35, I'm Coming After You

So, at some point this year, I realized that 35 was creeping up on me.  Well, guess what, 35?  I've decided to turn the tables on you.  I am coming after You.  That's right.  Be afraid.  Be quivering in your near-middle-aged boots.  In fact, you better change those to tennis shoes for running from me.

Whoa!  You may be thinking I've been on the farm by myself a bit long.  But, nope, I've just recently found my motivation for getting into shape.  In July, I joined a challenge group with other ladies to workout daily, get our diets in check, and drink a nutritional supplement shake once a day.  I've have to admit, the chocolate shake has been the easiest part.

Well, here I am a few months in.  I haven't adjusted my diet as much as a should and I've missed a bunch of scheduled workouts.  That being said, I still feel SO much better.  I've lost 11", 8 pounds, and 20 cholesterol points!!  I'll take it for the amount of effort I have put forth.

However, 35 is creeping ever closer, so in the last month I've become a bit more serious.  Sometimes, I'm logging two workouts a day.  Two workouts may seem like a lot, but on the program I've found, the workouts are more effective and, therefore, not as long.  My favorite video is only 20 minutes long.  I can find 20 minutes in a day.  How about you?  Heck, I can waste 20 minutes on facebook without even knowing the time has passed.

All this to say, I am proud of myself.  I'm proud that I have taken a step towards better health.  I am proud that my cholesterol dropped 20 points out of the danger zone into the normal range.  I am proud for making the time to work out and choosing to "Push Play" even when I want to sleep a little longer or just veg out.

If and when you feel motivated to take steps to better health, let me know.  The programs I participate in work for me.  I resisted participating in them for three and a half years, but I finally did, and what a change it has made for me.  I'm not "always" tired anymore, and my engagement ring fits again - without being resized.  And don't forget, I avoided maintenance cholesterol medicine.  I've been so happy with the changes in my life that I have decided to become a representative for the company from whom I purchased the programs and shakes.

http://Beachbody.billyandchristy.com

http://shakeology.billyandchristy.com

And 35, you better hide, because you've got less than two weeks until I find you.

UPDATE: Saturday, October 18th, I ran my first 5K without any training other than my Beachbody workouts.  I pushed our double jogging stroller with our six and three year old riding in it!  It was amazing!! I loved hearing that I "was a beast" from friends and other runners.  I'm glad to be 35 and kickin' it.

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Good Deal on Air Swimmer

I was just looking at Amazon.com, and I found this toy for less than $7!  It is normally $50. I know because we have thought about buying it many times before.  I clicked "purchase now" quickly tonight.  If this is something you have been considering, this may be the bargain you have been seeking.

I'm looking forward to ours arriving Monday, in time for the upcoming birthday of our oldest kiddo.

Have a great weekend!

UPDATE:  We received our air swimmer last Tuesday, as promised by Amazon.com.  We bought a helium tank for about $22 from our local Wal-Mart and assembled it tonight.  My husband said skip the included instructions and just watch the video instead.  We are looking forward to surprising our son with it at his birthday party tomorrow.  In the meantime, my husband is dive bombing me with it while I type.  So, in summary it is good for 6 and 36 year olds, although the judgement of the later may be impaired.  He thinks we should have bought three of these.  An air fight, perhaps?

These are for INDOOR use only.  We have 18'+ ceilings in our great room, but it is really more fun at lower levels just so you can hassle others, clearly.  :)

Air Swimmer Tips: We have found that it is best to put a piece of tape over the putty holder, otherwise putty will fall out during flight.  Not only can that be messy/annoying, but if you lose enough of it, your air swimmer will not come down.  If your Air Swimmer does not come down/gets stuck, use a long pole with duct tape on the end to retrieve it.  Note: A ball wrapped in duct tape with the sticky side out tied to string will not work well when you throw it at the Air Swimmer.  Can you tell we've had some fun with it?