Well I had taken off from posting and reading posts since I was so down and out after not being able to stick to my walk and run and today felt slightly better since AF(looks like that was the culprit for all the low energy and bad mood) is about to be over and I knew I could be back on track... read all the earlier posts and looks like there were others going through exactly what I went through....
I had taken off completly from any kind of fitness routine to take the pressure off and instead would put on some nice dance numbers and that was my exercise ....move with the music...felt so much better.Still not back onto the treadmill but atleast not feeling as lazy so I hope I will start again today (maybe) or tomorrow(definitely) :)
I haven't run since last week myself. I missed Saturday's HKD class due to AF, but I walked on Monday and did weights. I was back in class last night, and I felt pretty good. I emailed my "running" partner today to tell her I believe I am ready to go.
I was fortunate a few weeks ago that a lady who writes for the paper came in. I don't know why, but we started talking about running, and I told her I was working toward being a runner. She is in her 50s now, and was a real runner, competitive I mean. But she had knee surgery and hasn't run for a while so she suggested we might run/walk together since I am a beginner and she is just back from surgery.
She's worried that she'll slow ME down, ya right. I am concerned that I will be put to shame by this runner, even after surgery! I need the accountability, and perhaps the advice she may be able to offer, because I'm still not sure I can become a runner yet.
Good luck getting back on the treadmill. I hope you feel as good as I did last night in class. We can do this run/walk thing. It may take a while, but we'll get there.
Lorie you are lucky you found a work out partner ...I think the being accountable bit makes a huge diff...few months back I was taking regular pilates classes and my trainer would make sure I did not miss a single class ...was feeling so good those days but then we moved and I had to stop ... my biggest struggle is to stick to something...have no idea how to....
You're right, I am lucky to have found someone to run with if it works out. And I have HKD class too, and Master Jamie called us red belts out last week and said we need to work harder, so accountability does motivate one.
Before though, I had to do it alone. My two best friends weren't into exercise or sports. Now that one of those friends moved to FL, she is. Why she couldn't have been when she was here...well anyway, my other friend said she would like to do the 5K with me, and she probably would LIKE to, but I know she won't.
If you're into journaling for this kind of thing, it helps me. I feel like if I write it down in my planner, then I have to do it. Don't get discouraged though, those of us on the 30s Board are here to encourage and motivate. I know it's not the same, but we all know what it's like.
basically u just start something. For me it was taking even a 30 min. walk everyday, now i'm on my 4th week of exercising and eating better. I feel a lot better now. Start small, eat better. I do some yoga but mostly walking. I run a daycare in my home so it's hard to walk at a fast pace. I've lost weight and feel better. Just plain old try something today and again tomorrow and after that! bye
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Thanks to ALL of you!!!
Well I had taken off from posting and reading posts since I was so down and out after not being able to stick to my walk and run and today felt slightly better since AF(looks like that was the culprit for all the low energy and bad mood) is about to be over and I knew I could be back on track... read all the earlier posts and looks like there were others going through exactly what I went through....
I had taken off completly from any kind of fitness routine to take the pressure off and instead would put on some nice dance numbers and that was my exercise ....move with the music...felt so much better.Still not back onto the treadmill but atleast not feeling as lazy so I hope I will start again today (maybe) or tomorrow(definitely) :)
Until then its dance time :)
Dee
I haven't run since last week myself. I missed Saturday's HKD class due to AF, but I walked on Monday and did weights. I was back in class last night, and I felt pretty good. I emailed my "running" partner today to tell her I believe I am ready to go.
I was fortunate a few weeks ago that a lady who writes for the paper came in. I don't know why, but we started talking about running, and I told her I was working toward being a runner. She is in her 50s now, and was a real runner, competitive I mean. But she had knee surgery and hasn't run for a while so she suggested we might run/walk together since I am a beginner and she is just back from surgery.
She's worried that she'll slow ME down, ya right. I am concerned that I will be put to shame by this runner, even after surgery! I need the accountability, and perhaps the advice she may be able to offer, because I'm still not sure I can become a runner yet.
Good luck getting back on the treadmill. I hope you feel as good as I did last night in class. We can do this run/walk thing. It may take a while, but we'll get there.
Lorie
You're right, I am lucky to have found someone to run with if it works out. And I have HKD class too, and Master Jamie called us red belts out last week and said we need to work harder, so accountability does motivate one.
Before though, I had to do it alone. My two best friends weren't into exercise or sports. Now that one of those friends moved to FL, she is. Why she couldn't have been when she was here...well anyway, my other friend said she would like to do the 5K with me, and she probably would LIKE to, but I know she won't.
If you're into journaling for this kind of thing, it helps me. I feel like if I write it down in my planner, then I have to do it. Don't get discouraged though, those of us on the 30s Board are here to encourage and motivate. I know it's not the same, but we all know what it's like.
Lor
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