Back to the gym

After 2 weeks of resting my knee, today was my first day back at the gym. I forgot how hard it is to get a good night's sleep when you are getting up at 5:30. Going to take a few days to get used to that (and the fact that it is dark when I walk Lupe). Worked out with my trainer and it went really well. He took it easy on me and is going to work on strengthening the muscles that support my knee. I feel so much better though...not going to the gym really affected me. And I even get to try to run tomorrow...just a slow mile, but its a start!!!

Happy Birthday!

Today my Mom would be 66! Happy Birthday Mom!!! Miss you every day, miss you even more today!

Yesterday I went to Philadelphia with my boss for a presentation and training session with one of our clients. It was a LONG day but it went REALLY well! It was nice to meet the people I have only emailed or spoken with on the phone in person and it was great to be able to interact with my boss outside of the office.

Since I was out of town, I missed my run yesterday and I definitely paid for it today. Chris (my trainer) made me try his 1,000 lbs challenge. The challenge is to carry a total of 1,000 pounds up and down 2 flights of stairs in 20 minutes. My goal was to go for the full 20 minutes and move 500 lbs. I achieved that goal and then some. I moved a total of 700 lbs. in 19:46. I think he should either modify it to be 5% of your body weight or give women an extra 2 1/2 to 5 minutes. I can't move 2 45 lb plates up and downstairs, but I can move 2 25 or 2 10 lb plates. I didn't even try the 35 lb plates...I stuck with what I knew I could do. Oh and this was after a 30 minute strength workout with him. I'm thrilled with what I did!

If I wasn't tired after my trip yesterday, I sure am now!

I must be nuts...

...or losing my mind...

So, I went to go to they gym after work yesterday and realized in the locker room, I forgot my towel and my spin shorts. GRRRR! So I left all in a huff because I REALLY wanted and needed to work out. There was no way I was going to be able to get home, get my stuff and get back to the gym in under 5 minutes. So what did I do?

I signed up for a 6 am spin class this morning. And yes, I did make it. I got up, walked Lupe, got ready and was at the gym waiting for class to start at 5:50 am. Class was with a different instructor and he was great! Got home by 7, showered, got ready for work and was at my desk by 8:15. Not too bad. I'm planning on doing it again on Thursday...

I truly must be losing it!!!

Resolutions

Thought I would officially write down my resolutions for 2009. I want to be able to look back at 2009 and be proud of what I have accomplished in the year...

1. Take better care of myself (physically and emotionally).
2. Be a better daughter, sister, cousin, friend and "mom" to those I care about the most.
3. Pay off more debt.
4. Be more patient and less jumpy towards people.
5. Achieve professional success and goals.
6. Do more things I like.

Yeah, I know, these are pretty big things but they are things that will help me grow more. I have already started some of them...I know, the year is only 6 days old. This past weekend my brother came in and we worked on #3. I have a six month plan on how to get things under control. We also worked on #1 and I joined a gym last night. Even did a pilates class.

So, there they are...in 12 months I guess I'll see how well I did. Wish me luck!!!