25,000 + steps

1/17/2015

Today is a cardio day, I wish I could figure out how to download songs I have purchased onto my Ipod.  They seem to have changed the website and I’m stumped!  Frustrated...I watched some video on You Tube and surprisingly I figured it out.  Luckily I had some new tunes on my Ipod to listen to while I felt the burn of 98 minutes of cardio machines.  So, a few people have asked me what I listen to while working out.  First, I will say that I love getting to listen to my music as I walk to the gym and get my workout accomplished.  I would have so much trouble completing a full workout without my music!  I have just purchased new head phones for my Ipod.  I have tried a bunch of different styles, a few different price points.  My newest headphones are made by Skull Candy.  I got them at Target.  They were a little over $20.00.  So far, so good.  I got the suggestion from the Tone It Up girls website.  they were asked which headphones they recommend  for people that sweat a lot during a workout.  They recommended Skull Candy but they swore by the set that runs around $50.00.  Sadly, $50.00 is priced a little too high for me but the $20.00 set seems to be pretty good so far.  Second, I expect that more than a few people will make fun of my music choice while getting some exercise.  Something that I have noticed since my accident is that I am capable of not really minding what others think.  I still try to put my best foot forward in most situations but if you don’t like what you see....not my problem.    It is with grace and humility that I tell you I listen to up-beat, up-tempo music during a workout.  Sometimes I make sure to include some artists that I think have amazing figures because I can believe that as long as I keep strong during my workout my body will magically morph into one that is worthy of a pop star title.  The latest addition to the workout play list include “Booty” by J Lo and Iggy Azalea, “All about that Bass” by Meghan Trainor, “Rude” by MAGIC and “Shake it Off” by Taylor Swift.  Yes, this 40 year old woman likes Taylor Swift.  Plus shes nice and fit so there is some inspiration right there.  Realistically I know it takes time, hard work, dedication, blah blah blah.  However you can make exercising a little more enjoyable - do it!  

Today’s workout at the gym included:

• Walk to and from the gym
• 53 minutes of 2 different elliptical machines
• 50 squats on the Power Plate ans 50 tricep curls (no weight)
• 45 minutes on the treadmill

Went home, ate half an orange and decided I wasn’t done sweating yet...

• Ran/walked 2.5 miles (attempted to increase stride & speed)
• 50 modified push ups
• 2 sets of stairs  *Why do I incorporate stairs into my workout?  My vision was negatively effected in my accident.  I now have almost no depth perception, on some staircases I can go both up and down without holding onto the railing.  Up is much easier than down.  The stairs at the end of the Trails I have learned to navigate without holding onto the railing at all, for most people this would not present an obstacle.  As I have already established, I am not most people.  I want to continue to be able to do these stairs without holding on and hopefully continue getting better to the point that I get more comfortable with my limited depth perception.

That was it for today.  I know that a lot of people are saying “That’s it?  Are you crazy?  That’s a lot.”  I know this but please keep in mind that I don’t have a job to go to everyday.  I have to say I never though I would have a hard time not going to work everyday.  It’s harder than I thought it would be.  There is automatic socialization that happens in the work place.  There are stories to tell, people to complain about and opportunities for a social life.  I think one of the biggest hurdles I face is leading a life that has become so solitary.  So I get myself to the gym most days and admittedly I don’t really start up conversations with strangers BUT the point is, I could if I really wanted to.

Holy shit!  It’s almost 8:00 pm and I have surpassed 25,000 steps with my Fit bit today.  That has never happened before.  According to Fit bit that equals 11.9 miles...and remember, I don’t drive!  I am feeling pretty proud of myself right now.  I feel that my Fit bit has earned a name but I don’t know what to name her.