For exercise, I joined a gym. Today I swam laps for 25 minutes. Tomorrow I am attempting some cardio/strength training by way of the treadmill and the resistance machines. I'm a little nervous because it's been a long time since I've been on a treadmill and the people that are at the gym at my hour are SERIOUS about it. I know full-well that I will not last as long as I would like before getting worn out, but every little bit counts I realize. I am meeting a trainer on Friday to get a fitness evaluation (I've never been so excited to flunk something!) and then I'm planning on scheduling 2 additional trainer sessions on August 1 and September 1. I figure having those on the schedule will help to keep me motivated - and make sure that I'm making progress.

My plan is to go every week day - instead of saying 3 times a week. The second I let myself say "only 3 times", then you can bet I'll find excuses not to go. So - my plan is to swim 2x and to do the treadmill/strength 3x - and then - especially during the summer where it's easy to swim with the kids - make sure I do something active on weekends.