| Monday/Tuesday
1/21/08
Managed to squeeze in 10 (one-minute bursts of exercises) and man did I feel it this morning. My shoulder and neck were a little stiff but that may have been from working outdoors in the single digits (my joints just don't like that). However, I have noticed that with the strengthening in my legs that I don't have as many issues with my knees in the cold...Yippee!!
I think this can be a little addicting. I am always looking for opportunities to do a 1 minute burst of exercise. I also noticed it is affecting what I choose to eat. At dinner, I had prepared the usual two each of the chicken wraps but after one I felt full. I guess that is all the abs training.
1/22/08
Opted out of my usual high carb breakfast and just ate an orange about mid-morning. I can feel the muscles in my legs they are definitely firming up and making barn chores easier for the energy expended. Just the walk up the hill from the ducks is much easier. I added upper body to my 20's list and have already knocked out ten. Just waiting on some equipment to warm up at work, I was able to do all my leg lifts. And I have to say, I am feeling a lot more strength in my legs and the support around my knees is amazing. Now I just have to figure out how to strengthen my upper back and shoulders, and I'll be all set.
NEXT STEP: Purchase the same things at the grocery store except exchange them for whole grain and less refined sugar options (whole food alternatives). Plus we are cooking a lot more from scratch which is a lot easier than I thought as long as you have the ingredients on hand. Still need a good (whole grain) biscuit recipe!  | 
