October 12

Went to the gym this morning and did the treadmill; one hour at 3.0 mph, variety program.  Now yesterday I put in my age and weight before I selected the variety program, and I didn't get any inclines over 4.  Today I chose the variety program before I put in my weight and age, and had lots of incline in the 5 and 6 range.  Interesting discrepancy...  Regardless, I used the three miles to calibrate my pedometer.  I came out with an average of 28.8; my pedometer was already set up for a 29" stride, so I was right on the money.  The treadmill readout also told me I burned 583.6 calories, and I did a total of 6550 steps in the three miles (started with 1180 & finished with 7730).  My pedometer gives me slightly less calories - in the high 400s, if I remember correctly.  Oh, I got to watch more agility, too.

Before leaving the gym, I signed up for tomorrow night's "Fight Like a Girl" breast cancer fundraiser.   They're holding a kickboxing class as an American Cancer Society fundraiser.  I also signed up (after consulting her) DD and one of DD's friends.  My friend from down the street may come as well!  Gonna be fun! 

My iPod program Lose It says kickboxing can burn up to 1100 calories an hour.  That sounds like a lot of sweating.

I also went for a walk around the block with DH this afternoon.  I'm ready for a nap.  I'm logging everything in the Lose It program on my iPod, and staying within the calorie limit.  I've felt a little hungry, but I know I'll adjust.

As of 5 PM, I have:
Water - check!  Both bottles.
Gym - check!
10K steps - check! and then some. (16,190 and I haven't even done evening barn chores yet!)