Gym is Open (Friday 4/18)

Got anothe reject email today regarding a state job I applied for.  I don't feel bad about this one, I only applied for it because it was posted.  It didn't really ring my chimes at all.  In this case, I think I was probably overqualified for the gig. Not sure what exercise I'll do today, my sister is taking the day off and we have some things to do.  I may just hang out with her and do stuff since she has to work all weekend.  I may try to coax her into taking a walk somewhere. What did you do to move your body today? Kix

Ow!  that's for my stomach after another 200 crunches on the exercise ball last night.  I want my abs tight underneath all this flab.  We did a test too.  My hubby poked and prodded around on my stomach last night and I got almost all the muscles sore.  I think the lowest 2 didn't really get worked that much, but that's pretty good to get the obliques and most of the core sore!  I really believe in that exercise ball. Today was my standard total body strength training.  Had a good workout today!   I hope everyone has an excellent weekend.  It's going to be beautiful here in Pensacola!

Hi, Kix!  I'm taking it easy today in exercise land - just going to walk in the park with one of my gym buddies after work.  Weather is great here today - sunny and 70 - and I just can't bear the thought of being inside at the gym.  So we're planning to walk in the park for 30-60 minutes (depending on which trail we choose...).  It'll be a great break from my normal routine.   When we're done, I'm stopping at the grocery to take advantage of a 2-day produce sale (yeah - cheap fruits and veggies!!!!), and I'm going to pick something up to throw on the grill for dinner.  I  spring Kellie

Hi Kix, I'm going to the gym tonight - I think/hope I am going to do an hour of cardio - probably in two sessions - 40 min treadmill, break for v8 or something like that b/c the blood sugar is being wonky at the gym, and then 15min on the bike and 5min on the elliptical. 

I first read your email and thought "those idiots, they sent 3 rejection letters!" Then I realized it was for a different job and felt kind of stupid... well, only a little stupid. The govt. can never get enough criticism. I've had a crappy week so today's workouts were a good break for a grumpy Pam. I'm really beginning to think I sabotage myself when a goal gets near completion, and my goal of running an Adventure Race will hopefully be fulfilled this weekend. I did the same thing the week before the Adventure Race camp, I wanted to eat everything in site and was Ms. Grumpy in a BIG way. Same thing this week - self control went out the window and I've been frustrated by they entire world. I can't figure it out but it seems that I am almost afraid to accomplish my goals. What the heck??? Freud could spend years analyzing me and I don't think he would touch the surface. Too confusing to think about. I did take yesterday off (didn't sneak in an extra workout ) and today I've gone easy - did 2 miles at 5mph on the treadmill this morning then did a nice, long stretching session.  Then I went for a bike ride at lunch for about 7 miles. Nice and mellow, I mostly practiced how to ride with one hand (which you kind of need to know when doing Adventure Races - you have to ride and eat/drink at the same time - not as easy as it looks!) Hehe, I feel like a 5 year old trying to learn how to ride a bike, it's all so new to me! That's all for me  - I'm thrilled this week is almost done and despite my self sabotage this week, I'm excited for the race. I'll make sure to post a report when i get back (if I get back )

If you are anything like me, the self sabotage is all about nerves.  You are nervous about an upcoming new experience - positive or negative its new territory and thats scary.  What do we do when we are nervous?  Eat, or want to eat.  And if you can't/shouldn't eat, or you feel guilty and angry because you ate, what do you do?  Get pissy.  That's my MO, and it sounds like you are similar.  I am so excited for you and your race, good good luck!!!  You will have a great time, and you are accomplishing a DREAM, how awesome is that??

You're probably right and that seems to be my MO - just when you think you have one thing conquered, something else pops up! Never ending, isn't it? Thanks for the good wishes, I am thrilled to be able to say that I am pursuing this! I remember telling my surgeon at our first meeting that I was going to run an Adventure Race and he said "I think you will!" I've never forgotten that and I plan on sending him a pic and story from the race. He's such a great guy, I know he will be thrilled.

My legs are very sore from the intense inline skating machine I did yesterday, so I'm glad I took a day off from formal exercise.  We went to a kids' clothing sale (ugh, but my sister enjoys shopping for friends' children), then ran a couple of errands, then went to have catfish and mac n cheese at M&D's BBQ.  I'm sure I will be 8 lb fatter tomorrow, but I enjoyed it.  I also had a whopping mug of unsweetened iced tea, forgetting it wasn't decaf, and felt like yodeling all the way home.   Kix