I haven't been to the gym in awhile, but I did complete day 9 :-) so I'm going to count that as a win!

Did day 8 of 30DS...only 2 more and I have to decide if I'm going to move up to level 2....

4.3 miles in 60 min - not too bad. just need to get up around the 5/5.5 mile pace (and be able to keep going!)

Too bad cycle 9 started today - BOO! Celebrated that with lunch and TGI Friday's and a bloody mary (don't forget lots and lots of oreos)

Finished day 7 of 30 day shred! YAY! I even made it through the first set of each exercise before needing to rest. Still need to work on the arm stuff (press and lateral raise).

I'm feeling positive about it right now, so I'm thinking I may move to levle 2 after the 10th day on level 1. I was going to wait until level 1 was "easy", but I can stay at level2 longer if I need to.

Well , today there was a little happiness with the scale :-) The number was still higher than I liked, but it was closer to what I was at. I also did the Shred tonight and was happy that I only had to stop and rest my arms during a couple exercises! (YAY!)
Should have probably tried going to the gym though - oh well.

10DPO today and I broke my pledge of not testing early (BFN anyway), but I'm not sure I'm counting it since I used a dip strip that I got as a freebie. Maybe I'll be stronger next cycle.

Half way through level one! I finished day 5 today :-) but still need some work so I can complete all the reps of all the exercises. There are some that I think I could switch to 5 lb weights for, so I think I might try that next time. That is, of course, assuming I can find my 5 lb weights.

On another note, I think I've convinced myself that I had implantation spotting yesterday. How's that for not getting my hopes up this cycle? That combined with this being the only cycle so far that FF has given me solid crosshairs...and it is cycle 8 in 08/08? This has to be it, right?

Why do I do this to myself? I really need something that keeps me from obsessing in the 2ww.

Completed my day 4 of the Shred, but have to admit the last couple days I've been eating like crap! Made it through the first set of pushups (slowly), but still took a rest during the squat/arms and lunges (stationary and side ).

So, since I don't think I want to make the time to do 30DS everyday (mostly hard after an hour at the gym...), I decided that I am going to make the 30 days just the number of days I complete the workout. That makes today day 3.

It was still a challenge. Arm strength moves are tough for me - especially the first set with the push ups. I haven't made it through the stationary squats without resting either. I guess we'll see how that changes as I continue on!

I don't know if I mentioned that I was going to use this blog to help track my workout progress... but anyway. Did 2 days in a row of 30DS, but went the gym last night instead.
4.2mi/60min (14:30 min/mi for 65 min with cool down). Alternated jog/walk for first mile then jogged after 1.25, 2.5, 3.5.

On another note, a coworker asked if I was pregnant yesterday - not cool. Guess that means I still have some work to do!

Day 1 of 30 Day Shred

So 30 Day Shred arrived yesterday and I got up off of my butt long enough today to do the workout. I am sooo happy that it is short! No doubt my legs will be a bit sore tomorrow. "Making the Cut" seems like it is pretty intense, I think I'll have to do some more reading before I decide if I am ready to be so dedicated.

Annnd.. I got a smiley face today. I thought maybe I had missed my surge (and wasted $$ on the digital tests).

So 30 Day Shred and Making the Cut arrived today, but I won't have a chance to look at them until tomorrow. It was a big day at the Fair, and I really would like to enjoy the rest of the day (and beers) guilt free! From what I've read so far, Making the Cut seems pretty intense and I'm unsure I currently have the will power to follow it.

On another note, pregnant women were out in droves today - bummed me out a bit, but eh. Maybe it will be our turn soon, and I'll feel bad for all the bitching I do.

Who needs a title?

I am doing marginally well with my goals, so far. We made it to the gym last night and I did the first mile alternating jogging and walking. Then I mostly walked the next 3. I feel like I need to ease back into running so hopefully I can get my 4 miles done more quickly next time.

Sunday night I ordered the 30Day Shred and I can't wait to get it, but it isn't scheduled to ship until the 8th :-( I am hoping it is close to a magic pill! I want instant results with no time investment. Anyway, I've heard good things about the DVD and it sounds like you can see results fairly quickly. That makes me happy because I want most of my focus to go towards surviving the 1/2 marathon, but I also want to get some of my tone back and I want my clothes to fit!

Hello world of blogging....

Since this is my first attempt at blogging, I guess I'll give a bit of background. When I first gave thought to creating this when I started reading some blogs about TTC. I thought it would be nice to have that outlet since we aren't really sharing that with any IRL friends. I've also stumbled across some good food and fitness blogs and decided it was time for me to get on board.

Over the last couple years I've been able to lose/maintain the loss of the newlywed 20. After TTC for a couple months I decided if I wasn't going to be pregnant I should at least be hot and wanted to refocus my fitness efforts. This went well for a couple months and I lost about 2 or 3 pounds. As my frustration increased so did my eating and beer drinking :-) (I have discovered some mighty fine tasting beers lately!). Now that my clothes are starting to get tight, and the scale has edged up about 8-10 pounds in the last few months, I need to get serious again.

I recently signed up for a half marathon and will need to do some training so I don't die! Plus, I still want to be hot - LOL.

So, this is going to be the outlet for my journey - enjoy! (or just don't bother reading).