I just came back from another swim. Shorter than yesterday's, but that's because I realized once I began that I am sore - I just couldn't tell till now because I wasn't using those muscles! So tell me, class, what would the cure for that be? Show of hands, please....
Anyhow, ludicrous as it may seem to someone who exercises regularly, for me to make it to the second day of exercising - on a Friday night, no less - is a milestone. I can't even recall how many times I stopped exercising after only doing it once! Including within the past week, when I went for a walk one day and somehow failed to go again even though it was a lovely restorative jaunt for me that included being accompanied home by a double rainbow.
And once again today I had to accept the whinging of my little voice (and I did agree with it that the suntan lotion smelled terrible) and get into the pool anyhow. Maybe that's what proponents of the "just do it" philosophy mean.
Tomorrow I give blood, so that will be tricky as I will have a genuine excuse not to exercise. I don't fancy having a rebleed in the water, EUW. And walking on a hot sunny day gives me heatstroke. Well - we shall see. Maybe a short walk or some gentle treading water or walking in the air-conditioned mall instead. Something. Not so much for the benefit as to keep developing the habit.
But today I am proud of me for exercising two days in a row - and sticking to my diet all day too. It may be too little too late for my weighing-in tomorrow, but next week will sure show a difference if I keep this up.
Now - bring on the weekend!
2 comments:
Great job, 2 days running is a start. You gotta start somewhere. Having a game plan for tomorrow is good to. The walk around the mall is a great idea. Or, go for your walk in the morning before you give blood...unless you aren't a morning person. Me, I'm really not, but both of my kids are (which means that whether I like it or not I'm up at 6:30ish every morning- ugh!). That being said, hubby is actually going to be home in the morning, so I get to exercise in the a.m. before it gets too stinkin' hot...yeah!! You're doing great, keep it up!
I didn't go for a walk beforehand, since I, like you, am not a morning person. The phlebotomist said it's six hours before exercise, heavy lifting, etc., but also reminded me that it is very hot out today. So I think I will give myself an official "on medical advice" day off from exercise and start again tomorrow.
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