Back on the Chuck Wagon

12 January, 2005 Comments Off Life

Well, I am pleased to say that I have started my fitness program for 2005. I signed up for the local gym (Fitness Factory), tried my first spinning class (almost died), and had my first training session today. As embarrassed as I am to admit, it has been 11 and 1/2 years since I have been in a regular gym program. Even more embarrassing is that Dad is a fitness trainer, and has been trying to get me to join a gym for nearly as long.

Need more details about my overall fitness plan? You got ‘em! I resolve to:

  1. Improve my eating habits:

  • Join Weight Watchers and stick to it! Note: as of January 1, signed up.
  • Eat more fruits and veggies!
  • Take my vitamins!
  • Reduce/elimate soda (January-March), and then reduce/eliminate caffeine intake (by end of May).
  • No McDonald’s or similar “garbage” food. If need be, watch Super Size Me repeatedly until urge passes.
  • Speaking of Super Size Me, Morgan Spurlock (the director) and his fiancee, Healthy Chef Alex, have inspired me to try my own culinary experiment. In February, I will go Vegan for one month. Sure, it’s the shortest month of the year, but it still counts.


  • Get into action heroine physique by June 15th:

    • Join a gym. Note: as of January 10, officially signed up.
    • Go to gym every day. Cardio daily, weight/strength training every other day.
    • Work butt off. Sweat. Repeat.


  • Acquire new skills and develop old ones.

    • NEW

    • Swimming. Note: will join YWCA for a class starting in February.
    • Snowshoeing. Note: will attend a clinic at REI this month.
    • Kayaking. In the spring, I am certain the folks at REI will help.
    • Climbing. Did someone say REI?


    OLD

    • Yoga. Perhaps the Yoga Center of Newburyport? Perhaps I will wait for prenatal yoga…
    • Horseback riding. I will give this one more thought. Perhaps I will just ride a couple of times now, and start lessons next year, after Wee Watkins is born.
    • Bellydance. I have DVDs and there are local classes a-plenty. Now, the question is, do I have the time?
    • Biking. Maybe those spinning classes will allow me to be able to ride this year, without panting and nearly passing out.
    • Hiking. Working out, I should finally be able to keep up with Jeff…
    • Walking. Note: I am currently using a pedometer, and am working towards a goal of 10,000 steps (approx. 5 miles) a day, in addition to my regular workout!


  • Improve my skin quality:

    • Lots of water! Note: Still getting used to this “8 glasses a day” thing.
    • Use only natural makeup, like Aveda. Note: for those of you who might otherwise make a comment, I will be getting a “professional” makeup lesson later this month.
    • Weekly exfoliation/rehydration, and perhaps (bi)monthly deep cleansing at a place like Interlocks, a local spa.Note: My birthday gift this year from Jeff was a gift certificate to this spa. I think I will reward myself for working out later this month, or the beginning of next!


  • Improve my teeth:

    • Use my sonic toothbrush more often, instead of my regular one.
    • Remember to floss!
    • Have my teeth professionally whitened, or continue to use gentle products, such as this from my favorite folks at Toms of Maine.
    • At long last- BRACES!


  • And finally, to learn how to dress in a feminine manner, yet still remain tough and funky. I need help on this one. Any suggestions? Please email me!

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