BLOCKS 3-5: BACK ON TRACK

This update is long overdue. But, I'm not going to stress about it-- that's a lesson that Ben has tried to get through to me these past few weeks, and I think it's finally sinking in: all the good things I'm doing for my health will not help me if DOING these things stresses me out in the first place. That being said, I still want to stay focused and make steady progress towards my goals while giving myself a break, both mentally and physically, if things don't always go as planned.

So, let's see how I've been doing these past few weeks!

BLOCK 3: JANUARY 21ST-JANUARY 31ST

1.21.10 30 min. elliptical
1.22.10 20 min. cardio kickboxing; 12 min. of yoga
1.23.10 Multnomah Falls hike w/ Ben (appx. 1 hour)
1.24.10 *REST*
1.25.10 *REST*
1.26.10 35 min. aerobics ("no more trouble zones"--ouch!; 10 min. of yoga
1.27.10 30 min. yoga
1.28.10 35 min. aerobics (it's getting easier!)
1.29.10 *REST*
1.30.10 20 min. "dance" workout (lame! and too easy); 25 min. aerobics
1.31.10 *honestly, I forgot to record this day! We'll say it was *REST*

BLOCK 4: FEBRUARY 1ST-FEBRUARY 10TH

2.1.10 *REST*
2.2.10 1.5 hr. walk w/ Ben
2.3.10 *REST*
2.4.10 30 min. aerobics; 10 min. yoga
2.5.10 30 min. aerobics
2.6.10 30 min. aerobics
2.7.10 *REST*
2.8.10 2 hr. Angel's Rest hike w/ Ben
2.9.10 30 min. aerobics
2.10.10 *REST*

BLOCK 5: FEBRUARY 11TH-FEBRUARY 20TH

2.11.10 hmm... another day I forgot to record. *REST*
2.12.10 *REST*
2.13.10 30 min. aerobics
2.14.10 *REST*
2.15.10 35 min. aerobics
2.16.10 *REST*
2.17.10 30 min. aerobics
2.18.10 5.2 mile hike w/ Ben (Wahkeena Falls to Multnomah Falls)
2.19.10 *REST*
2.20.10 30 min. aerobics

So, it looks like my averages have been slipping a bit. BUT, I still want to focus on the positive-- I'm in this to obtain lasting results. I'm only a few pounds away from my goal weight, but more importantly I'm feeling stronger than ever. It is getting harder to fit in exercise as I'm working more (which is great!), so this is what I want to focus on for the next block.

My focus for the next few weeks: fit in exercise as much as I can, but don't stress! Focus on improving my strength and health, and work on doing new and different types of exercises to keep myself interested.