First Day back at gym in over a month - It wasn't pretty!
So today was my first day back in over a month, and I can't believe how much harder it was!
Okay so I was never a tri-athlete or body builder, I mostly just go and run on the treadmill for 20 minutes with the speed on 8 - a jog really - nothing major. At one point a little over a month ago I got to the point where I could do 30 minutes, half at 8 speed and half at 9 speed. I was feeling great! I was going like 3-4 times a week consistently.
Then I got really busy with work and missed a week. I found myself every day saying I would go tomorrow and just like that a month had gone by and no gym. Why is it so hard to do the things I know are good for me?! I mean I've got no problem sitting for hours chain-vaping on Steemit and stuffing my face - thats easy...
Today was like going for the first time again, my joints are sore, my muscles feel like they've atrophied and I was weezing like an old man.
I'm astounded how quickly all that progress was lost! Now I'm starting from the beginning again it feels like. I won't lie it sucked really hard. The only thing motivating me is the fact that I now have to open the top button on my jeans to sit down and write this post...
I feel a bit like this woman.
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Don't sweat it.
You may have lost some of your fitness but you will find that you bounce back really quickly.
Don't push too hard at the start and in a couple of weeks you'll be right back where you were.
;-)
Hey @trevor.george, thanks for the encouraging words :) Yeah just gotta be consistent, and not over do it.
Upvoted + following.
Followed back so I can keep up with your progress ;-)
Awesome :)
I had a baby a few months ago and since haven't been doing any exercice. I so need to head back to the gym too but need some motivation first
Hey @carodebali! Well thats kinda understandable lol. Motivation? If I had to wait to to be motivated I would never go. I just say to myself that all I need to do is put my shoes on, grab a towel and walk out the door. Just show up and you're 90% there. If I think about too long, I'll "talk" myself out of it - or get tired just thinking about how hard its gonna suck lol. Thanks for the comment. I see you're new here so I'm upvoting your comment + following you :) Congratulations on the birth of your baby!
Thanks for the advices
Yes pretty new and already loving It here !!