- Made it to the Gym! by drpr
17 y
3,180 4 Messages Shown
Blog: Raw Odyssey
I had to fight with myself again to work out, but I convinced myself to
do a 6:15 a.m. workout. This time I used the gym at my complex. I prayed
and prayed that no one would be on the treadmill but someone was, so I
decided to torture myself with the elliptical trainer rather than
return home. The elliptical trainer burns more calories, which is a
good thing, but not all of them have the right "feel." This was one of
those trainers that just doesn't fit my body very well. Luckily the
person on the treadmill left after about 10 minutes so I finished my
workout by doing a walk at 3 to 3.2 mph, which was surprisingly easy.
My leap in ability reminded me of my previous experience with regular
workouts: after skipping two or three days I would hit a new level of
fitness- be able to go longer or faster or at a higher incline. Today
I found myself running for a tiny bit at 4 mph! (I remember that when
I was in shape I used to WALK at 4 mph for 45 minutes. It's hard to
imagine now, but I'm sure I'll be doing it again).
When I returned home from my workout I had oatmeal and yogurt with some
thawed blackberries. For lunch I went to a Chinese restaurant with a
co-worker and chose the mixed vegetables and white rice. Very tasty,
and healthier than what I really wanted: cashew chicken or General
Tso's chicken! I was proud for making the better choice, though. At
the end of the day I was short on fiber (19 grams) so I ate two pieces
of Ezekiel bread to add 6 grams. That's still low, but it puts me in
the recommended range.
In response to the question of whether I lift weights (see comments
below), I have thought of it but don't really want to do it until a
trainer has gone over the correct use of the machines at the gym. But
I do have access to dumbbells and could use those- I just haven't put a
plan together yet. My goal is to do weights three days a week, two of
them on days I don't do cardio.
I weighed myself and it appears I may be down a pound or two. Nothing
"counts" until Sunday, but it was nice to see. But I'll probably gain
it all back by Saturday, the way things have been going!!
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- keep it up! by Aharleygyrl
17 y
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| keep up the good work! the gym wiil probably put muscle on you and make you weigh more, but it will burn the fat eventually. it takes time.
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- Re: keep it up! by drpr
17 y
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| Yeah, I am very impatient. I see the future and want to be there already. I'm like that with everything! Thanks for the encouragement (and for leaving out the arachnid this time- haha!)
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