs & friday and use the treadmill until 6:30 when I will join the class in the pool.  I’m going to try skipping Wednesday and having my 5th workout on Saturday after work.  This will, hopefully, help me by keeping my non-activity days separate.  I’m also hoping the variety will not only be good for me but that the addition of a scheduled class will help with the early morning rising situation.  I expect that these little changes to my routine, things like a new blue tankini bathing suit and water aerobic fun, will keep my motivation high.  🙂

As for my current status….

Starting Weight:  301
Current Weight: 271
Total Weight Lost: 30 pounds

Yes, the holiday weight gain is gone and I’ve finally, officially, hit the 10% of my body weight lost goal.  Yippie ky yi yea