Reclaiming My Health - Part Two

{Read part one.}

Truth?

Last week was a train wreck.

First off, I was on my *monthly emotional roller coaster*. The emotions were even worse with a good friend moving to VA to start his military career. And then news, after news, after news of changes that will indirectly affect me. Too much sad news.

I honestly don't ever have cravings for anything...ever. Last week I did. I didn't track my WeightWatchers points at all last week...it just wasn't worth it since I knew I wasn't going to care if I went over. I didn't exercise one bit either. Partially because I was so badly sunburned on my shoulders and legs that it hurt to move until about Thursday {and the burn happened on Sunday}.

Monday is my weigh-in day. I didn't lose or gain.

As of Monday, I'm back on board and fully focused and determined. I've been tracking all week and doing really well. I've been making healthy choices when making dinner by swapping ingredients where I can. I've been jogging {the 100 degree weather makes it absolutely dreadful though - even when the sun is down} and doing Zumba {with the XBOX 360 Kinect}.

My best accomplishment so far this week? Going to the movies with my BFF to see Magic Mike and not getting popcorn. This is truly very difficult for me because movie theater popcorn is my absolute favorite. Instead I ate before going and snuck in Goldfish crackers for my salty alternative.

For exercise, I do a combination of walking and jogging and Zumba {when I'm home alone because I truly look ridiculous doing it}.

Where I live, there's an incline or decline no matter which way you go, so I've decided to briskly walk the incline and when I turn back, jog all the way home. Each block is 0.1 of a mile, so I walk one mile and then jog 0.8 back. I'm working to increase gradually.

I also have Zumba Fitness for the XBOX 360. It uses the Kinect Sensor, so it tracks my movements and lets me know how close I am to looking like the instructor. haha I just {literally, as I'm writing this} bought Zumba Fitness Rush on Amazon. I've read the reviews and supposedly it's better, so we'll see.

I have a hard time getting in to exercising and sticking with it. I easily get bored. I don't like repetitive. I don't like slow {I just don't have the patience for yoga or pilates}. I don't like anything that doesn't make me feel like I'm getting results. Zumba and jogging make me feel the burn all around. They're both great full body workouts for me. I am not bored with Zumba yet, surprisingly. I'll do the 45 minute intermediate "class" and the time just flies by because it's fun.

When walking or jogging outside, I use the Cardio Trainer Pro app on my phone. Luckily I snagged it on Amazon when it was the free app of the day in May 2011, so I didn't pay for it. {They also make a free version called Cardio Trainer.} The paid version isn't really necessary for me because I don't use the pro features, but since I have it, I just use it.

I turn on the GPS on my phone and let it map my route. That way I can see my time, distance, pace, calories burned, etc. I've used this app for two years now and still like it.

Music is an absolutely must have for me when working out. It has to have a good beat and pace. Here's what's on my playlist currently.

B.o.B - Play the Guitar

Of Monsters and Men - Little Talks

Ellie Goulding - Lights

Kid Cudi - Make Her Say

Glee - Thriller / Heads Will Roll

Lil' Wayne - Got Money

Chiddy Bang - Opposite of Adults

Shiny Toy Guns - Major Tom

Calvin Harris - Feel So Close

Foster the People - Pumped Up Kicks

Gorillaz - Rhinestone Eyes

Trey Songz - Say Aah

Florence + the Machine - Shake It Out

Gym Class Heroes - The Fighter

Grouplove - Tongue Tied

Alex Clare - Too Close

Lupe Fiasco - Words I Never Said

Fun. - Some Nights

Foster the People - Helena Beat

I'm always looking for more music to add to my playlist. Any suggestions?