Since January 3rd, I have been working out every week day without exception. I take Saturdays and Sundays off. As I mentioned in a previous post, I keep a calendar and mark what I do each day, even it it is an off day. I have to say, this is the longest I have ever kept up an exercise commitment and it's working for me.
I also try to kick up the intensity of my workouts ever few weeks (thanks to the challenges that are issued by my workout partner-slash-18-year-old football player son). I also give credit to Caren for inspiring me to do that as well. So it stands to reason that today, knowing that I will have a consultation call with Caren tonight, I increased the level on my exercise bike to Level 4. It may not sound like much, but on my interval training bike, Level 4 kinda kicks glute.
I have noticed that after taking a couple of days off on the weekends, I have an extra dose of energy on Monday mornings. Today was no exception, which felt really good since I was a little concerned about Level 4. When I start my weeks off feeling this great, it just confirms to me that exercising is not just about physical health, but emotional health as well. I have come to absolutely love Monday mornings because I feel so accomplished by 6:00 am! It just makes the rest of the day go accordingly. I admit, by Friday morning I am pretty much dragging and by Friday night I can hardly keep my eyes open past 8:30 pm, but I know that I will be fully recharged by Monday and that keeps me going.
On a side note, I want to wish you a very Happy Valentine's Day and a special smooch on the cheek to my wonderful husband, as tomorrow we will celebrate our five year anniversary. It's going to be a great week!
Until next time,
Betsy~
