I decided to revisit day 2 of the original 30-day challenge on this fine Monday, because it’s Monday . . . the start of the work week for most people. Therefore, I found it fitting to begin my reintroduction to a renewed workout regimen today. Here’s how my exercise routine will differ from what I initially established.
- I’ve determined that I’ll only do a 3-day a week workout regimen, but that the exercising will consist of a walking workout (instead of a video workout routine).
- Since I’m restricting my workout to 3 days a week, I will work out for 45 minutes to an hour (instead of 30 minutes).
- Since it’s currently summertime, I’ll conduct my walk in one of three places: outside in my residential neighborhood, at the neighborhood park, or at the mall (when the weather restricts outdoor activity). I’ll resume the “Fitness Blender” workouts in the Fall/Winter seasons.
My original challenge details were as follows:
Task: Add a 30-minute exercise workout routine to my daily regimen for 3 – 5 weekday mornings out of the week.
Reason for Task: The older I get, the harder it is to keep my weight consistently in check and the more effort I need to put forth in order to see the results I want. After all, I’m well past my early 20s, where I could eat poorly, get away with little exercise, and still maintain a weight appropriate for my body makeup. Nowadays, I can easily fluctuate between my ideal poundage and between 10 – 15 pounds over that mark. I know when my body is somewhat out of sorts and when I’m not feeling quite right in my own skin. And, let me tell you… the mirror don’t lie (unless it’s one of those that purposely distorts your physical image). Anyway, I’m at a point where I need to get going on rectifying the matter. In order to feel at my optimal best, I want to see those pesky 10 – 15 pounds gone with a quickness and exiled somewhere very far, far away (never to return).
Duration of Task: It starts today, but my intention is to carry out an exercise plan on a continual basis for life. I’m going to commit to performing the workout routine at least 3 days out of the week, not to exceed a 5-weekday workout schedule (Mon. – Fri.).
What I Know that I Know: It’s not just enough to regulate my diet by eating the right things in the right amounts at the right times of the day, but I’m going to have to exert some energy while regulating my dietary intake. Hence, the need to get a consistent workout routine going. Historically, exercising during the spring and summer seasons mainly consisted of me completing a 45 minute walk around the neighborhood (multiple days out of the week), working the cardiovascular system while soaking up some much needed vitamin D. Walking just seems like such a natural way to get your heart pumping, but I don’t mind doing the occasional aerobic workout as well. As a matter of fact, indoor aerobic exercising is my go-to in the fall and winter months, when the temps are too brisk to tolerate for a morning stroll. And since I’d prefer to work out in the privacy of my own home than at the gym, I’ve decided to invest some time and energy into familiarizing myself with the “Fitness Blender” routines. My daughter, Toodlez, recommended “Fitness Blender”, a husband and wife fitness guru duo on YouTube who provide fitness programs at beginners through advanced levels.
Outcome: My first workout this morning was very productive; although, I’m going to feel every minute of it tomorrow morning. I did my workout to the video, entitled “Low Impact Beginner Cardio Workout – Cardio Workout for Beginners – Recovery Cardio”. I completed it in its entirety. Yay for me! I tend to feel more energetic and action-driven when I start my day out with an early morning workout. Initially, I plan on using the exercise routines from the “Fitness Blender” couple since they have quite a few workouts that cater to the “beginner” and “low-impact” club. That’s totally where my membership lies. As I feel more comfortable with the introductory stuff, then I’m sure my fitness journey will lead me to more challenging routines, but first things first.
Quote of the Day: This one’s from me and it seems like I’ve heard something like it before, so I can’t claim it as a Jana’s Quotable but I do think I’m adding a little Jana flare to it. Since today’s workout wasn’t a total fitness beat down and not as brutal as I thought it would be, here’s a quote in recognition of this sentiment: Prepare for the worst, hope for the best, and maybe you’ll come up somewhere in between. (That’s what I call a realistic expectation at this start of my fitness journey. My expectation will probably sound a little more optimistic later down the line:)).
Well, I’m signing off. This is going to be a short work week for me since I just started the challenge yesterday and I won’t be doing any tasks on Saturdays. So, have a blessed day tomorrow and I’ll see you for Day 3 of the challenge on Sunday.
I laid this challenge/goal down for awhile, but I’m picking it back up again. No excuses this time. You won’t hear me blame my book writing duties for dropping this one off again in Procrastination Station. Right now, I’m feeling good about my mental energy. It’s time to be a big girl and get that physical energy fully functioning as well.
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