working out- weeks 2 & 3

Okay, so, obviously, I've missed a week of writing in here, and surprise, surprise... I haven't been working out either. I have a pretty good excuse in that I've been sick and still have had to balance that with school and work. However, like I said before, it's still an excuse. I'm just going to try to pick myself up again and get motivated again... as soon as I can.

I am still sick, though on the mend. I went to the doctor yesterday and am taking a million things to try and get over this ASAP. I have another choir concert this week. Last week was our "Pops" Concert to raise money for Vienna, and this week is the Rutter Requiem with a local church choir. My primary concern is school, with a paper due next week and a recital to prepare for, and hopefully being able to sing for this concert on Friday. Working out will have to take a backseat as I work at those things first.

working out- week 1

I have a recital to get ready for, a busy, stressful schedule, and a body that I've been fighting with for my entire life. I've always been just a little bit heavier than I've wanted to be. I always get motivated in pieces... I start working out, try to get it regular, but shortly after something happens that gets in my way and I break the habit and, honestly, don't try very hard to get back into it. I know that I'd feel better in general if I worked out. I would have less ache's and pains, and just feel happier throughout the day, etc. So, this time, I'm starting to work out, and making it public. I'm going to write in here once a week about how it's going. I need to keep to this. I know it'll help keep me sane and hopefully, make it more likely that I will keep it up. We'll see. I hope y'all will maybe help keep me accountable.

I'm going to go run in the park on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. I have the time then, I just have to get up in the morning and do it. If I can find the motivation to do it this morning, in the freezing air, then hopefully, I'll be able to keep it up. I'm also going to work out with Caitie, when she goes, and work out at the gym on campus in my own time. I avoid that because I get really red and sweaty and hate working out in front of people, and especially when I have a class or ANYTHING to go to afterwards and won't have a chance for a shower. But, I think I need to ease up on that just a bit. Obviously showering when I can, but not NOT working out just because I might be a little sweaty for a while afterwards. Also, I'm going to try to wear, or at least bring the right work out clothes so I always have them, and can't use that as an excuse not to work out.

I already eat pretty well, although, of course I could do more. Like bringing my lunch to school instead of buying it every day. That would not only save me money, but it'd be healthier. I could cut soda completely out of my diet... I'm going to at least not drink them all the time. Let's say once a week, tops. And, of course, drinking more water. This will help my skin and throat as well, which for a singer is obviously crucial. :) So... here I go. Please pray for me, that I will stay motivated to do this regularly. Help me keep a positive attitude about my body and about this routine.

A friend of mine recently told me, "you've got a great body, and if only it were a little more toned, you'd be hott!" I don't know if that's true or not, but I'm going to try to keep that in mind as I strive for that. But also, I know it'll help me in my studies, to stay positive and motivated. Just running this morning has made me... have a better attitude in general! I thank you all in advanced for your encouragement and support. God bless!