Day 120: One Third of the Way Through

A lot can happen in four months.  I have made a conscious effort to exercise everyday even if it is just walking for 30 minutes.  I have had sore muscles and heart ache with losing Isabella.  I have suffered some setbacks and haven’t lost weight the way I thought I would.  Over all I have struggled sometimes just to find the 30 minutes I need to break a sweat. I have continued to find that time everyday so far no matter what. 

Today was one of the most trying.  Work conspired to try to stop me.  We had a big proposal due that had to go out overnight FedEx.  As with all projects there were some delays and document reworks which kept me at the office until quarter to seven.  I really can’t complain since such delays are a rarity and only happen literally a couple of times a year.

I was starving by the time I finally made it home and we ate dinner.  Now at 8:20 I still had to exercise.  It was time to get creative.  After dinner we took the dogs for a brisk walk around the neighborhood, stopping only when they had to go.  When we finished the whole walk only took 20 minutes which meant I still had 10 minutes to burn. 

Underneath the street lamp in my driveway at quarter to 9 at night I jumped rope for 10 minutes.  I remember my legs hurting from my first attempt at jumping rope but I forgot how much of a cardio workout it is.  I was huffing and puffing!  Several times I had to stop just to catch my breath.  I am convinced that I need to jump rope more often.  My jump count got as high as 34 jumps in a row without messing up.  Fatigue sets in and it gets harder and harder to hand eye coordinate.  I have to admit I felt better after getting in some physical activity.

Daily Recap:

Matt: 30 minutes exercise (20 minutes brisk walk, 10 minutes jumping rope)

Kelly: 50 minutes exercise (30 minutes treadmill, 20 minutes brisk walk)

Blog Thought of the Day:

It has been a challenge working in some form of physical activity for 30 minutes a day over the pay 120 days. I have had to get creative at times and even use common household chores (mowing the yard being one) in order to ensure I exercised. I have found that I at first I dreaded it and now I crave it.  I feel better afterwards.  Now that exercise is a given I really need to work on diet over the next 120 days.

Isabella Update:

Today we received Bella back from our vet.  The cremation was very tastefully done.  Kelly and I plan on planting a dogwood tree in her memory.  Thanks to everyone for your support through such a difficult time.  It hurt to say good bye but we know she is at peace and without pain.