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Hi all, after a little break in exercise I have secided to start a new challenge.
This will take me through to the end of the Summer and I would like to get fit and lose weight. More importantly, regular exercise should help me with the energy I need for a busy life. I have 2 small boys and I know I can do a lot more with them when I am fit and healthy.
Day 1 -
20 minute walk at lunchtime
20 minutes on the treadmill
40 minutes on the eliptical
Back in the gym and it wasn’t too bad. I watched some football on the screens and the time went by easier.
I aim to get to the gym a few times a week and get outside as much as possible.
Thanks a million everyone! It is great to get encouragement.
I have had a busy few days and managed to -
Day 2 1 hour walk
Day 3 1 hour walk
Day 4 - looking after my 2 small boys so anything but a rest day!
Day 5 1 hour walk and 90 minutes of gardening
I have managed to do a lot more this week so progress has been made. I want to fit in a few gym session this week as well and maybe a bike ride.
We have a toddler and a 3 month old (both boys) at home so exercise has to fit around looking them. It has been a challenge with a baby in the house but thankfully he is now sleeping through the night. Hurrah! That is a big relief all round.
THank you Shawn and Bree. I think the HR monitor is a good idea. Judging on how exhausted yuo feel at the end of the day it beats a gym session. I’ll keep you posted.
THis week so far involved
Day 6 20 minute walk
Day 7 20 minute walk / 1 hour LSB in the gym
Day 8 visit to the doctor so no exercise
Day 9 30 minutes in the gym
I kept moving this week despite carryign a virus, It is clearing now.
I took a break from working out recently to deal with family and work. It has been a very interesting experience. It is only by stopping that I fully understood the value of exercise. It really does effect the quality of my life in a very positive way. Fort the last month I haven’t been myself and it has got to be the lack of workouts. I now feel motivated to get back into it!
Thanks again Shawn,Emmi and Bree. It is great to get feedback. Have a good week!
Day 10 - 30 minute walk
Day 11 - 1 hour walk
DAy 12 - 1 hour walk
Day 13 - 1 hour walk
It was a busy weekend but I managed to get in some long walks. My route involved hills and a double buggy so I do get out of breath!
The next challenge is to free up time to get back to the gym. Also, I may get in a game of 5 a side football in every week.
I am on holidays from tomorrow for a week. We are off to Barcelona for a family wedding - my wifes sister. It should be fun and I am planning to get a bit of exercise aswell - hopefully swimming and walking at least. I will post when I can
Lisa, Bree and Emmi, thanks for the encouragement!
Well the wedding went very well. My sister in law had a great ceremony and reception. We had 2 small children with us so it was hard work. I have a new respect for stay at home parents. I wasn’t idle on the trip you will be glad to hear. THis is a summary
Holiday
Day 14 to 24
Of the eleven days I had 2 “rest” days. For the rest I walked on average 2 hours a day and managed 2 swims.
Day 25
Back to the gym
20 minutes on the treadmill
35 minutes on the bike
20 minutes with weights
i found my shinsplints playing up again so I may need to get myself new runners. Apart from that it went ok, it was very quiet in the gym.
I took a look at my goals for the year again and realised that very little progress has been made so far. The new baby in December was a big factor but I need to get going on getting fit and losing the spare tyre now.
