Working out

I have started working out again. 2 years ago I was in the best shape I have been in since having kids. I had lost 30 lbs and was fit. I was able to run and play with my kids. Then my Dad got sick and it all went out the window. Depression hit. I gained back 25 of the 30 lbs. 

Now I am ready to get my butt back in gear. I can't run like I did (bad knees), but I am not using that as an excuse to sit on my rear. I am speed walking on my treadmill, and using the incline as well. I have been burning 250+ calories for 40 minutes of exercise. (I have a heart rate monitor. The calorie counter on the treadmill is WAY off.) 

Also, I just realized that I can watch workout videos on YouTube. (Yes, I was a little late to that party.) Like I said, I am pretty out of shape, so I am taking it slow. There is a video on YouTube called Tracy Anderson's sitting arms. Today was my 3rd time doing it, and my arms burned SO bad. I also have a Tracy Anderson DVD coming today. 

And the last thing I am doing is calorie counting. My Fitness Pal is one of my BFF's. I have the app on my iPhone and I would be lost without it. It has a bar code scanner which makes my life SO much easier.