The morning of Day 6 I volunteered my time at work for the Mayor's Safety Expo held at City Hall. My pay is in the form of a black t-shirt with corporate logos littering the back. I figure its another free workout shirt, so bonus! My task was to guide hundreds of kids from City Hall to the Police Station and back as workshops are held throughout the morning. As another added bonus, it required me to walk stairs for a few hours. A workout plus a free t-shirt! Who could ask for more? It's a loud day full of kids. Or as a friend likes to refer to large groups of children, "birth control".
In the afternoon we recieved an email about free fleece vests with our departmental logo embroidered on them. I was in shock. We never get free items at work. We work for the man and the man doesn't waste money. So naturally, I questioned it and am still not certain what the catch might be, but ordered one all the same.
After work I headed home on the BRT(Bus Rapid Transit) and then walked the 20 minutes home. I am tired today and would really prefer a nap, but am committed and couldn't handle the thought of self failure, so Jillian, it's on!
Day 6 complete!
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
Project: 30 Days of Fitness
On my day off, Friday March 5th, I made a personal committment to myself. A revelation that if I can't commit to myself, and be accountable, who will? After years of frusteration of trying to workout, making excuses, being lazy, or just generally not enjoying fitness routines, I made a plan and started to implement it.
The plan is to work out everyday for 30 days. A short term commitment, without over doing my promise to myself. None of the "I'll do it everyday for a year, three years, or forever" type of self promises which are doomed from the moment it is uttered.
I proceeded to turn my tiny 8x9 spare room into a workout room, incuding only the basics: a tv, dvd player, yoga mat and various other small pieces of workout equipment. I was ready to begin.
Day 1: I decided on the Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred, due to a couple of factors. One being that a friend was already doing it and had inspired me, and secondly because 30 days is achieveable. Baby steps.
Workout 1 was moderately difficult being that I have not had an ass kicking workout since before our wedding in November 2009. A few months makes a huge difference, let me tell you! Jillian was a drill sargent and the video does not allow for any breaks or rest whatsoever. I felt achey later that same day, but it could have just been the cold I was fighting off. I was determined to keep it up.
Day 1 complete!
The plan is to work out everyday for 30 days. A short term commitment, without over doing my promise to myself. None of the "I'll do it everyday for a year, three years, or forever" type of self promises which are doomed from the moment it is uttered.
I proceeded to turn my tiny 8x9 spare room into a workout room, incuding only the basics: a tv, dvd player, yoga mat and various other small pieces of workout equipment. I was ready to begin.
Day 1: I decided on the Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred, due to a couple of factors. One being that a friend was already doing it and had inspired me, and secondly because 30 days is achieveable. Baby steps.
Workout 1 was moderately difficult being that I have not had an ass kicking workout since before our wedding in November 2009. A few months makes a huge difference, let me tell you! Jillian was a drill sargent and the video does not allow for any breaks or rest whatsoever. I felt achey later that same day, but it could have just been the cold I was fighting off. I was determined to keep it up.
Day 1 complete!
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