The true reason that Planet Fitness rocks isn’t the admittedly super-low monthly fee of $10, though that certainly ranks high on my list. For me, PF’s most appealing asset is the row of shiny new treadmills equipped with dual personal fans.

I am not saying that running is any more fun just because I get to push a button and be instantly rewarded with a gust of cool air, but it sure does make it a great deal more pleasant, especially during HIIT running sessions when I feel like the top of my head and the soles of my feet are burning up.

The ellipticals and bicycles, alas, lack this wonderful amenity, which might explain why my Mizuno-shod feet keep carrying me toward the treadmill row for cardio.

I saw a sign on the bulletin board announcing that the group fitness room will be converted into a cardio studio soon. I’ve been told that cardio studios are the way to go, but if there aren’t any fans on the equipment, I really don’t know if I can spend 30+ minutes in a poorly-ventilated room with a dozen cardio bunnies.

2/12/06 Report
(*Diet and workout details omitted by agreement with trainer)
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Nutrition:

Meals - On plan
Water - 11 cups

Regular (Non-Plan) Daily Supplements - multivitamin with iron, calcium 600 + D

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Workout:

Weights - Rest Day
Cardio - Rest Day

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The Awful Truth:
1. Nothing!

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Brownie Points:
1. Cooked even MORE chicken.
2. Finally replaced inkjet printer cartridges so I can print in color again.

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Short-term Goals:
1. Work on paper doll sketches.
2. Fix remaining issues with Joomla migration at Pinkdumbbells.com.
3. Locate new Events module for PDB.
4. Upgrade Community Builder component at PDB.
5. Set up archived version of The Training Journal forum at PDB from Hershey Girl’s backup.
6. Upgrade Wordpress to 2.0.
7. Finish veggie planting and put in flowers.