Finding what works for you

Hi Everyone,

I really like reading every ones stories and seeing what works for you. Its gives me ideas and is a source of encouragement.

How do you exercise? I started in January,  2 months after my surgery. I figured that was enough time to heal and the New Year

was a great time to start. At first I started driving home at lunch time and walking back to work...it took me about 25 minutes...then I would walk home after work which was another 25 minutes. Even though the weather and sidewalks wasn't so great  I persevered.  On the crappy weather days I used my elliptical that I had had for years but was gathering dust. After a bit I found a recumbent bike at a garage sale so I would have a variety.

After a few months my energy and strength increased and I was finding that I could do a half hour of either my ellipitical and bike in the morning....half hour of walking at lunch and then half hour of walking after work. I changed my route so I could do the full half hour.

Eventually I incorporated a evening half hour of either swimming, riding street bikes with my husband or just walking with my daughter around town.

I find the 4 half hour increments work for me and break up my day.....and with the variety of options, I look forward to exercising every day.

Now I have started weights every other day to tone my arms.

So tell me.....What works for YOU!!