I need to get back into strength training!

Yesterday I FINALLY worked out!!! (other than running) It has been quite a long time since I actually did a work out. And boy could I feel it when I stepped out of bed this morning! I just did one of the Jillian Michael's DVD workouts I have. I have really noticed my pants starting to get tighter... okay not starting - they ARE tighter, I have a whole side of my closet that has pants that I can't really fit in anymore. I've been good with cardio all summer... but that really just doesn't cut it with me. I do best when I am building muscle. And from what I've read - that is what helps, muscle burns more than fat and having a muscle filled body is what keeps me toned and able to fit in my clothes, lol. It's just a matter of getting back into the habit of lifting and doing strength training.

I was sweatin pretty hard yesterday! I couldn't believe how hard the work out was and my average HR was only in the 140s! I'm used to running and keeping my heart rate around 170... but this workout felt much harder than a run.
54.15
435 calories
Max HR: 179
Avg: 147

Here are two of my past runs I hadn't logged yet:
October 6th; Tuesday. I ran the 5K loop around our house. I brought Harpo with me and I was hoping to make a good time. But I guess the increase of speed caused harpo's belly to move around a bit because he ended up having to stop and poop which did NOT help our time, lol.
33.09
429 calories
Max HR: 199
Avg HR: 186

October 8th; Friday. My mom was here, we went to Lake Calhoun and I ran around while she walked and enjoyed the lake view.
32.14
410 calories
Max HR: 196
Avg HR: 185