Chez FitMercy

I had been off working out for two days (self imposed rest), I think it's GS or.... that is too early to start misbehaving though. Anyways, I did the exercise I was supposed to do yesterday this morning, it was not sweaty [the weather was cold] but my heart rate was high [I will try that again] and I felt a little dizzy so I stopped. It's my IF day (spiritual though) [don't mind my abbv today]. You are not to understand it. I think my blog is more like a diary, Ok, a fitness diary or something like that. Or fitness rantings. Or fitness babblings. Or fitness gleanings. Whatever... I love that I am doing this and I can only see a end that is not near soon. To cut the long story short, I took off from where I stopped with my streak this morning. I am most definitely working my way up. SEE YOU AT THE TOP OF THE LADDER OF FITNESS AND STRENGTH.

I just stumbled on some articles now and after reading them, I am getting to the point where I know why I have been on a plateau for more than 2 years... I have been consistently working out to maintain my weight and be healthy (That is actually the initial goal, just exercise to be healthy) but now I want to lose weight and it is going to be better I up my workout sessions and more period of cardio/HIIT sessions too. These are some facts I gathered: Stay Healthy - 20+ minutes a day/5 days a week (moderate exercise) Maintain Weight - 45 - 60 minutes a day/5 days a week (moderate/high intensity exercise) Weight Loss - 60 - 90 minutes a day/5 days a week (high intensity exercise) http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/How-Much-Should-You-Exercise-Lose-Weight-20090267 I need a greater determination into this journey, I am tired of this front and back position on my weight loss. If I wish to do it, let it be done if not let it stay.

HIIT is my intention for today and I wish to use myself less so that I can do this tonight. I rested on our independence yesterday [not intentional]. I will most definitely resume today. I love my life. What do you do to nagging friendships. It's so hard to tell them they are a nuisance to my life. Ish

Wishing all Nigerians a Happy Independence today.

It's a confession but I tend to like these women, mark my words LIKE. I don't know them beyond the TV, am not sure they have too great lives other than the fact that they are famous actresses. Maybe someday I will know why I like them, that is a story for another day. Jessica Alba   Emma Stone