The 2010 Get Fit Thread!

[DJFyrewolf36]

3cat...my mom told me that it didnt take just a day to get out of shape so its unrealistic to expect to get in shape in a day! Keep with it at your own pace and before you know it you're stronger. *hugs* The first step is the most important one and you've already done it

[Catty1]

OK! I did 40 minutes of Thera-band exercises this morning, and my 8lb weights for shoulders and under the arm stuff.

My neck has NOT been adjusting well at the chiropractor's - and she gave me exercises to do.

Somehow this morning, it was time...I dragged out my therabands, binder of exercises I picked, her page of exercises and went to it. It was TIME. Not aerobic, but my heart rate was up a bit. I did the minimum reps and sets to start.

I used Thera-bands years ago. Here is a page for an exercise search. The last time I used the site, I had to register (free) and print the exercises from the site; copy and paste didn't seem to work too well.
http://www.thera-bandacademy.com/exe...ise_search.asp

These help with injury recovery too, but you are supposed to check with your doc or physio type person.

[Grace]

Today was the first morning of the 10k training, running a mile. I thought, I have this, no worries. Well I WALKED half the mile!!! I'm so upset w/ myself. The cold air was hurting my throat, and I just couldn't keep going. I really hope I can get out of my funk and no matter what not give up...Please send me good thoughts because I'm really bummed. I've allowed myself to get so out of shape it's depressing.

Don't be so hard on yourself. Running, even walking, in cold weather is not easy. The cold will most definitely hurt your throat. Try covering your nose and mouth with a scarf and see if that helps.

Can you run indoors anywhere near you? Our local high school opens the indoor track to the public on weekdays. Of course, today is Saturday Can you walk every day - that would help you get in shape.

[phesina]

Today was the first morning of the 10k training, running a mile. I thought, I have this, no worries. Well I WALKED half the mile!!! I'm so upset w/ myself. The cold air was hurting my throat, and I just couldn't keep going. I really hope I can get out of my funk and no matter what not give up...Please send me good thoughts because I'm really bummed. I've allowed myself to get so out of shape it's depressing.

Oh, please don't feel bad, and please don't give up. You did what you were up to. Do what you are up to again next time. You will find as time goes on that you are up to more and more.

[Catty1]

3cat - this is a process, not an event. As the saying goes, Easy Does It but Do It.

I want this to be something I can work into my life as a natural part of it...so I start slow, or I will overdo it and get really discouraged.

You are doing more than you did last week - think of it that way.

[DJFyrewolf36]

Another 3 mile ride down! Each time Im noticing its getting easier minus the natural difficulty of bike riding in a downpour lol. By the summer Im going to have a lot of stamina! Now if only I could get more sleep...

[3Catcondo]

Thank you guys for your support. I really do appreciate it. I went on a two mile walk today, when the rain took a break. Will be getting up at 5:45am to go for another mile run...hopefully this time I will be sucessful. One of my problems yesterday is that I am 5ft tall and I started out running w/ two people that are 5'8, 5'9 and that pace was too fast for me. Next week when we have our group training again I will make sure I start at my own pace and not trying to keep up w/ people that have alot longer legs than me

[Catty1]

3cat - good stuff!

I actually did all my exercises for a second day in a row! I did omit a couple of the upper ab crunches as they strain my neck. When my neck is better, then I will put them back in.

I love Thera-bands!

[DJFyrewolf36]

The next two days are my walking days. Since I have to walk to the store constanrly now Ive been getting some really good workouts espcially since its been WINDY!

Good job so far everyone!

[Karen]

I will not be using the bike today, instead I have been basically shoveling the equivalent of wet cement. We had rain, then snow, then ice, so each shovel full is very, very heavy. It probably took 45 minutes just top break up the stuff at the end of the driveway, and I am about to go out and finish the job - just the front stairs, and breaking through to the street from the sidewalk, and clearing the other side of my car are left. But it is exhausting! I'd rather shovel a foot of fluffy stuff than 2 inches of this stuff!

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Shoveling snow is hard work when it's the really wet, heavy kind!

I've been doing well today, I've been tracking calories and I'm hoping to get some exercise in.

[slick]

Still at work but just heading down to do my 30 min workout on the treadmill. Got my water, got my MP3 player, got my towel..... just trying to get the inspiration. See ya later.

[slick]

Where is everyone????

Are we staying on track? I worked out on Monday night and will do so again when I get home tonight. I purchased a Sandisk Sansa Clip (2 GB) and have loaded it with music. It keeps me pumped when I'm on the treadmill.

My weight is exactly the same as it was a month ago so not sure what I'm doing wrong.

[Karen]

Yup, just was looking for this thread to post. Did 25 minutes on the stationary bike today, which I was amused to find out a few years ago is referred to as "spinning" by healthclubs. I had seen all these ads for "spinning" classes, and said to someone "Well, I have balance issues already, so if I spin around I tend to fall over." I got a very strange look, and then the person realized I didn't know that a "spinning class" was just a bunch of people doing stationary bikes together. Heck, even I, uncoordinated as I am, don't need a "class" to use a stationery bike!

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I'm still working on it. I went to the doctor yesterday (we got new insurance and I wanted to get my prescription transferred), and I asked them not to tell me my weight. I always ask this, because I find it depressing, really depressing. The nurse said that was fine, but then before I left they gave me a print-out of my visit with my height and weight in BIG font. Or maybe it just looked big to me. I felt like throwing in the towel yesterday, but I didn't!! I really need to get healthier. I've been eating lots of oatmeal and drinking plenty of hot tea to try and control my appetite.