Happy Friday everyone! Can you believe it’s June already? Hopefully you’re enjoying the warmer weather. I know a nice sunny day gets me in the mood to get moving. If only it would stop raining here in New England where April showers have brought May . . . showers. And June showers. But boy, the lawn is healthy.

Despite a number of dreary days, it was a pretty good week for me. So on this Fitness Friday #4, let’s take a look at how things have been going:

Goal #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.

Achieved! I exercised for 30-90 minutes on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and yesterday. On the weekend I fit in some long walks. During my lunch hour I squeezed in a few sets of lunges, squats, ballroom dancing, or whatever if I wasn’t sure I’d make it to the gym. I even dusted off my Wii Fit. (It’s still not nice to me.)

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

A never-ending work in progress. I have resisted the urge to go back to doing push ups on my knees, but I don’t seem to be getting much stronger or better at doing them on my toes yet. I think I’ll give myself a month and then revist this goal to see if by then I’ve made progress.

Goal #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.

Achieved. Actually, I fit in two yoga days. I did 35 minutes of yoga on Saturday as well as my usual 90 minute power yoga class on Monday. Yoga is fast becoming my favorite workout of the week.

Overall, I’m pretty proud of myself. If I can keep this up, I may actually have a nice beach body for our Fourth of July trip to the Cape. But before I bask in the glory of my achievements too much, it’s time to set this week’s baby steps to a kick ass body:

1. I will change up my workout routine. Although I’ve recently added in the yoga, I’ve been doing the same stuff at the gym for over a year now. It’s time I put together a new routine to challenge my body.

2. I will attempt to better control portion sizes at meals. Thanks to my mom, whatever you put on my plate I feel obligated to finish and the Captain puts a lot of food on our plates. All that exercising isn’t going to do a damn bit of good if I’m always devouring dinner like it’s my last meal. If I’m really that hungry, then I can go back for seconds.

3. I will attempt to jog a mile. For reals. I do more distance than that any time I’m on the elliptical, so I’m hoping I can run around a track without fainting.

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. 

Current Fitness Fridays participants include:
          Jewelz
          Iasa

Oh, and the Captain. Sort of. Since I started Fitness Fridays I notice he gets up earlier in the morning and goes for a jog. Well, if it’s not raining. Or a weekend. So really he exercises about 2 – 3 times a week, but that’s still pretty good.

All this talk about exercise has worn me out. I think it’s time to snuggle on the couch with the cats. And watch it rain. Again.

Until next week . . .

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