So I titled my gym log "I Want My Body!" because one of my favorite workout videos is Tamilee Webb's "I Want That Body", and darn it, I want my own body, not somebody else's, and I want it to be strong and healthy and look good.

Is that too much to ask?

My other favorite workout is a kickboxing video called "Tai Fit".

My routine is as follows, rotating every day....

15" I Want That Body Abs or Hard Abs & 35" Tai Fit

And on the off days....

15" I Want That Body Abs or Hard Abs, 15" I Want That Body Arms with 2 8 lb weights & 35" Tai Fit.

I want this to be my daily base plus add other things for other times of the day. This is my wakeup routine... workout shortly after 6 am, then cook breakfast for the family, pack dh's lunch, get the kids dressed and off to school, and get back for work at 8:30 am.

Weekends dh and I have been taking dance lessons and sometimes I go swimming.

This is day 22 of my do-exercise-every-day personal challenge. I've also registered on the Presidential Physical Fitness site for their Active Lifestyles challenge. So far so good. Since March 15th I'm around the 93rd percentile compared to other folks my age, or even the entire roster of folks who participate, so I can't complain.

Got in the rotation workout this morning, but seemed a little more tired than usual. My throat was a little sore, and I have a little congestion so I think I'm getting my son's cold. Took some "WalPhed" (best decongestant - pseudoephedrine + guaifinasen) and feel a little better. Need my hot coffee and eggs to get me going this am. I think I forgot to take my supplements last night .

My Supplement Regimen:

MSM
Glucosamine/Chondritin
L-Carnitine
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Atkins Essential Oils
Vitamin C
CoQ10
Atkins Basic # 3

Keto OJ after workout (has L-glutamine).

Got in my workout despite my brewing cold. Don't have as much energy as usual, but got through it. Keto OJ feels really good after the workout.

Measurements - 37 - 29 - 38.

Went to the gym tonight. Tried out a cross trainer... not sure if it is the same as an elliptical. Felt so good, even with the cold.

Way to go, Bea! You're doing great!

I was tired this morning but made it through the workout! Had to take a nap today this afternoon. I wasn't very hungry today. Ate under 900 calories which is odd for me. For some reason my appetite has gone down almost in proportion to the upswing in exercise.

Still no net weight loss. Clocked in at 157 this morning. Ketones high.

Still battling that cold.

Geez. Can't believe it is 26 days of exercise. I think I'm more irritable, however these days.

Clocked in at 156 this morning. Moderate ketones.

I am starting to see some nice arm definition, particularly triceps. I'm wondering how the bf shrinkage is going to work in those loose fatty skin areas, particularly under the arms, the inner thighs, and the abdomen. These are my trouble spots. I'm hoping that the weight loss and bf percentage going down will melt some of this away and that I am young enough to have elastic enough skin to have it shrink down.

Went to the gym at lunch and braved the crowds to do 30 minutes on the elliptical. That thing sure does give a workout.

I'm starting to really notice body definition. I wonder how long it will take to get buff?? It will be four weeks of all-over-body conditioning on Sunday, but I know I've got a lot further to go.

After people-watching at the gym (what else is there to do for 30 minutes on the elliptical but watch tv or read) I started not feeling as bad about my own body. There is some evil pleasure in seeing otherwise thin women with cellulite .

The problem I foresee are the darn crowds! Trying to capture a machine is a tough call.

Day 28 - 4 weeks down!

Ketones moderate, weight = 155.2.

Got 15" abs, 15" arms, 35" tai fit, 90" dancing in today.

I'm missing that elliptical machine! I was hoping to make some time for swimming this week but didn't get to it. Too much going on with the kids.

I didn't log Day 27, but here it is:

15" hard abs, 35" tai fit.

Ketones moderate, weight = 154.8