It's been a while. After squandering the summer, I finally dragged my butt into the gym tonight. It's a bittersweet moment. I am happy I worked out; I am extremely disappointed with myself that it took four months to make it happen.

Today I walked two miles on the treadmill. I cranked up the incline to 10%, although for most of the time, it was six-eight percent. My walking speed was four miles per hour for most of the walk. I ran (6) for about a half lap, then back it down.

My heart rate was pretty good at about 130 bpm.

After the treadmill, I worked my abs on a couple machines. I did three sets of 10 on each. I began at 70 pounds, increased to 90, then 100. For the crunches, I finished off with a fourth set of five at 110 pounds.

My daughter went with me and had a blast in the Child Watch program as I worked out with a neighbor friend of mine.