Its has not been easy trying to finish 12 miles a week. It has not been easy trying to keep my diet good and my weight down. I have been able to see the results and that makes it better.
I keep going back to the fact that all of this is necessary. It helps the dogs to be calmer, which makes my man happier and it helps me keep in shape. Since I am not working it has been easy for me to want to sit at home and play with YouTube rather than get up and exercise.
If I kept that up it would really undo all the hard work I put in last year, and that would not help anyone. Since I have been out, I take that time, almost 2 hours to think about what I will do next. I need to get a job, that is clear and in the mean time I have been cooking up some nice dishes for the family.
I have many miles on my legs, not just from the recent walks but from years ago, when I was still in high school and my friends would see me running after school. I have walked all over Europe and even in Mexico. I would love to do more travel. It is safe to say I have miles more to go. Its a long road and with my dogs at my side, it makes the road less lonely.
Its not as if I have help in getting out there. I have to do that for myself. It takes time and planning, and there are other things I have to do in my day. I think about it and then I talk about it, then I get out there and do it. Its not easy, and I have the blisters to prove it. In the end when its done, then I see it was all worth it. I say this so no one thinks, 'sure she can do it, but I can't'. We all can, we just have to put out the effort.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Walking
This week I have not made it to my 12 mile goal, but the week is not over yet.
There have been other things going on and a huge garage project underway.
The great thing about walking my dogs is that they get so happy. They run for the door and while the younger ones haven't learned yet to be still while I put on their leash, they are happy to get going. Dogs are the best motivation for walking, since they want so badly to sniff and see were all the other dogs live and are so nice and relaxed when they are finished.
I have been able to get a lot more done around the house without them barking and making a fuss in the back yard. Sure I wish I had the time to walk them everyday, but it takes too much time. I take them for an hour walk, and since I have two sets its about two hours each time I take them.
The other great thing is that I get out of the house, not just watch TV but walk around. I get to know my neighborhood better and I feel better afterwards. Last week I was really tired and I got some blisters on my feet. This week I have done some of the walks and feel better, my stamina is building. I really don't have anything bad to say about this whole idea of getting out there and walking your dogs. That's why dogs rule, cats just look at you like you need to do something for them. Dogs do something for you, like run to the leashes and then look at you, as if to say, "Its time for a walk again? right?" Its all the motivation I need.
There have been other things going on and a huge garage project underway.
The great thing about walking my dogs is that they get so happy. They run for the door and while the younger ones haven't learned yet to be still while I put on their leash, they are happy to get going. Dogs are the best motivation for walking, since they want so badly to sniff and see were all the other dogs live and are so nice and relaxed when they are finished.
I have been able to get a lot more done around the house without them barking and making a fuss in the back yard. Sure I wish I had the time to walk them everyday, but it takes too much time. I take them for an hour walk, and since I have two sets its about two hours each time I take them.
The other great thing is that I get out of the house, not just watch TV but walk around. I get to know my neighborhood better and I feel better afterwards. Last week I was really tired and I got some blisters on my feet. This week I have done some of the walks and feel better, my stamina is building. I really don't have anything bad to say about this whole idea of getting out there and walking your dogs. That's why dogs rule, cats just look at you like you need to do something for them. Dogs do something for you, like run to the leashes and then look at you, as if to say, "Its time for a walk again? right?" Its all the motivation I need.
Friday, March 12, 2010
12 miles
In the last week I have made a concerted effort to walk my dogs more. It helps to stop them getting bored and digging or other things.
I have been taking out the pups with the parents, so the older ones can teach the younger ones the ropes. It has been working out pretty good. Maddy the redhead likes too look around and the traffic is all new to her. So is the idea that cars can hurt. She made a dash for the road that scared me to bits. She is fine and I got her back on her leash with the help of my neighbors.
Crackers is like my little 'hippy' girl and wants to run in the grass and see what this and that is. She takes a while to stop and smell the roses. Much to the dismay of her father that is all about the business of marking the trees and posts with his scent.
In all it has been great and since the route we take is 2 miles long and I have to take out two at a time, the result is a 4 mile walk every day. So far I have completed 12 miles this week. I had to take off today since I have a blister on my foot. All the dogs are happy and contented right now, the house is quite. It was worth every bit of effort.
I have been taking out the pups with the parents, so the older ones can teach the younger ones the ropes. It has been working out pretty good. Maddy the redhead likes too look around and the traffic is all new to her. So is the idea that cars can hurt. She made a dash for the road that scared me to bits. She is fine and I got her back on her leash with the help of my neighbors.
Crackers is like my little 'hippy' girl and wants to run in the grass and see what this and that is. She takes a while to stop and smell the roses. Much to the dismay of her father that is all about the business of marking the trees and posts with his scent.
In all it has been great and since the route we take is 2 miles long and I have to take out two at a time, the result is a 4 mile walk every day. So far I have completed 12 miles this week. I had to take off today since I have a blister on my foot. All the dogs are happy and contented right now, the house is quite. It was worth every bit of effort.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Chips Please
Since I have been off my game I have also been eating baldy again. Comfort foods and not caring about my diet as much. As a result I have gained back some weight.
Not great news, but I know I can lose it again. How? Go back to the diet I was keeping and just dance. In the last few weeks I have been on YouTube and found a lot of old songs I used to dance to. What can I do but crank it up and get dancing? It will make me look and feel better.
Just going back to class made me feel great. I can also get the dogs out and take them for a walk, that costs nothing. Do we need fancy gyms? It is nice to have a teacher correct you so you can make sure you are doing things right. Then you can keep it in mind when you are home.
Without a job and any kind of schedule in my life it has been hard to keep with my routine's. I will have to make up a new one. One that includes my dancing and makes me feel better about myself. Otherwise how will I have the confidence to get out there and get a job again? How will I take care of my family and my dogs, maybe even help a friend if I am too down to get out of bed, or the house?
OK so I ate some chips and some junk food, it's not the end of the world. I didn't gain that much and I can lose it again. Not all is lost and I will keep going back to my classes and sign up to do another performance. That will help keep me in shape.
Not great news, but I know I can lose it again. How? Go back to the diet I was keeping and just dance. In the last few weeks I have been on YouTube and found a lot of old songs I used to dance to. What can I do but crank it up and get dancing? It will make me look and feel better.
Just going back to class made me feel great. I can also get the dogs out and take them for a walk, that costs nothing. Do we need fancy gyms? It is nice to have a teacher correct you so you can make sure you are doing things right. Then you can keep it in mind when you are home.
Without a job and any kind of schedule in my life it has been hard to keep with my routine's. I will have to make up a new one. One that includes my dancing and makes me feel better about myself. Otherwise how will I have the confidence to get out there and get a job again? How will I take care of my family and my dogs, maybe even help a friend if I am too down to get out of bed, or the house?
OK so I ate some chips and some junk food, it's not the end of the world. I didn't gain that much and I can lose it again. Not all is lost and I will keep going back to my classes and sign up to do another performance. That will help keep me in shape.
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