What EXACTLY is everyone doing for exercise?? I just started.....

I just started exercising yesterday. I went on my treadmill for 1 mile (I know big whoop) It took me 21 minutes and 31 seconds. This morning I got the heaviest period ever! Didn't feel great today--so I didn't get on the treadmill tonight--but I will DEFINITELY be back on it tomorrow night. My 5 year old daughter watches me and entertains me. She is my trainer--she gave me a pass for tonight. My plan is to do this at least 5 days per week just 1 mile on the treadmill, and try to get faster so I can get to a 15 minute mile. When I hit the 15 minute mile, I'm going to try for 2 miles at least 5 days a week and then try to make my 2 mile time faster. What is everyone else doing?

I don't go for distance, I go for time. I try to walk at least 40-50 minutes every day, sometimes I break it up into 2 or 3 sessions on the treadmill but if the weather is ok I'll go outside and walk. The point is to keep your heart rate up for a specific amount of time, the distance isn't all that important. But it is good to have goals to shoot for. When I'm outside walking I can walk about 3 miles in 45-50 minutes, sometimes I'm a little slower on the treadmill. Anyway, that's what I do. I plan to start some toning exercises with free weights one of these days Good luck to you, Denise

Hey- I'm just starting too!!! I'm gonna do the treadmill at first too- the one mile thing... I know it doesn't sound like much- but I just don't want to get hurt- so the slower the better... Also- I am soooo glad you posted about your period. I just got over my first one and OMG- RIVER!!! I was a little scared- it's never been that heavy- BUT- I used to use Advil and I think that slows down the bleeding some. Post- surgery I'm not supposed to take Advil- so I just dealt with it. Thanks for your post!!! Holly

I think a mile is WONDERFUL. Personally, I am using a gazille and going for 25 minutes 5 times a week. (that's my goal anyway) If you look up fitday.com you will be able to tell how many calories you burn in your workout.......perhaps you know this aready. Darla

The amount of calories reads out on my treadmill if I enter my weight. It was 120 calories. I really want to do more, but I've gotta' work up to it. I'm afraid that if I say like 40 minutes right now, I may quit. So I'm gonna just do a little everyday until adding more seems "fun" Love, Jill

Exactly. That's what I'm doing as well. I don't want to burn out or begin dreading my workouts. Great thinking!!!

Hi - I started with 12 min on the recumbant bike, 3 - 4 times a week. i switched to 15 min on the elypitcal and I increase 1 min. every week. I'm up to 16 min. - seems like not alot, but I feel it in my legs thats for sure.I try to do that at least 5 times a week. I have my 6 week check up next week and hopefully I will be cleared for cardio kick boxing and abdominal excercises.

HI Everyone!! Sounds you like you all are doing great!! I started working out last Friday when i went back to work. I dont have a distance but a time goal...I did the treadmill for 30 minutes and worked my arms out for about 5 minutes. Then on Monday I did the tread mill for 30 minutes and the elliptical for 10, the stair stepper for 10 min and then arm work for about 5 mins....and of course that was all way too much for Monday..so Tuesday I went back to the treadmill for 30 and I mostly do the treadmill until my 6 week check up and then move back to the elliptical machine. I am going to try to work out at least 4 days a week for now. I had my first period last week too and it was pretty light....thank goodness!!! But anyway....Chat with you all later.

Hiyas Jill, I am only walking at the moment. That's the only thing my doc will let me do at the moment. Hoping to get the go ahead on my 1 month appointment. When that happens I will continue the 1.5 mile walk and add weight training and maybe a class when I feel I'm up for it. I am hoping to be able to run after awhile. I love to run. Anna