Getting sorted out
Really, it's about that time. Time to realise that while I've made a few good starts lately, I need to actually outline some goals for myself for the next while. Without that I'll get lax and let things slide. So I decided to use this blog for that purpose.
1. Stretching. Especially during the day. a) I have horrid posture and b) I have a lot of tension in my neck/back caused by the joys of working on a computer all day long. I've re-entered my twice daily stretch reminders into my outlook calender to flash at me all day, and I must do more at home as well, going back to the stretches from physio.
2. Physio. See above. Also note knees from hell(tm) due to my many years of rugby. I haven't been in far to long so I need to find myself a physiotherapist and go, especially I find as I exercise more i'm getting twinges in my better left knee. This = bad. One of the things I do really enjoy is running, and until I get back into physio, building up to any sort of long distance running just won't work.
3. Gym. I need to buckle under and join a gym. I used to go daily, and it's one of those things I actually enjoy. I like getting up early and going, I like going on lunch. Made an appointment to go see the people at fitness first tomorrow. There are two in North Sydney, and one near Broadway, so this is good.
4. Running. I'd like to eventually work myself back up to half marathon levels. 22k by about Christmas. It's a very long slope to work up, but if I schedule it in, and do the other things leading up to this point, then in a month or month and a half I should be able to start training three times a week. I'm giving myself a goal date for the end of July for starting that, but I'm determined to get out on weekends and go for a run. It'll be slow to start but it's worth it.
5. Smoking. I've quit. It's been 3 weeks and 2 days. Now lets keep it that way.
6. Caffiene. Need to cut down my intake. Back to limiting myself to one coffee and one cola like bevvie per day. Or two coffees, or... You get the idea. Replace coffee and diet coke intake with water.
7. Diet. Mainly, just pay attention to what I'm eating. I know better, I've had years of experience with this. Cook for myself, bring my lunches, increase fresh food content, decrease pre-prepared foods. SImple changes that can make a whole lot of difference.
I think 7 points are enough for now. More then that and I bear getting overwhelmed. Of course, these are simply the fitness based goals, the rest of the goals to follow later.
1. Stretching. Especially during the day. a) I have horrid posture and b) I have a lot of tension in my neck/back caused by the joys of working on a computer all day long. I've re-entered my twice daily stretch reminders into my outlook calender to flash at me all day, and I must do more at home as well, going back to the stretches from physio.
2. Physio. See above. Also note knees from hell(tm) due to my many years of rugby. I haven't been in far to long so I need to find myself a physiotherapist and go, especially I find as I exercise more i'm getting twinges in my better left knee. This = bad. One of the things I do really enjoy is running, and until I get back into physio, building up to any sort of long distance running just won't work.
3. Gym. I need to buckle under and join a gym. I used to go daily, and it's one of those things I actually enjoy. I like getting up early and going, I like going on lunch. Made an appointment to go see the people at fitness first tomorrow. There are two in North Sydney, and one near Broadway, so this is good.
4. Running. I'd like to eventually work myself back up to half marathon levels. 22k by about Christmas. It's a very long slope to work up, but if I schedule it in, and do the other things leading up to this point, then in a month or month and a half I should be able to start training three times a week. I'm giving myself a goal date for the end of July for starting that, but I'm determined to get out on weekends and go for a run. It'll be slow to start but it's worth it.
5. Smoking. I've quit. It's been 3 weeks and 2 days. Now lets keep it that way.
6. Caffiene. Need to cut down my intake. Back to limiting myself to one coffee and one cola like bevvie per day. Or two coffees, or... You get the idea. Replace coffee and diet coke intake with water.
7. Diet. Mainly, just pay attention to what I'm eating. I know better, I've had years of experience with this. Cook for myself, bring my lunches, increase fresh food content, decrease pre-prepared foods. SImple changes that can make a whole lot of difference.
I think 7 points are enough for now. More then that and I bear getting overwhelmed. Of course, these are simply the fitness based goals, the rest of the goals to follow later.
posted by deense @ 10:24 am
2 Comments:
At 19 June, 2006 09:10,
The Retro Seamstress said…
Go girl! I thoroughly support your mission.
How's the quitting smoking going? Blayney mentioned you had a minor relapse, but I have faith in you getting back on track.
With caffeine, coffee is always better than coke as it has less nasty chemicals.
At 19 June, 2006 14:44,
deense said…
It's going pretty well actually. Since Friday i've made it to the gym 3 times (only Saturday skipped) and I've been okay on my diet, and keeping up wit my desk stretches. Now to get back into physio, and then start somer unning again :)
Half a cigarette on Saturday *headdesk* but it's good, it was actually possibly one of the more revolting experiences that i'd ever had.
And thanks :)
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