The first day is always the hardest...that at least, is what I'm telling myself. Today I started walking again. I had stopped walking in June because it was too hot for both me and the dogs. The dogs have pug like snouts and therefore are unable to get air in properly through their noses to cool them off efficiently. So when it becomes too hot, fat girl Dakota especially over-heats.
Since the weather has finally cooled down and I have gained 3 pounds I figured it was time to get back to it. I was dying. I thought it was going to kill me. Late last week I started running again at the gym, I was shocked how my endurance had faded. Today, it only proved further how bad I need to get back to it. So I've been running again and last night I worked out my legs at the gym, coupled with my first day walking and my legs are screaming.
I am a mess right now, and it doesn't feel good like it normally does. I am quite frustrated. While my heart is healthy and strong from doing intense cardio on the Step Mill machines at the gym (the step mill is like a rotating stair case that goes around and around and you've gotta keep going and keep up) my endurance is shot. I've slacked off and I've got to get back down to work.
The 3 pounds I've gained may not seem like a lot, but with my PCOS every pound matters. Especially now when we are trying to get pregnant again. So I have recommitted myself and feel as though I am back on track.
5 comments:
Good luck getting back on.
I'm fighting the same fight. I walked 3+ miles every day in London, but back here in D.C. I don't get much more than a half mile in. I need a serious gym supplement.
I'm proud of you for getting back to it! It is hard! :)
I thought you looked GREAT on Sunday! You actually looked like you lost weight since the last tie I saw you! It's funny isn't it? How going from exercise to another creates havoc to your system? I think that's a good system to SHOCK it by varying your exercises.
Well...I gained 10 lbs since last Nov after I lost 25! That sucks, but I'm going to JOIN YOU in this RENEWAL effort! On your marks...get set.....GO!!!!
Good job Liz! I would recommend you keep up with other exercise blogs. That's what I'm doing and it's very motivating. Here's mine if you want to read it :)
http://postpartumworkouts.blogspot.com/
Go you! It's hard at first--you'll get the hang of it :)
(But who am I kidding? I haven't stuck with a workout routine in... forever. I guess you can talk to John--he's been working out regularly for a while now)
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