Now that Project JGF has gotten off the ground, everyone should expect regular status reports.
First, I decided on a fitness regimen. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I will leave work on-time, run home and take Ethel out for a walk, and then hop into my car and head back to the gym for 15 minutes of cardio and 45 minutes of weights. This weight training is important because I would like to build up (more) strength for rugby.
On Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, I will do 30 minutes of cardio with the help of “Maya”, a virtual-trainer in an Xbox exergame called “Yourself Fitness”. (Janice and Terry are both familiar with Maya, and I believe Janice used the phrase “I hate Maya”.) While it might not be the absolute best way to get my cardio, it has the benefit of being regimented, at-home, and potentially enticing Boyfriend to come on board the fitness train.
15 minutes on Friday, 30 minutes on Saturday, and 15 minutes this morning! I have to say that the 15 minute workout this morning seemed to make my morning more upbeat. I verily skipped to the bus stop on my way to work! Also, this morning, Maya decided that I needed to do a “Core Strength” routine, which involves sit-ups and what not. Ethel decided that it would be a great time to get involved and licked my face through most of the first 5 minutes!
Should Ethel come on board the fitness train, too? Peeps only, please.
Another thing I found out this weekend is that late-night snacks are a challenge. I got home late on Saturday night, pretty tired after being out all day, and was a little peckish. I decided to make myself a PBJ&C sandwich…which actually ended up being a triple-decker with loads of PB, slatherings of J, and a couple of slices of C. Did I know it was probably not the best idea? Yeah…I actually remember thinking that to myself. Did it stop me? Unfortunately not.
So, I will have to come up with easy and healthier alternatives for my late-night snacking cravings.
***PBJ&C = PB&J + Cheese
