I started my challenge off right by heading to the gym for lunch, a first on many levels. I managed to get in 3.5 miles in 40 minutes. day 1-complete!
I totally need a lesson on machines...I am clueless. I could barely figure out how to work the treadmill so just did the "quick start" to go! And I realized I definitely like running outside better! Am going to need to figure out different things to do so I don't burn out on the treadmill!
I am not the biggest person in the gym. Big change from probably 4 months ago! And helped with the whole "gym intimidation" factor...
I made it back to ww today after skipping 2 weeks due to vacation....and had lost 4.8lbs! I now have about 12lbs to go before the first big goal. I can do this!!
I need to bring make-up remover with me. Raccoon eyes is not a good look for going back to work.
I wish the towels were softer. And bigger.
Some people have no modesty! Even in small spaces...grab a towel, people! ;-)
Apparently my hair looked good with the very rough dry I did after work out. A co-worker complimented my new hair-do, ha ha!
But all and all, it wasn't too bad. I wasn't totally scared being there...and it felt good to get the exercise DONE for the day.
How did you do on your first day of the challenge??
Thursday, September 1, 2011
observations from the gym
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At first I was too tired do anything when I got home from work but my Luke wanted to ride the elliptical machine so I went up with him and rode the bike for 20 minutes. That was not enough time to get a piece of my star in the President's challenge but it was something. This morning I did my 25 minute run - I'm almost back up to where I was at.
ReplyDeleteAnyway sorry for the book... thanks again for organizing this and I'm impressed with your gym membership. Way to go!!!
Unfortunately, all I did was clean house vigorously in preparation for the maid. I tried to take the stairs quicker than normal and I even worked up a sweat. Hoping to get a workout in this evening after I put the kids down.
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