Time for more exercise

Aside from the crafty stuff that I've been doing lately (and it's so nice to have inspiration again!), I've also come to the conclusion that my diet and exercise regiment are not where they need to be.

I'm also assuming that I've probably gained weight instead of loosing it this month, even before I get on the scale in about a week and a half. Point of fact, if I see that I've not gained weight again this month, I will be pleasantly surprised. If I have somehow still managed to loose weight, I will be amazed.

Mainly because, as I mentioned in an earlier post, Easter is upon us, and that brings some treats that I don't normally have access to the rest of the year. I've been munching on chocolate and caramel (or peanut butter) eggs after work, and when you couple that with the transition to a new position at work (one that's less strenuous!), yeah - I've probably gained back some of what I lost.

This is despite the fact that I have had only the one can of pop in the last month, and have not had any hot chocolate. I've been having enough chocolate all by itself - it doesn't need to be hot! So I've been drinking tea instead, and having not enough water to drink. Which is to say, I've a sneaking suspicion I'm also currently dehydrated. I also have not been using enough lotion on my skin, but that's another matter.

So, what am I going to do about the exercise issue? Join the gym, as I mentioned in the past before?

Well, no, actually. Since we have that Nordictrack gym set up in the living room, I really shouldn't have to. I fully intend to start riding my bike to work, as soon as it becomes warm enough to do so, which also has the added exercise of having me bike home. Plus, there are plenty of biking trails in the area, so I shouldn't have to worry about that, and the cardio will take care of itself. I might still ump some rope, though. The exercises that I should be doing are simple enough that I really don't need to set foot in a gym; the workbench we have here and a set of good weights should be all that I need to get myself where I want to be.

I consider this to be very good news, as I'd really rather not spend the money any way. I had Dad show me how to use the machine earlier this evening, so I should be able to start working out with it in the morning - providing I can get my butt out of bed early enough!