Love It/Hate It

I'm talking about exercising!

I have a goal to get back into shape. Yeah, me and about a zillion other women my age! I am getting better, however, at actually working out. I do so more days than not. Part of why I've been more successful is I've learned how I tick.

For example, the earlier in the day I work out, the more likely I am to not talk myself out of it. I become more persuasive as the day goes on. Plus, I have the remainder of the day, after I've worked out, to pat myself on the back.

For awhile, I was waking up to work out as soon as my husband got out of bed. By the time he was done with his shower and morning routine, I was wrapping up a solid workout. Unfortunatelly, that doesn't work in a third floor apartment. Apparently, I sound like a hippo when I work out. Now, to keep the neighbors happy, I wait till after 9.

For some people, working out is a welcome part of the day. Me? not so much. It is more of a necessary evil. And I do appreciate being able to dash up my stairs without worrying about my lungs falling out or heart exploding.

Now, for the weight loss. Unfortunatelly, I haven't paired the "watch what I eat" with "exercise my butt off." I've been doing one or the other. Hopefully, the two will converge here soon. At least that's the plan.

Well, no more putting things off--it's 9:25, and I gotta workout!