Routine=Good

So, today I woke up feeling a little sore...especially in my upper abs. It felt like someone kicked me in the ribcage while I was sleeping! I just felt a little off, too. So instead of making up an excuse to not go to the gym, I packed my bag and went. I knew that even if I wasn't feeling well now, going and exercising even for a little bit would make me feel better.

I hopped on the treadmill yet again. I love it more than any other workout machine.

• Started off by walking for 7 min @ 3.5 mph.


• Then alternated jogging at 4.1mph and walking at 3.5 mph for 28 minutes


• Finally, I walked for another 15 min @ 3.5 mph to end the workout

Total workout time ~ 50 minutes (5 minutes longer than yesterday)

Total distance ~ 3 miles (1/4 mile longer than yesterday)

The first 10 minutes of the workout was hell, only because I wasn't feeling very well or motivated for that matter. But once I got into it, I picked up the pace. I burned more calories this workout than either of my two previous runs. I have to say that music definitely provides HUGE motivation for me while working out!! I don't know how I'd do it without my ipod and awesome workout playlist. I'm always looking for motivating upbeat songs to get me all hyped up! I think I'm finally in the right mindset to shed these pounds!

So, after only 2 days of working out, I weighed in this morning.

Total Pounds Lost ~ 2.2 ( 8.1 pounds left to lose for my 5% goal)