I have decided that I need to pep up my workout. What I need is something that will help balance the cardio of the treadmill and give me more strength. So I’m borrowing my husband’s dumbbells. I’ve done my research and hope to be able to get my arms in shape along with all of the other untoned body parts. But I’m going to pace myself. No overdoing it (already had a taste of what too much, too fast can do (like when I cleaned  the yard). Only two to five pounds to start with should be enough.

I’ve checked out Jillian’s exercises and found there is much I can do with a set of dumbbells. I’ll switch it up, like suggested, so I work out different body parts and not wear out one set of muscles. That’s the new in the exercise department.

For the snacking, I have a bad habit that I am still craving something sweet after dinner. On occassion, I give in so I don’t binge on whatever I find. One treat – like one piece of chocolate – then off I go. Well, better said than done. So I’ve taken to chewing gum after dinner. It actually seems to help. It’s sugar-free and had a sweetness to it. Plus the sensation of a “clean mouth”  makes it less likely that I will snack.

So far so good. Every day is a learning experience. I continue to read articles, other blogs, and recipes. There’s so much information about exercise and dieting that it can be overwhelming. I am going to consult some professionals, hopefully a nutritionist, to help me wade through the conflicting information.

Until then, pep up the workout…