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If there was any question in my mind as to not only the importance...no... the NECESSITY of working out along with good eating, it is no longer there. I worked out regularly for over a year and a half. Going by my Bodybugg, I actually averaged burning 2400 calories per day for the year. I've checked the last few weeks and it seems the average daily burn is under 1900 calories a day. It's not all from the workout, of course, but shows me exercise itself, and the resulting muscle mass, speeds up my metabolism. You'd think just KNOWING this would get me to get my butt in there and work out. And I will..... today I will work out. Gotta start somewhere. Okay, I have actually worked out here and there, and gone hiking a couple of times. I haven't been a complete slug - but the consistency and the drive isn't there. Gotta get my mojo back!
My husband and I went hiking last Friday. We were celebrating his birthday weekend and he'd taken the day off. Unfortunately for him, he had no energy and apparently didn't enjoy the hike at all. Me, on the other hand, thought it was a fine hike. I felt pretty energetic and it was a gorgeous, sunny, cool (for AZ) day - perfect hiking weather for me. That was about an eight mile hike. Unfortunately, I also EAT a lot during and after a long hike, and I had a couple of beers and think a glass of wine that night, as well. So much for the 3,000 calories I burned that day! lol... Sat. we went out for a couple of pitchers of beer (love dark beer - this was Kilt Lifter, from Four Peaks brewery, a local brewery), appetizers and a burger. omg.... SO much food. We had no idea the appetizers were so huge - won't be making that mistake again. But we had a nice evening and I guess the calorie consumption was worth it. Sunday I took him to the new-ish place in Scottsdale that serves drinks and meals to your table while watching a movie. Interesting concept and it was enjoyable, but probably because there were only 8 patrons in the entire theater. I'd imagine a full theater with waiters coming in and out would be really distracting. But it was a nice experience and a different way to celebrate. The point of all this was - I've been eating and drinking too much recently! lol... Hence the "101 days ago" for my weigh in! Nope, still hating the number... really REALLY have to see a "2" for that second number to feel like I'm on tract and that's still a good bit away. (gee, wonder why?)
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