About a month ago I decided that I needed some exercising.  Addison was 15 months old and I hadn't lost the weight that I had wanted to.  I decided to get up at 6:00 before the kids woke up and go for a jog.  When I say jog, I mean mostly walking with a few minutes of jogging.  I hate exercising, but loved the time to myself.  Albuquerque is very pretty when the sun is just coming over the mountains, and the city lights are still on.  I walk up a hill with my back to the city and then when I reach the top, I turn around and get to see the view on the way down.  I loved the first few weeks, then lost interest and didn't want to get up in the morning.  Then, for my birthday, my husband got me a ipod nano.  So I figured since he spent the money, I need to use it and start jogging again.  It really was the best gift ever.  I forgot how much music moves and motivates me.  I have since downloaded several upbeat songs that get me moving in the morning and am trying to jog more than I walk.  GO ME!  Josh told me that he thinks I have lost weight just in this last week.  Thanks Babe.  That was exactly what I needed. 
A list of songs that get me moving:
A beautiful day  U2
Bleeding love Leona Lewis
Don't stop the music Rihanna (I pretend that my husband is dancing with me in this song)
The Story Brandi Carlile
I like to Move it (from Madagascar 2) will.i.am
Pocket full of Sunshine  Natasha Bedingfield
Some cool down songs:
Suite for Solo Cello No. 1 in G minor; Prelude  Yo-yo Ma
Dona Nobis Pacem  Also by Yo-yo Ma
This Saturday’s Recipes by The Pioneer Woman
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2 comments:
Hi Michele,
Yea! a new blog. I will be excited to read what is going on with the Staples family.
Good job for you, for getting the energy and motivation to go jogging. : )
Alisha
You were already hot girl!!!! I'm so proud of you.
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