I've recently started making some physical exercise a more routine part of my life. I need some "me" time and to do something to feel good about me. That I need to loose weight is no secret; but I know for me, if I go all out right from the gate I'll quickly loose interest. So I'm going slow and just making little changes first. I'm not even thinking about the number on the scale.
I really am out of shape. I know if I take a long walk I'll be tired. If it's uphill I'll need to stop to rest. I had a heart murmur that lasted until my early 20's but I've since been cleared of it. But as a kid I was told not to push it too hard; if it bothered me I was told to stop. I wish I'd never heard that. It makes me feel like I've got farther to climb than others. So I'm doing it "my way."
Step one is making my exercise bike a part of my day. This is the first week I've been on it every day. I'm able to read on my kindle while I ride and it's a tremendous help. I can see a TV; but it's not as helpful as reading. It's low strain and I can go at my own pace and I like that. But I still get my heart rate up. I don't expect to increase my intensity with that for a bit. My problem with the bike is that the seat HURTS!! Even with an extra bike seat on top. It's an upright bike which is fine. But the first few minutes today especially were hard to get myself settled on it. I have to change positions every 10 minutes or so. I'm not sure if I can do anything about that. After I get off I find my seat has also gone to sleep. Talk about a bizarre feeling!! Is it there? Is it not there?
Someday I hope to bring my treadmill back into the picture and DH's Total Gym for some weight training. But that's putting the cart before the horse.
My other problem; wanting to drift right off to sleep once I'm done! And for several hours afterward. I have 2 small, active kids and they are up from nap time not long after I finish. I'm sitting here trying to keep my eyes open! I used to do Pilate's when that was the big thing and there were times I'd finish the last exercise, lay back on the floor and fall right to sleep! I'd move my bike time to after they are in bed; but I'm afraid I'd use being tired as an excuse.
So that's where I am in the changes for me. I do not want to give up on doing this for myself. Whats do they say? 21 days to create a habit? I've got a bit to go; but I'm taking it one day at a time and trying to laugh at myself in the meantime!
I really am out of shape. I know if I take a long walk I'll be tired. If it's uphill I'll need to stop to rest. I had a heart murmur that lasted until my early 20's but I've since been cleared of it. But as a kid I was told not to push it too hard; if it bothered me I was told to stop. I wish I'd never heard that. It makes me feel like I've got farther to climb than others. So I'm doing it "my way."
Step one is making my exercise bike a part of my day. This is the first week I've been on it every day. I'm able to read on my kindle while I ride and it's a tremendous help. I can see a TV; but it's not as helpful as reading. It's low strain and I can go at my own pace and I like that. But I still get my heart rate up. I don't expect to increase my intensity with that for a bit. My problem with the bike is that the seat HURTS!! Even with an extra bike seat on top. It's an upright bike which is fine. But the first few minutes today especially were hard to get myself settled on it. I have to change positions every 10 minutes or so. I'm not sure if I can do anything about that. After I get off I find my seat has also gone to sleep. Talk about a bizarre feeling!! Is it there? Is it not there?
My other problem; wanting to drift right off to sleep once I'm done! And for several hours afterward. I have 2 small, active kids and they are up from nap time not long after I finish. I'm sitting here trying to keep my eyes open! I used to do Pilate's when that was the big thing and there were times I'd finish the last exercise, lay back on the floor and fall right to sleep! I'd move my bike time to after they are in bed; but I'm afraid I'd use being tired as an excuse.
So that's where I am in the changes for me. I do not want to give up on doing this for myself. Whats do they say? 21 days to create a habit? I've got a bit to go; but I'm taking it one day at a time and trying to laugh at myself in the meantime!