Beginning again...

So, it's been awhile since I got busy with some cardio for a couple of reasons:

• I am not a huge fan of cardio despite knowing how good it is for me and my health. There, I said it. 
• I have a few physical limitations (that's a WHOLE other post...) that make walking or swimming pretty much my only options for cardio. Oh, how I miss dancing...
• I do NOT enjoy walking in cold weather due to previously mentioned physical limitations.
• And if I'm going to be 100% honest, I have some pretty lazy tendencies. Hello, my name is Melissa and I LOVE Netflix. (I'm working on that one by starting this blog and trying to make myself more accountable by sharing my experiences with others.)

Okay, so now that my list of excuses has been exposed, let me tell you what I'm doing to try to fight the battle of the bulge and GET MOVING!

I decided to order some Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds DVDs and new pair of athletic shoes. Who doesn't love a reason to buy new shoes?? Anyway, I ordered two different DVDs just to help mix things up and not get too bored doing the same routines over & over. Because we all know that when we get bored with an exercise routine, we tend to give it up. Or at least, I know I do. So, I put my Amazon Prime to good use and ordered:

• Walk Away the Pounds Ultimate Collection and
• Just Walk - Walk Off Fat Fast

So, last night I did the 1 Mile workout on the Walk Away The Pounds DVD while my son cheered me on. (It's pretty awesome having your very own personal cheerleader!) I really wasn't sure what to expect, so I just jumped right in. The workout was a perfect way for me to get back to cardio. It raised my heart rate and made me sweat just enough to let me know that I was OUT OF SHAPE! But that's okay. I already knew that. That's kinda the whole point of all of this. The main thing is I am MOVING AGAIN!!! And I intend to keep it moving. 

This is my journey. Thanks for coming along with me.