Motivation Running Low

I want to exercise, I have plans to exercise. Have I actually exercised today? No.
I have no excuses. I know I need to and it makes me feel better, but some days getting myself going is the hardest part.
I did do something to benefit my health today. I went and purchased a (cheap) pedometer. I've been walking around our property and I have no idea what the distance is, so I bought a pedometer that not only measures steps but also distance. So we'll see how the pedometer works for me. I'm hoping that seeing that I'm no where near the 10,000 steps recommended will help motivate me to walk a lot more.
I've also been looking into purchasing an elliptical machine, but those suckers are expensive. So now I'm thinking about joining a gym...I just need something for days when it is raining. I need way more cardio than I'm getting now so I have to do something.

Back At It

I have to admit, I have had a hard time the past few days getting motivated to exercise.  Like I said before, getting fit is more important to me than getting skinny so I really have to exercise! I've been recording my stress levels and quality of sleep and I'm amazed at the relationship between the two.  My stress has been pretty high the past few days and I haven't slept well, which makes it hard for me to get going.
Well I did it today. I ate my salad for lunch, ate a few raisins and then got to work. Sparkpeople.com has been awesome about helping me come up with an exercise plan. The main thing about the site that annoys me is that it won't schedule me strength training for two days in a row. Maybe I shouldn't be doing two days in a row but that should be up to me. I found that I can override that rule and pick my own strength exercises, and that's what I do.  I've been doing modified planks, crunches and squats at least a few everyday.  Plus I stretch everyday.  I feel stronger everyday, but I have a long way to go.
Today I was wanting to squeeze in some time walking too.  As I don't have access to a treadmill or a vehicle, I made use of the acre we live on.  (Can't walk down the road; I live in the country, people let their dogs run wild.) I started last week walking twice around the acre and I was hoping to do more today, but I couldn't do it.  Two laps around had my lungs and calves burning.  I may go back out this afternoon and try to squeeze in a couple more laps.
So I am making a pledge to myself to try to walk a little everyday. I know my little Jack Russell Terrier will be glad, he loves walking with me!