Back On The Treadmill Again

[noflyingfan]

Just when I was feeling terribly fluffy and getting to the point where I didn't like myself so much in the mirror anymore, in steps the gym I used to go to with a former member sale.

For 15 bucks a month, I have full use of the gym once again. I have a little bit of extra money these days, and I really want to pay more toward my credit cards, but if I'm firm with myself and cut back on other things, I can afford $15 a month for the gym. Plus, pretty soon, the weather is going to be getting cold, and I need a way to work out during the winter. I've done a pretty good job at staying healthy with exercise, and I really want to keep it that way.

Hopefully, I'll have some weight loss to report in the coming months!

[StPeteMark]

A very good investment, especially since directly benefits you and it's at a bargain price! For without good health, everything else becomes unimportant.

Some tips: treadmill on an empty stomach, but drink a couple of glasses of water first. Also, keep drinking water at regular intervals. If you haven't already, work up to a sweat and set your minimum time at 20 minutes...that is when the aerobic benefits start. My treadmill workouts are 1 hour with a 5 minute cool down...several times a week.

Keep up the good work!!!

[noflyingfan]

Thanks for the tips. I typically do 20-40 minutes and then do some light weightlifting.

I've been to the gym twice this week (and went running once on my own, in my neighborhood), and I already feel different. It's all psychological, of course, but it's amazing how much you don't realize you've missed it.

Which is a huge shock to me, of course, because I used to hate to exercise. I still hate to exercise, but I now feel so much better for doing it. Sort of like taking NyQuil -- the stuff tastes like crap going down, but you're much better for it in the long run.

[JPenny]

Since my trip to Phoenix, I've only walked a couple times. I'll get back going on tomorrow. My stress level has been WAY too high since coming back home, and I just didn't have the emotional energy it takes to get up and out there early in the morning. But things were better today, so I'll go for it tomorrow. I do enjoy my early morning walks, and now it's getting much cooler here (how 'bout where you are, Kelley?!). And yes, I do take my iPod with me--I'd hate to walk without it!

Good job to you, Kelley!!! You need to give me some weight tips for a girl stuck at home. I do have some hand weights, but haven't started any program with them. Not really sure what to do with them . . .

Have a great week!

Jean :wave:

[WillFlyToDisney]

Jean - Actually that was Erika that posted first on this thread (she is noflyingfan). :)

I am sitting here eating Candy Corn (my fall obsession) and my treadmill is across the room with my daughter's dress up clothes hung up on the rails. :rolleyes:

Charleston is much cooler so we moved the Mama cat and the 2 new kitties back out to the Florida room today so they would have more room and lots more sunshine.

I wish we lived closer so we could walk together!

Kelley

[Jeff California]

I have been curling weights lately. Just yesterday I did 53 reps with 7 beers:cheers: I suppose I would get better results if I were curling water to my mouth instead... I have 700 sq. ft. of river rock being delivered here tomorrow.. I am going to be hurting for not keeping in shape..:cry: