The Machine of Doom

dunh dunh dunnnnn. the elliptical. the bastard of all cardio machines. my first day on it (one week ago), i only lasted 4 minutes. today....oooh today. today i lasted 16 minutes! that's SIXTEEN. woot! i'm so proud today. i really sweated my ass off and it felt good. since when does working out feel good? i have found that with metallica in my ear...well, i can last 16 minutes on the damn machine! hands down, the best workout music EVER. you grit your teeth and you push through with james growling in your ear.

yesterday was a shit day as far as diet and exercise went. i had a great day, but i went way overboard on the eating. it was like i forgot weight watchers even existed for a span of 5 hours. BUT....there is a silver lining. i used my alloted 'extra' points for the week and didn't go over those, at least. sure, i should have made better choices, but i'm back in the saddle today. not discouraged, encouraged. new day, new points.

i have to keep reminding myself that there will be days that i want to enjoy life and not have to worry. still make better choices, but treat myself. i have to keep in mind that i can pick it right back up the very next day. this isn't going to kill me.

the best part is, i haven't had one sleepless night in over a week. :)

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