new workout

Katie P--Have you thought about alternating your workout instead of doing both in one day? I switch every day between running and Pilates and have found that to be great.

Emily--I have been dreaming about smoothies the last couple weeks, thanks to you! I so want a blender. Do you have any recommendations for one that isn't too expensive? We are on a very tight budget and I would say that $30 is the max we could afford.

I didn't exercise yesterday because we were gone all day, however, Saturday and today I had a great 45 minutes workout. I did the ab and thigh workouts from my Pilates video and the upper body sculpt and yoga stretch from the new video Jesse got me. I really love finishing up the workout with the yoga stretch and it has been fun working out with weights.

New workout

Today I tried out a new workout video that Jesse and Edmund gave to me the other day. I quit two of the workouts this morning. Too fast and dance-like for me to do before warming up. Got depressed because I was looking forward to it and swore off exercising for the day. Then changed my mind and went to Target to buy weights for two other segments I had yet to try. I loved the Upper Body and Lower Body Sculp workouts, but think I might need heavier weights. The 3 lb. weights were much too easy. So I might be heading back to Target tomorrow. I have yet to try the Yoga portion. My workout was cut short because I waited till 5:30 and then Jesse called asking for a ride home from school.

So, long story short: 24 minutes (12 minute per segment).

For whatever reason, today has been a panicky day for me and I had to focus really hard to keep it from turning into a full-blown panic attack. I have been so tired this last week and don't know why. The only time I've felt like I had 'control' was when exercising. I'm sure it's hormone related. I hate hormones. I am at least thankful for getting the relief I do when exercising, even if it is brief on some days.