Workouts

In case you haven't noticed.  I really like to workout.  I love to run.  I am even almost where I like to swim.  I just wish I was better at it.  I have been struggling lately.  I run about 2 to 3 times a week.  But, I feel like I have hit a stand still.  I'm not gaining weight.  But, I'm not getting any thinner. 

My goal would be to look as fit as I feel.  I just hate that I don't look like I workout.  I want to be lean and have toned muscles.  That doesn't mean I want to be a bodybuilder.  Just fit and healthy.  But, for some reason I'm not getting there. 

I need to find a something new that will challenge my body.  When I first started running a few years ago, I dropped some weight.  But, I was much more toned.  I ran my first and only half marathon that year.  Running is my first choice for excersice.  I think my body has become accustomed to my running routine.  I have been trying different interval workouts.  Which is giving me some much needed confidence.  We ran some 1/4 mile repeats.  It was encouraging to see that I could keep up a fast pace for short distances.  I just wish I could put a whole mile together with that time.  And then mutliple miles at that pace.  But, we all have to start some where. 

I am currently looking for new ideas for workouts.  I have tried a few different things.  I need to shock my body into burning more fat off my backside! I will post more on what I can come up with.  I am a very simple person.  I don't want to use a whole bunch of equipment.  I don't feel it is necessary.  I will be trolling Pinterest for some ideas. :)

I also need to tackle my diet.  I try very hard to stay away from things I know I shouldn't.  But, when a cake is staring me in the face.  I just can't help it.  But, diet is a topic for another day.

Hope everyone has a great Tuesday!

Update

It has been a while since I have been on here.  I just thought I would put a little update on here.  I haven't been doing a very much of anything lately.  I have been busy trying to get kids back to school and work with both businesses.  Just like everyone I have my down moments. 

I have been trying to shake up my fitness routine with some different types of exercises.  I have been trying my hand at some at home Crossfit exercises.  It has really showed me that I have been very one sided with my workouts.  I really am going to try to incorprate more strength training into my routine for the next few months.  I like the sore feeling I get from working different muscles. 

Last night I had to to 20 lunges and 10 pushups for 5 rounds.  Sounds easy? Right?  Well, I absolutely hate lunges!  I'm so afraid that I'm going to hurt my knees.  Man! I'm sore today!  So I must have done them right! :)

Well, I will try to keep you up today on my workouts and goals.  I hope you all are doing well!  Talk with you again soon!