I went and worked out at the Rec. Center today even though I wasn't really feeling it. I had been up until after 4am last night, trying to get a paper done. I was tired.
I got on the treadmill first thing and kept thinking "Ugh, I don't want to be here." I pushed myself though and made it through 20+ minutes on the treadmill. Then my exercise buddy and I went and worked out on the machines. The Rec. Center was a pretty happening place today - busier than the past few times we had been there. We still managed to get in a good work out though, and I started feeling better about being there. I guess I was waking up. I am getting more and more comfortable with the machines and how to adjust everything so I get a good work out. Melanie, my exercise buddy, noticed that a lot of the machines had smaller 5 pound weights that can be adjusted so you can have just a little more or little less weight. She is a lot smarter about the exercise machines than me =) That's a good thing because sometimes the lowest weight isn't enough and the next one up isn't enough.
Now my challenge will be to on Wednesday when I will be by myself because Melanie can't make it. I have to keep going. Plus sometime soon I want to get on my wii and weigh myself. Not that I will publish my weight - heck NO! But I would like to start monitoring my progress.
That's impressive that you can work out in a gym. For some reason, I've always liked exercising outside.
ReplyDeleteI used to prefer outside activities when I was a kid. It was easy to exercise then. I like to walk/hike, swim, canoe, and bike but I don't do nearly enough.
ReplyDeleteYou can do it! I began swimming this year, as I have a bit of trouble riding bikes with my right leg being weak. But-I have to say that once you get into the groove of working out, it can become contagious! I feel better after a swim, and "scheduling" it into my day makes it easier. If you ever need a "back up-buddy", let me know, as I could use another friend to get my butt in gear on the days I cant work out closer to home!
ReplyDeleteIt's good to monitor your progress because then you can see what is working and what's not working. Plus, when you keep losing it'll encourage you to lose more! I've been exercising a lot lately... almost too much. Keep up the good work =)
ReplyDeleteThanks everybody for your comments and encouragement. It really means a lot to me.
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