Helloooooo weekend! Is it just me or do “short” weeks sometimes seem longer than regular weeks? Either way, it is once again Fitness Friday. 

As I look back at my progress over the week, I’m a little disappointed in myself. I’ve been really out of sorts lately and it’s translated to lack of energy and enthusiasm for my fitness program. I hope that I can shake off the sleepiness and rev myself up for a better week this round.

So, did I meet my goals?

Goal #1: Despite the holiday weekend, I will keep up with my goal of exercising three or more times in the next week so getting fit becomes part of my regular routine.

Achieved. Just barely. I did make it to the gym Tuesday, Wednesday, and yesterday for 40 – 45 minute workouts, but boy are good habits hard to maintain.

Goal #2: I will work on those push ups and attempt to perfect my form to the Captain’s satisfaction.

Still in progress. The push ups are slow going. Getting my nose to the floor is something I’m apparently not strong enough to do. The Captain is focused on getting me to execute one perfect push up. I’m beginning to think I’m better off doing as many as I can going as low as I can now and I should try to get my nose to the floor as I get stronger. Isn’t it better to do ten almost there push ups instead of just one that meets the standard?

Goal #3: I will work on my abs for at least five minutes every day.

Achieved. Sort of. I did work on my abs every day, but I know I could have done way more than I did. It was a crampy kind of week so I didn’t push myself very hard. On a positive note, I have been much better about remembering to exercise my obliques. Love handles? What love handles?

Overall I wouldn’t give myself a grand huzzah, but I’m pleased that I’m trying to stick to my plan and haven’t blown off exercise altogether yet.

Which means it’s time for some new baby steps to a kick ass body:

1. I will expand upon my three workouts a week pattern. Whether I add a little strength training at lunchtime or tack on a whole extra workout, I don’t want to have too many inactive days in a row.

2. I will keep up with those damn push ups. When I finally reach this goal, I so deserve a prize.

3. I will fit in a yoga day. Lord knows I need to center myself. Due to appointments and the holiday, I haven’t done yoga in almost three weeks. This could potentially become my “extra” workout for the week.

As always, anyone can pick up Fitness Fridays with me. If you plan to participate this week, here’s what to do:

First, choose three goals for yourself that are reasonably challenging, yet attainable. Goals can be anything from “taking the stairs instead of the elevator” to “completing this weekend’s marathon.” Whatever is right for you. Fitness goals can also include eating smarter or getting an adequate amount of sleep. Basically anything that makes you a healthier you.

Once you’ve thought of your goals, post them on your blog so you are accountable to work on them over the next week. If you don’t have a blog, write them down on paper and post them on your wall, fridge, etc.

Finally, let other participants know about your goals so we can offer encouragement and congrats as you make progress. Last week Jewelz and Iasa got on the bandwagon. I can’t wait to see how they’re doing!

Now it’s about time I do something particularly important to my health and well being – RELAX.

Until next week . . .

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”  ~ Lao-tzu