Fitness Fun Month

I had my own personal fitness challenge for the month of May. I felt we would be settled enough that I could start. I wanted to beat my overall walking goal for the month, which is 42 miles, and I wanted to consume less chocolate. (I was eating a few pieces of dark chocolate everyday)  Doesn’t seem to hard right? Well remember I am still unpacking, trying to find my way, and I have a three year old to chase after.

The Chocolate part I consider pretty successful, as I have dropped it down to once a week. The fitness part however, I have achieved and surpassed my goal which means I have to step up June to be a little more challenging.

I have walked 41 miles so far and it’s only the 19^th of May, and today I completed a 5K run for breast cancer awareness. Something that is very near and dear to my heart, and also helpful in my overall fitness goals. Then I added in my stationary bike and last week did 12 miles, and this week biked 14 miles. I haven’t noticed a drop in the scale but I do notice my clothes fitting a tiny bit differently.  To stay motivated I remember the saying it takes 4 weeks for you to notice your body changing, 8 weeks for your friends, and 12 weeks for the rest of the world.

One of the things making this exercise a little more fun for me is doing it outside since we moved to this enchanting, picturesque little beach town. Springtime is in full bloom here, and the seeing the ocean as I stand over looking cliffs is just breathtaking. It makes it so much easier to exercise when there is so much beauty around me. I have really enjoyed my month of May fitness. I plan to step it up for June, and will keep you posted on whatever other activities I can find here to make it more exciting and challenging.