Day 57: 2 out of 8

Yes, I took a break over the weekend because I was out of town. So shoot me.

But I did go to the gym today and worked my ass off in David's kickboxing class. I couldn't get to the gym fast enough after work to get to spinning, but ah well. Kickboxing burns more calories anyway.

Well, I looked at my Commit to Fit chart and it said I only took two classes last week. Okay -- you (who are reading) know I went to seven classes last week. Puke and all. So I brought this up, by means of the system, they are just slow. Ironic for a gym. So I'm supposed to keep myself accountable. WTF? I thought that was the point of the gym. For them to track myself for me.

But I made it to class number 8 of the Commit to Fit 2009.

Now if I could write or stop eating junk, I may lose weight and gain a book.

And oh yes, the mundane weekly recommendation: The House of Night Books. Okay, yes it's lame. But I'm a little obsessed with them now. If you're a fan of the awesome series of Twilight, you will like The House of Night. It's a vampyre boarding school where kids who are "marked" are sent to learn about the vampyre culture and see if they can take the change into the bloodsucking being.

If you haven't heard of them, I recommend giving Marked a quick read. They're fun, flighty, easy, and quick. When you're read Twilight too many times, pick this up for a change of pace. I recommend.

Day 53: Vomit and Goals

Hey everyone. The first time ever, I threw up while working out.

I did my Wednesday. I took Total Conditioning and completely forgot how hard it was. I threw up a little half way through the class. So, I decided I shouldn't go to Kickboxing. But at least I made it through the whole 75 minutes of Total Conditioning.

Today, I went to Strike! with Cathy. I usually switch the 6lb bar halfway through the class. But today, I got the 9lb and made it through the whole class.

My shoulders feel like they will fall off.

But I'm just reporting, vomit and 9lbs. Gotta love it.

Day 50: Commit to Fit

My amazing gym has started up this thing. It's called Commit to Fit. I found out I couldn't do the six week nutrition class through the holidays, so now I'm doing this program through the holidays.

So, what happens is the instructor of the class you attend signs a piece of paper, and they take it and document how many times you go to a class. Supposedly, there are prizes at the end, but I thought I'd rock this contest. They try to get you to go a minimum of four times a week.

Well, check this: Core Conditioning is a 30 minute class, and it's offered four times a week. So I figure the new schedule for the week is this.

Monday: Spinning for 60 minutes, Core for 30 minutes
Tuesday: Core for 30 minutes, Strike! for 60 minutes
Wednesday: Total Conditioning for 75 minutes, Kickboxing for 60 minutes
Thursday: Core for 30 minutes, Strike! for 60 minutes
Friday: Strictly Strength for 60 minutes
Saturday: Spinning or Kickboxing for 60 minutes
Sunday: Core for 60 minutes, Pilates for 60 minutes

So, as you can see, it's pretty easy...except for Wednesdays. I will die. But I couldn't even begin to think about doing it if I hadn't done it before. There is a 15 minute break between the two classes, and that is the perfect break. Wednesday will be weights/cardio and then cardio.

I do NOT want to stop taking kickboxing, but I know I'm prepared for TC again. Mondays are now for spinning, and I love spinning.

Anyway, I will die on Wednesdays but feel AWESOME!

And since today is Monday, I will give you a recommendation. LOL. Like you guys care.

My recommendation is Last.fm. It's an online radio that you do not have to pay for. I've been using Pandora, and I'm sure there are many people that listen to Last.fm, but I just found it today, in fact. It's great. You type in an artist and you get what you want. I listened to Frank Sinatra radio and then Christmas Sinatra played. Gotta love the Christmas season.

Yeah, it's lame, but I'll get something better for next week.

Day 46: New Motivation

You know everyone has a different personalities depending on where they are. I'm a different person with my friends vs work vs home vs outside world where no one knows me. And so rarely do any of these worlds collide. Well, tonight, two collided for a brief three minutes.

So, I went to the gym (oh yeah, on a roll). Well, I got there a little early. I always forget that the 530 class goes right up to 6p. I take the 6p Strike! class. Well, I was waiting when I spotted my boss. AHHHH!!!!

Do I say 'hi?' Do I pretend I didn't see her? Do I leave? Am I not supposed to see her outside of the office world?

I was not leaving the gym. I needed those 800+ calories to burn. So, I said hello. I then pretended through the class that she was watching me. Because of this, I pushed myself harder and faster. I am very competitive and must keep up with the instructor come hell or high water.

I pushed. I made it. I rocked it.

Oh yeah! Tomorrow: Strictly Strength. Weight training class that gives me a break from cardio.

Now the question is: Do I give myself a day off a week? Or do I push and work out everyday and take the spinning class on Saturday morning. You know, that's an extra 500 calories to burn.

I think we know our answer.

Funny how our worlds collide.

Day 45: Old Asian Lady Logic

Yeah! I've gone everyday this week so far! Sunday through Wednesday. Good streak so far 2200+ calories burned. Yesterday, I went to Strike! Great class. Well, before the class I was talking to an older Asian lady. She was in amazing shape, and she was very talkative, so what could I do but talk to her. Well, she went on and on about trying to stay in shape. I said something like, "Yeah, you have to keep the weight in check." Well, this woman looked me up and down and gave me a look.

I know a man wouldn't notice, but women notice those little things. Especially when you're self-conscious about your weight. So, I continued talking to her until, thank God! Amy started the class.

I did take kickboxing tonight even though I was a little sick these last two days with food poisoning. But I went, and my knee hurts like hell, but it's okay. It'll be worth it when 50 pounds go away.

Tomorrow, since I can't get up and work out, I'm going to write. I'm going to get up at 6a (instead of 5a) and get to a coffee shop to write. I need to write.

Day 43: Spinning

I am in love! On Friday, that awesome weight class I mentioned made me more sore than I have been in months. Well, the instructor, Lindsay, told me about spinning (mainly because I asked). But because of her motivation and her knowing I was going to be there, I went to her spin class today.

Holy crap it was amazing! Who knew sitting on a bike for an hour would be so much fun. My butt hurts, my thighs are killing me, but it was completely worth it. And then there is a thirty minute core conditioning class right after with the same instructor. My abs are KILLING me from Friday still, but it was awesome.

I hurt, but it's a good hurt. I'm also so damn tired, it's 830p and I'm about to fall asleep.

Yay for being re-motivated and kicking serious spinning/core ass! Kiss this!

And yes, it's Monday: Weekly Recommendation time.

I am going to recommend another band this week. I heard this really cool band again on NPR, Pink Martini. They are this fun swing, 1960s flavor of music. I feel like I should have a martini and cigarette with I listen, but it's just fun music that belongs on the Mad Men soundtrack. I recommend them if you're looking for something new but old. Pink Martini.