Today's the day, folks! I started really exercising. I have been walking since surgery but the skin is starting to sag and my weight is not falling off me a quickly as it was the first few weeks. So it was time to stop grumbling and complaining and get my butt to the gym.
The first day wasn't nearly as hard as I thought it would be. That is probably because the last time I worked out I was 50 pounds heavier and couldn't breathe to save my life. I got a sharp horrible cramp in my "barbie crease" (where your leg meets your torso... like where Barbie's legs bend... Don't ask...) and cut my walking/running in half. That's right- running! I've always wanted to be a runner and now I'm finally going to try. Then I did lots of arm exercises and some stretching.
Then instead of coming home, eating something, and hitting the couch, I worked out in the yard. I have honestly spent more time in the yard this year than ever in my life. I mowed the whole yard and helped my husband weed eat. I really want/need to start my garden... maybe Tuesday.
It feels really good to get that "day 1" out of the way!! If you haven't started exercising yet, you should. I know, "Hello I'm pot, meet Kettle"... but really, it gave me so so so much more energy today and over 1/2 the day is still left!
Are you trying the C25K program? I found that a great way to start running. I'm doing my run today and then on to the yard work myself if the rain holds off a little longer.
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