Week 8, Days 1, 2 and 3 (warning: negative nelly post)

I am not feeling it again this week. This is bad.

On Tuesday I worked out while watching the Biggest Loser (side note: this season is filled with the biggest cry babies ever! It is so stupid. I can barely stand it). I did Gwyneth P’s arm exercises again along with some cardio and abs for about 40 minuets.

On Wednesday I had a stupid day at work so I skipped rehearsal and the gym and when I got home I did 20 minutes of yoga from exercise TV while waiting for James to get home with the Thai food. It was actually harder than I thought it would be and it was exactly what I needed- something quick and restorative yet challenging.

On Thursday I ran 1.25 miles and walked another .25 miles. It wasn’t much but I was under a time constraint and also not feeling it like I mentioned above.

Today I skipped my lunch time Pilates class because I got to work so late (9:30) that I did not feel like I could turn around and leave an hour and a half later to go to the class! There was a 12:15 yoga class that I probably could have gone to but for some reason my ass did not leave my chair. I am trying not to beat myself up for it.

I think I need to sign up for a 5k to have something to train for to keep me motivated. Oh-and find a way to make a living as an actress and not whatever the hell I do and also move to a place where it isn’t winter 9 months out of the year (it’s going to snow this weekend!)

This is a horrible entry. I am sorry. I am being negative. I will focus on positive thoughts for the rest of the day.

I am excited to make your mixes! I am doing them this weekend. I know it will technically be the beginning of March but that is very close to my goal of the end of Feb. I hope you all like them.

Week 8 Day 2 Natalie

I woke up yesterday morning feeling better than I have since before I got sick the first time. It was a welcome change! I sanded for most of the day, and then took care of some school reading. Today after class, I went to the rec center and ellipticalled for 45 minutes whilst watching Ellen. It was good times. I'm glad to be back!

Week 8, Days 1 and 2, Herpreet

MONDAY. I. had. a. terrible. swim. I don't even know if you could call it a swim. I DID NOT feel up for my class. Then I got there, and we were supposed to swim 400 meters (8 laps/16 pool lengths) off the bat (after a short warm up). And we were supposed to swim them at race speed. I had to stop in the middle. We were trying to bench mark our time. I stopped at the end of the pool and said to my instructor: "I can't benchmark today. I'm sorry. I just know that I can't." And I was glad to admit it, but also felt really crappy about myself, on top of the fact that I've generally been feeling moody and homesick and have been missing my friends terribly. It made me feel worse. I did still get in a little swim and feel better for it than I would if I hadn't gone at all.

But it also put me into a panic about the triathlon. I started feeling like maybe I'm going to have another anxiety attack in the water on event day...

Today, I'm still feeling kind of blah and homesick. Friend-sick is the real problem. But I go on a run, and strangely enough - running has become the sport I'm best at of the 3 triathlon events. So hopefully, the run will help build my spirits. It's a beautiful sunny day here. So being in the sun will also hopefully help...

Week 7, Day 2 Herpreet

Didn't meet my goals in Week 7 - only 2 workouts. But the second was a 6 mile bike ride on a really gorgeous day!

Week 8 Day 1 Natalie

I didn't make it very far, but I ran this morning. I'm afraid I'm sick again. I was trying to ignore it, but there's no denying it. Hopefully it's just a 24 hour thing. I did a fair amount of work in the kitchen over the weekend, too... which might count for something. Now I'm going to go drown my sorrows in some ginger ale.

Week 7, Days 3 and 4, Cristin

Dragged myself to the gym again last night. 30 minute workout with cardio and weights. Of course, as always, I was glad I went. I read or heard somewhere that if you don’t feel like working out you should go into the gym, change into your gym clothes and walk out of the locker room. If you still can’t handle it after that, leave. I have walked into the gym more than once with that mentality and it is true-once I change I am fine (or at least more willing to give it a go). I guess it also works if you are a person who drives to the gym already in your gym clothes. Drive there, park, walk in and if you still don’t feel it go home.

I can’t wait to be able to do things outside again. We are supposed to get 4-8 inches of snow this weekend. Boo.

I’m going to my lunch time Pilates class today too. I don’t mind lunch time workouts so getting there should be no problem.

Welcome Back! Week 7, Day 1 Natalie

This morning I took my last day of antibiotic, so decided to stop at the rec center on the way home. I did the elliptical for 35 minutes, one of the cross training routines. I usually just do easy start and stick with a comfortable level. It was hard! But I stuck it out and finished it. It also felt good to be back to doing something more active than walking the dog.

Since I don't know how to do weights or anything, I've decided to start working on some home renovations on my off-cardio days. That's right. I'll be paint scraping and sanding and all kinds of good stuff for a while. My arms have never been more toned, or strong, as when I worked in antique restoration. It's amazing how quickly repetitive motion can build up those muscles... after a few months I was so strong! So that's my plan.

So that's that.