Day 3

Well, I got the work out in before the day ended :)  It would have been so easy to just say no, I am absolutely too tired or even the thought of "what about a pass?" had entered my mind.  But again, those are just excuses.  I got the work out in and look, I am still alive. 

Today started with me waking up about an hour before my alarm...I even thought about getting my work out done then...but then I quickly decided to get another hour of sleep.  The work day flew by, and then I attended my second cousin's high school graduation.  It was nice to see family I don't often get a chance to see.  One of the speakers spoke about life and how we need to be patient with it.  Take baby steps, set small goals, and work towards a bigger goal.  I think this challenge is exactly that.  Baby steps towards my weight loss goal.  Loosing 50 more pounds just simply seems too overwhelming sometimes and its so easy to get discouraged.  I apparently discourage very easily :)  I hope to change that and I think my way of thinking will change too, but I need to be patient with myself and take those small steps and each day at a time.  Sooner than later I will reach my goals, whatever they may be. 

As for my workout tonight...I did the elliptical for about 40 minutes (got bored), then grabbed some 5 pound weights and did some "stair stepping".  Stair stepping entails me holding onto the 5 pound weights, one in each hand.  I then take one step at a time and hold my step for one second on each stair.  There are a total of 15 stairs (yes, I counted) and I went up and down them 6 times.  I then did just some bicep and tricep exercises with the 5 pound weights. I noticed that my "bad" knee didn't really like this exercise, it did start to crack and hurt more than normal.  Guess, that will not be a regular workout until I can build some strength back in that knee. 

Again, I survived without a coffee again...actually I did not have any caffeine today and yay! didn't get a headache.  Things are looking up, I really love when my head isn't pounding...life is so much more peaceful that way :)

Its sad, but I have noticed that I am already getting bored with working out.  Does anyone have any good "solo" work out ideas?  I REALLY would like to do some hiking (scenery and exercise), but I don't feel like it is the safest thing to do by myself.  So, any suggestions would be great. 

A little update on the school thing...I have my intake interview scheduled for next Monday.  This is the last step before being officially accepted to the University.  At this time I will also select my start date.  Looks like it's finally going to happen.  Yay!

Well, I must call it a night.  Another busy day tomorrow, and why can't it stay light outside until at least 11PM? :)