10 Ways to Stay Motivated to Exercise and Lose Weight

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4 Biggest Things That Helped Me Lose Weight So Far

Zumba and Friday Night's Workout
I did Zumba last night followed by 20 minutes of abs with my husband as the trainer. It helps having a husband who does PT often for his unit. Stats: Zumba: Calories-400 Minutes-60 Calisthenics: Calories-50 Minutes-20 Total: Calories: 450 Minutes: 80 After grocery shopping and a doctor's visit, we loaded up the kids and laundry (our washing machine is broken) and headed to the community center/gym. I really needed to workout hard and enjoyed it very much. I did 50 minutes on the elliptical, 10 on th

Monday, Monday
The month of October was very busy for me with my husband coming home and my in-laws visiting, then my husband going on leave.  Even when I did go the gym, I noticed I was dragging just a little bit.  This weekend we figured out why. I'm so excited, especially because I am in good health. Now my focus is to keep up what I'm doing while going through this new journey. :) This month my goal is to work harder than I did last month! LOL!   I started i

Wednesday- I'm Baaack
We enjoyed six days with my inlaws.  It was hard to keep to a regular workout schedule with company, but even harder after they left trying to get my motivation back.  My hubby is still on leave so it still feels like vacation. Oh, did I mention we're moving to Colorado Springs?  Yeeeee hawww!  We'll be there before the end of the year. Today, my husband and I ran to the gym and back (2 miles) and then did a short workout there including weights: arms, core, chest. Stats: Run to and from gym: 2 miles Calories: 200 Minutes: 20 Arc Trainer: Miles. 67 Calories: 200 Minutes: 20 Weights:  Calories: 40  Minutes

Run Walk
Just a quick note before I head out to the gym.  On Friday, my husband and I went running with our older two daughters (13 & 12).  We went 2.5 miles.  On Monday, I walked a short distance until it rained and then headed to the store. Miles: 3Hot MAMAS Thinking skinny!

Elbows up Side to Side
Hope your October is going well!  I'm still going! My wonderful in-laws are visiting with us this week.  We went to the gym on Monday for a short workout.  I did a mile on the elliptical with my MIL and then did legs and lower back for weights.  I'm still sore from that. Then Tuesday we spent with our parents and I didn't stop for a workout. Today, however, I got back to work.  I spent time on two ellipticals and worked on biceps and triceps.  When we got home we decided to be silly and put on the following song and everyone danced and danced-even Grandma!  We listened to it a couple of times and another one too.