Addiction!

I think most people have some sort of an Addiction Problem. It could be Drugs, Alcohol, Nicotine, Work, Video Games, Internet, food. There are mostly Described as Obsessions, Compulsions, and psychological dependence.

Some are good, some are bad and some need Rehab.!


So Today I am Declaring... That I..... am a Full Blown Addict....... To Exercises! ……………………

LOL ha ha scared ya!



Since the beginning of October, I have been working out with Deb, my mother-in-law,(sorta) in the morning 5 days a week. When I started back before summer, it was once a week, and we were starting around 7:45 or 8, but that wasn't cutting it for me. I have needed and wanted to work out, more for years now and just needed the motivation. She has defiantly helped me with that, i didn't know she was going everyday.So now I am going everyday and starting at either 7 or 715, just having someone there, that i know for a fact, will be there is a good thing. That really helps me. Thanks Deb!!!





***Monday, Wednesday, Friday, - We run. I started out at 5 min'sand built my way up fast to a good 30 minute Run. My Knee has been acting up lately, off and on. So i have been , just trying to take it easy and and not favor it too much. I have been using a knee brace for the time being. Just trying to get past the pain. I know it will just take some time for my knee to soften up with the Running. Also on M,W,F, we do 1-2 body parts, lifting weights, again Building up the weight, slowly but surely. I'm really shocked, that i can do some of this stuff we are doing, never thought i was really that strong. I definitely never thought I had a strong upper body, now I feel more powerful, to take on anything.





***Tues and Thursday, We concentrate on Abs or Legs..(letting my knee relax, added with a bit of chit-chat.) Also try and sneak in to Starbucks before I'm off to work. We have also started to do yoga, Once in awhile in the morning. You'd think it wouldn't do much, You are just standing still in different positions breathing, But your strengthening muscles and lengthening them. We combine that with a 15 min run, and both of us had not sweat like that before.





Its really been great for me. My self esteem has really improved. I never really was at my best. Always conscious of my stomach and I hid it well, but now I'm not afraid. Tighter fitting clothes, shorter tops, Tighter pants, I Seriously need a knew Wardrobe.. like now.


Working out has also helped with my concentration at work. I'm happier, in a good mood, and don't let the little things get me down. Ive been feeling much healthier. With this pandemic of H1N1 (or SWINE) eating healthier, working out and taking vitamins are some of the best things to help you not get sick. (as well as PURELL) So I also Feel really good about that.





Its the end of week 6 and its just a habit now. Get up and go!!! I don't even think about it anymore. Don't get me wrong, its not all just about the exercises, its 80% your diet, and I have been Working at that too. I had started at 1500 calories((now I'm at 1200) and that was working. but i still cheated here and there. My truly BAD addiction is Sushi,(my boyfriend, friends, and I do -ALL you can eat) with all that white Flour, BAD CARBS, ...i know.. i know.. its bad but i really, really enjoy it. But no. I QUIT!!! The 8Th was the last day i ate sushi and I'm gonna try really hard for at least a month here to cut it all out. I never eat sloppy burgers, or indulge in a lot of fast food. I eat a lot of chicken, and fish already, so its just making sure there is a good proportions of all the other good food groups. More veggies and fruit, dairy- I already have a lot (milk + cheese are another major addiction, i have) and whole Grains, is all I am allowing myself to eat, as in the way of bread. This really has been a lifestyle change, Why.. cause i want to be and feel, like a better person.
They have always said, its something that you will just have to do- and you have to do it for yourself. Now I have decided to do it for myself.


I think that was my problem i always wanted it, but it was usually when i had a break up or i would do it for a couple weeks and then loose interest. I'm in a really great relationship with a sensational guy (<3>achieving it this time. I'm addicted to the gym. Is there rehab for this???