ok, so i really need a pep talk-hahha!! i am well aware of how out of shape i am (couldn't tell you the last time i worked out) and how important it is to start a routine- fo rmy weight loss and for my own health. so, i recently got a bike and some aerobic dvds. i'm all siked up to start. today, i got on the bike for the first time. i almost got sick about halfway through my ride. i feel pretty pathetic right now. granted, it's 75 degrees out today and i have asthma and maybe i pushed myself a little too hard for the first time. but i really was only going about 15-20 minutes. it was all uphill, which i thought was the right idea. but i''m still feeling sick to my stomach, shaky (cuz i had to use my stupid medicine) and just plain embarassed.

i know sticking to it and letting it become a routine is key- because it will become routine. but i'm feeling pretty low right and sad right now. anyone else out there go through this? i feel absolutely hopeless at the moment. help!!!

Magpie, you just pushed yourself too hard! Please don't be ashamed to use your meds. They're important for your asthma. In time, you may not need them, but don't stress about it now.

Try working up to that rate slowly. Add a harder bit each day. I started out with the elliptical for 15 mins at a low rate. I worked up to 20, then 30, then I added interval training. I'm increasing my rate at the interval training right now. It just takes time.

Try some basic videos first...things like Walk Away The Pounds, maybe Pilates/yoga. Get things that have a beginner version. Search this forum for a great post on beginner videos from Aphil.

You'll get the hang of this, girl. Just take it easy, okay?

My advice, start slow. If you go crazy and wear yourself out or make yourself sick in the first couple workouts you won't want to do it again. Start so slow that you are embarrassed because you know you can do more then this. Then each week add a little more.

My first time riding a bike as an adult was about 10 years ago. I got on one, and only went around the block. I basically fell off the bike when I got back to the house, my legs were like jello I could barely walk into the house to collapse. It was only a 5 minute ride. So chear up! You're not alone. We've all been there.

Maybe begin with walking 15 min a day or 3 days a week and then start to add time and distance?
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Sarah

OMG Magpie, I know how you feel, I use to set myself up for failure by trying to do to much and then I would be bummed and send myself all these negative messages.. I'm starting out walking, increasing the miles and time periods, Adding some strength training , then will pop in a video and do the beginners versions... Baby steppin it!
Chin UP....

Start slow and increase your time when you are able to do so. Congrats to you for moving today! It will get easier over time In the meantime, hang in there!

I agree with the advice here. Start slowly and keep pushing yourself as your exercise routine becomes too easy.

I started out last June going to the track and walking for 30 minutes. As I walked the other walkers would pass me, but that was OK. I was there for the long haul and for the exercise. I graduated to more strenuous power walking workouts and was up to a 60 minutes workout at 4.5 miles per hour before I had surgery a few weeks ago.

Last fall, I also started strength and flexibility training. As that becomes easier, I increase the weights that I use.

When you exercise, though, be sure to incorporate cardio, strength and flexibility training for an overall healthy and buff you.