In the end I’m more surprised that I’m still at the exercise. I’ve been tracking my food intake (and watching it) since December 7th, but it took until January 7th to make the concerted effort to exercise every day. The goal is 60 minutes (preferably on the treadmill) with a want of 90 minutes. I suppose that’s to make it attainable. If I want, I’ll eventually take a day of rest each week. So far though I don’t feel I need one, and I’m actually afraid to take one. I know I should do more strength training, but I find with my weight that a lot of things aren’t possible. Push-ups are a no-no at the moment. I was doing a toning DVD this morning which includes work with weights or resistance bands, stretching, lunges, squats and push-ups. After the first set of push-ups I had to admit that I wasn’t going to do that part of the DVD. I did other things in that space. I’m not sure after more than 40 years of punishment that my knees will take push-ups just yet. And I can’t do them on the typical toes. It didn’t seem to effect the workout too much as I did very much so break a sweat.
And now I’ve done 60 minutes on the treadmill, and considering another 30. Although I’ve technically already done my 90 minutes, so I might just call it a day. We’ll see in another 15 minutes or so. I’m a bit tired, but not over the top tired, so I might do that extra 30 minutes. I’m actually so happy that I bought the treadmill (back when I could afford it).
Update: I did finish another 30 minutes (what the hell, it wasn’t even 4:30, I had the time).
mizu - once I added the incline to my walking I got that treadmill high I used to get. I think that makes it easier to get on each day. I know by the end of the 30 (or 45) mins I’ll have worked up a sweat and feel great. Of all the things I bought when money was no object, this was definitely the best. Well, okay, the trip last year was a once in a lifetime thing, but the treadmill is good as well. I’m only sorry that the old camera wasn’t replaced before I left. At that point the money wouldn’t have been an issue (hell, I bought a new video iPod for myself and a mini for my mother), now it is. The old camera still works, but doesn’t take pictures unless you’re holding onto it (and squeezing slightly). I decided once I’m down to maybe 300 I’ll find the money to buy a new one. I have old progress pictures (somewhere on a backup DVD) that might go down to 280, but I’m doing more exercise earlier this time. I might try a few in front of a mirror just for the hell of it.
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