First Workout - Am I really THAT out of shape? |
Our first workout as a group was both exciting (love the girls) and challenging (how many lunges are actually possible in one hour?). This was Sunday and now on Tuesday morning I’m just starting to get the feeling back in my thighs. The workout was robust in that we challenged all the areas of our body in a “circuit training” fashion…however, the little things like making sure you ate before the workout or had enough water during the hour are the ones that will get you in the end. Though the exercises looked easy when our fabulous trainer did them (what, only a 5 lb weight? No problem!)…the repetition was killer. I laughed at the beginning when our trainer said “when you leave here don’t forget to hold onto the handrail down the stairs.” I was not laughing at the end when I had to use two hands on that rail.
The endorphins kicked in as I got in the car and I felt amazing the rest of the day. I have to try to remember how great I feel after I work out…why can’t I remember this when I really need to inspire myself to get into my workout clothes? Does anybody out there have any good advice on how to propel yourself into working out when you don’t feel like it?
January 9th, 2007 at 2:03 pm
Seriously, my quadsm my thighs are killing me… I feel like someone beat them with a BAT, is that how you feel? I walk like an 80-year old and crawl into my chair and car like I’m about to break… talk about your body being in shock… I think my legs are born again… Wednesday’s workout better knock the shock out or else I’m totally done!!
January 9th, 2007 at 2:04 pm
You did an awesome job and were an inspiration to me. We are in this together.
I’ll see you tomorrow.
Veronica
January 9th, 2007 at 6:27 pm
This is going to sound crazy but working out first thing in the morning is pretty much the only way for me to get myself to the gym. I just get up and go while I’m still half asleep. If I try to go later in the day I spend the entire day thinking of why I shouldn’t go. And then…voila…I don’t go!
January 9th, 2007 at 6:27 pm
Mary Ellen - but of course you are a fabulous!…I know you can do this (having seen you wittle away after getting back into an exercise program). All the best to you - you are setting a great example for those wonderful girls of yours…..you are super woman!!!!
January 9th, 2007 at 9:04 pm
Thanks so much guys. Can I just say it is a bit excruciating to see myself on this site every day looking like a wide angle lens ate me for breakfast? Thank you for the positive comments–they will truly keep me going. Carol, your recent 30 lb loss is such an inspiration and Kristine, losing 3 pounds in one week is fantastic. Veronica and Cecilia–we will get there too I know it.
January 11th, 2007 at 3:24 am
Mary Ellen, I’m baaaaaack! New York was a great experience (work, work, work) and I know I missed the beginning of the end–the first 2 workouts. I can’t wait to join in the groans. I know that the only thing that will get me to work this hard is 1) just doing it–no excuses, moods or distractions. And 2) going through everything with all of you.
Til then…
January 11th, 2007 at 7:19 am
Mary Ellen - You are so beautiful inside AND out and I’m inspired by your efforts. I will follow your progress and please know that you have a real ‘cheerleader’ down in ATL that is supporting you…one who KNOWS you can do this. You have unlimited potential…unleash it and show the world what I already know..you’re a star! Good luck girl!