A journal about my slow jog...OK, walk... back to the gym...


Friday, February 9, 2007

Pat on the Back for Me!

Today was a scheduled gym day, and I did it! Just got back, ate a wrap and I'm feelin' G-O-O-D!

When I got home this morning, I put on my gym clothes so I'd be ready to G-O when it was time. I also found my iPod, uploaded 'Let's Get Physical' and plugged it in for charging- all before coffee. I wasn't going to let anything stand between the gym and I today!

Finally, work came to a stopping point, and I headed over. I was greeted by my favorite guy, Jason Priestly, and headed back the locker area to hang up my coat. All was fine until I managed to shock myself and my ears (I had my iPod headphones in) while touching the metal hook. I recovered and headed out onto the gym floor.

I purposefully ignored the treadmill and made a beeline for those elliptical machines where you move your arms too. I opened my Improper and got to work. The timer got messed up, so I'm not sure how long I was on there, but I'd say 35-45 mins. I burned 200 calories. Since my arms were moving that entire time, I skipped arm weights and just did legs.

'Let's Get Physical' was great, but all my best 'pump me up' music came on just as I was cooling down. I'll be moving those songs up in the playlist shortly, but having a workout playlist definitely made time go faster. Having the Improper to read was also a treat! For anyone who knows me, I eagerly await the new editions of the Improper to find out what's going on. (Ladies, beware, I already have some plans brewing for us) It was really nice to combine something I enjoy so much with something I really dislike a lot. The Improper will definitely be accompanying me to gym in the future!

All in all- a great day!

2 down, 1 day to go this week!

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