day 6: Another Walk

Two mile walk

Strike 1: October 29th

I did nothing on October 29th. I let at least two opportunities blow by. But instead of giving up the 30 days, I am going to mark it as a strike and move on.

New day, better results!

day 5: relaxing walk

Today I took a gentle 2 mile walk around our neighborhood.

day 4: A new cardio

Today was a combo of home an the YMCA
First I did Dr Oz exercises from "You on a Diet" : It is about 17 stretches and weight bearing exercises (with out weights). Jonathan joined in which was very very cute.

Second, my family voted and we decided to go to the YMCA. While there I tried a new machine (to me that is). The Ecliptical Trainer. It was a nice work out. Not to hard but I did break into a sweat. I think I did level 4 with hills.

Third, thanks to Jonathan, I did an additional 6 minute walk around the track. He was in the middle of a game so I gave him some extra time. It was a slow walk but I focused on holding in my abs and keeping my back straight.

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day 3: run baby run

I went to the YMCA as soons as Alan got home from work. I was on the track for 32 minutes doing the following:
* Warm up walk
* Fake Fartlek : Why Fake? Well, at the YMCA they have a 1/14 of a mile track. So I would jog 4.5 laps and then sprint .5 lap and then walk 2 laps. I did this for 2 miles (ie 4 times)
* Cool down walk

It really pushed me. I'm glad I did not have my heart rate monitor or I don't think I would have completed the drill. Glad I did. Fun and Fulfilling work out!

G

day 2: Quick but thorough

I went to the YMCA after Jonathan went to bed but before I went to pick up Matt from work. Oh being a mommy!

I had planned an hour but a survey kept me later then I expected. So it was a 35+ minute work out that included nine Cybex machines (3 legs, 2 back, shoulders, chest, tris, bis). I also walked for about 10 minutes.

Jonathan is sick so tomorrow is going to be tricky!
Ginny
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day 1: Spin baby Spin

Today I went to a spin cycling class at the YMCA today. It was good. It started 15 minutes late so I left on time.


45 minutes spin class
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Thirty days at the YMCA

I am facing the fact that I am overweight and need to be healthier. I actually love to exercise but typical mom find it hard too do.
So I'm going to try to exercise everyday for 30 days and write my results here.
Since I did not go yesterday I guess my 30 days starts today.
When: Oct 24 to Nov 23
What: exercise daily and record it here
Goal: Get healthy and lose weight

Stay tune!
Ginny

IBM a model for work environments : Anucha Sanders

I have always felt that IBM is a great place to work, especially when it comes to making people feel valued, and safe. Here is some validation from someone who has seen the opposite side of the story: Anucha Browne Sanders:

MATT LAUER: So do you think that in workplaces, businesses, corporations across America this morning, men and women are arriving at work with a changed perspective? And if you think that, how long will it last? Is this something that lasts while this story is in the headlines and then goes back into, falls back into old patterns?

Anucha Browne Sanders: Well, first, I don't believe that this happens in every environment. I think corporate America has been very progressive and I think, you know, I spent 11 years at IBM and I thought it was a fantastic work environment. And I felt like they upheld the values and the guidelines that were put in place for both women and men working in an environment.

So, but it clearly exists across industries. And it clearly existed at Madison Square Garden. So I think if anything, people are put on notice that it's, you know, there are things that are just uncalled for in the corporate space.