The 20 Something Society

Since I’ve joined the local gym I’ve tried something new.  Running on the treadmill.  I’ve done a lot on the elliptical – but thought I’d add in some treadmill.  I’ve always seen joggers and runners going by in the mornings as I’m driving in my car and held them in high regard.  I’ve always thought of the strength and endurance these folks must have.  I didn’t think I’d like the treadmill but my personal trainer suggested I run it everyday I come in to the gym.  I was kind of intimidated by it.  I mean, if I stop running the thing keeps going ay?  Surprisingly I really like it.  Today I showed up at the gym at my usual time for my training session and she suggested we take it outside and run around the shopping center.  I was excited to try and run for the first time outside – NOT on the treadmill with an iPod and a tv in front of me.  I did it – without stopping for any breaks or even dying.  (haha)  I need some new tennies.  Any suggestions?

Well folks, most of you know that I’ve lost a lot of weight over the years.  But I’ve been stuck for the past few months.  I really want to get that last twenty pounds off and tone my muscles and it just wasn’t happening on my own.  So, a couple of weeks ago I joined the local gym and have started taking advantage of their personal trainer who has been kicking my butt.  I’m sure that with her help and motivation, and with the added extra exercise I’ll be sure to lose that last bit I think.  The downside is with the gym fees and personal trainer fees I won’t be able to take tap lessons every week anymore – I’ll have to cut back.  But I really think this is something I need and outweighs something I want.

Over the past month or so I’ve been looking for something a little extra to throw into my exercise routine.  I’ve hit this wall.  My body has gotten used to my usual routine and its like it thinks that it is part of my every day movement.  Even thought I’m sweating and working hard my body is like eh whatevs.  So I decided I needed to mix something up with it.  But nothing that was going to add another of hour of exercise.  I don’t have the time to exercise two hours a day.  So I went on Netflix and found 10 Minute Solutions.

They have about a million different ones and each one has five ten minute sets that you can mix and match, do one at a time or several in a row.

This one kicked my friggin butt.  My quads were sore for three days.  If you have Netflix streaming there are several on watch it now.