I am really starting to see a BIG difference in how my clothing fits me. As I dig into old plastic containers in the back of my closet and in my garage, I am amazed at how I am able to bring back some old, but still fashionable and stylish clothing! There are even certain pieces that were previously too tight, that at the beginning of My Journey finally fit, that are now loosening up! Ring the alarm, this is exciting news!!!
So here’s a little update…..Last night at the gym, I tried a new elliptical machine. Last week when I first tried it, it was so hard, I could only manage to do one minute on it, and even that was killing me. Last night, I was able to do three minutes! I am so proud of myself. For those of you who may not know, an elliptical machine is a stationary exercise machine used to simulate walking or running without causing excessive pressure to the joints, hence decreasing the risk of impact injuries. It takes some getting used to, however it is a very difficult and intense workout. After about 2 minutes on it, I feel like I am about to pass out! However, I am not giving up, I am going to take my time and build up my stamina. Outside of my favorite exercise machine, the treadmill, I also lift weights using this machine that has two very thick ropes attached to a pulley that is attached to weights. I don’t know what it’s called, but I do know that I lift about 50-60 pounds, doing about 2 reps of 50 at a time. This machine works my arms, helping to reduce the size of my ‘unwanted, underarm wings’….where I am also starting to see some improvement. I never really realized the powerful impact of exercise, or the way weights actually tone your body. It was so foreign to me. I am so amazed.
As far as my eating habits are concerned, I am pretty comfortable where I am. I usually start the day with a piece of fruit and some coffee. By the time I get to work, I have two hard boiled eggs. Half way between the hard boiled eggs and lunch, I usually have either string cheese or yogurt. For lunch, it’s the regular, spinach and chicken, unless I get really creative and have cabbage and chicken! A few hours later, just before I leave the office for the day, I’ll have some more string cheese, or a yogurt or sometimes 10 Baked Lays potato chips. My challenge is the time between leaving the office, going to the gym on potentially an empty stomach and my last meal being around 9 or 9:30 after getting home from the gym. Any suggestions? I certainly welcome your thoughts.
Well, that’s it for today. As always, I ask you to keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Also, please keep the feedback, encouragement and words of wisdom coming…I thrive off of it!
Stay tuned….there’s more to come…..as I move forward on, My Journey.
So here’s a little update…..Last night at the gym, I tried a new elliptical machine. Last week when I first tried it, it was so hard, I could only manage to do one minute on it, and even that was killing me. Last night, I was able to do three minutes! I am so proud of myself. For those of you who may not know, an elliptical machine is a stationary exercise machine used to simulate walking or running without causing excessive pressure to the joints, hence decreasing the risk of impact injuries. It takes some getting used to, however it is a very difficult and intense workout. After about 2 minutes on it, I feel like I am about to pass out! However, I am not giving up, I am going to take my time and build up my stamina. Outside of my favorite exercise machine, the treadmill, I also lift weights using this machine that has two very thick ropes attached to a pulley that is attached to weights. I don’t know what it’s called, but I do know that I lift about 50-60 pounds, doing about 2 reps of 50 at a time. This machine works my arms, helping to reduce the size of my ‘unwanted, underarm wings’….where I am also starting to see some improvement. I never really realized the powerful impact of exercise, or the way weights actually tone your body. It was so foreign to me. I am so amazed.
As far as my eating habits are concerned, I am pretty comfortable where I am. I usually start the day with a piece of fruit and some coffee. By the time I get to work, I have two hard boiled eggs. Half way between the hard boiled eggs and lunch, I usually have either string cheese or yogurt. For lunch, it’s the regular, spinach and chicken, unless I get really creative and have cabbage and chicken! A few hours later, just before I leave the office for the day, I’ll have some more string cheese, or a yogurt or sometimes 10 Baked Lays potato chips. My challenge is the time between leaving the office, going to the gym on potentially an empty stomach and my last meal being around 9 or 9:30 after getting home from the gym. Any suggestions? I certainly welcome your thoughts.
Well, that’s it for today. As always, I ask you to keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Also, please keep the feedback, encouragement and words of wisdom coming…I thrive off of it!
Stay tuned….there’s more to come…..as I move forward on, My Journey.
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