Today was a beautiful, cool, sunny fall day and I spent most of it outside working in the yard. The front and back both needed mowing, and the rosebushes were threatening to consume the front yard. I spent several hours cutting them back (along with several other bushes and trees) and then cleaning up. Five thirty gallon yard bags later, it all looks less jungle-y, and my poor long-suffering husband will be happy when he gets home. He's an engineer and likes things to be neat and streamlined, neither of which are my strong suits.
Les Saucisses and I went on a brisk little walk, shorter than usual, but I was tired at the end of it, thanks to all the yardwork. Oh, and I also put up our Halloween decorations. So it was a movement-filled day, even if it wasn't a lot of fat-burning cardio.
Tomorrow is my very, very long teaching day, and it has occurred to me that during my break I could probably hit the gym and do a half hour on the elliptical, and still have time to shower and re-glamorize myself before my last two lessons of the day. Monday has been a no-workout day this semester due to the hectic schedule, but it would be great if I could work a little workout in. Somebody commented in yesterday's post that if she takes even one day off, it's hard to get started again. I'm the same way. I'd rather do something very light --- a walk or a short cardio session --- than nothing at all.
As for eating, I ate 100% vegan today (hurrah) and more or less on plan. I made some substitutions due to time/busy-ness issues but it's not like I traded ice cream for salad. I just ate leftover tofu and veggies instead of cooking a new meal.
My lunch and snack are made for tomorrow. I am good to go!
I am so encouraged to see how many people are doing Boot Camp and how hard everyone is working at it. Keep sharing your work and your triumphs! And if you have an issue you're having a hard time with, share that too. The great thing about community is that we can encourage and advise each other.
Good start, Jennifer! Those are very doable goals. Those post-rehearsal pigouts really pack on the pounds ... don't I know it. I'm cheering for you!
Posted by: Cindy | October 20, 2009 at 04:33 PM
Today is my Official Day One, and I started writing Thursday with Blogger (click my name for a link). I didn't want to subject your comments to my 500-word posts.
During the period of rehearsals I am trying to only eat out twice a week, stay away from soda, and walk for exercise every chance that I reasonably can (the crack of dawn is not reasonable). These are three major habits that I know I can improve upon.
I only met one of three goals today, but it's a start at a conscious effort. I'm pretty sure that tomorrow I can handle two of them.
Posted by: Jennifer | October 20, 2009 at 12:11 AM
Hi Kim,
Yes, I use almond milk at home, but it's never available when you buy coffee out!
:)
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy | October 19, 2009 at 08:52 PM
Hey, Cindy, have you tried ALMOND MILK in your coffee? I love it! You may as well. I use the unsweetened vanilla, but also the unsweetened unflavored. Yummy!
Posted by: Kim | October 19, 2009 at 01:04 PM