The Dreaded Elliptical

(deactivated member)
on 10/29/09 10:29 am - Crofton, MD

So I took my happy go lucky butt to the gym tonight and I amaze myself every time. I have gotten on the elliptical a few times, The very first time I lasted 2 minutes........Hurt for DAYS.......Never touched that damn thing again

When I signed up at my old gym the trainer got me on there and told me to Do what I could. That time lasted 4 minutes (Her standing their next to me gave me the boost to keep going.

Never touched it again.....Well at my new gym i decided to give it a whirl one night, I set it for 10 minutes...................I COMPLETED THAT 10 MINUTES and was so damn proud of myself I got in my car and the tears came down. Of course i cussed it for the next few days cause I hurt like Heck

Well I do it on and off to switch up from the treadmill, Today since my daycare kids left a little bit early I headed to the gym and decided to get on the Elliptical. I set it for 15 minutes and thought I'll be happy with my usual 10 minutes

Well blow me down I DID THE 15 MINUTES. My legs felt like Jello but it felt so good to tackle that challenge. Gonna try to get up to 20 next but will keep doing 15 to get my stamina down

So If you think you cant, don't think it, you never know until you try it!!!

Nicole T.
on 10/29/09 10:37 am

RNY on 02/12/08

That is so awesome kelly. the elliptical is truly from hell but a great way to get in shape. keep pushing urself sweetie. i am so proud of you. i guess this means i need to get on the elliptical next time ;)

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on 10/29/09 11:19 am - Crofton, MD

RNY on 07/10/06

It is a great way, I sweated more in that 15 minutes then i do 30 minutes on a treadmill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

((((hugs)))))

Jilly Durbin
on 10/29/09 10:40 am - Pasadena, MD

RNY on 12/04/08

LOL Girl my legs feel like that every single time I run..................my Doc said it was because I was losing muscle mass. So now I am packing in more protein. And would you believe they TOLD ME TO ADD CARBS!! They said sprinkle a few rice krispies in a yogurt in the morning or something to get the carbs my body needs. I was like "OKIE DOKIE ARTACHOKIE" Then I thought for a minute and said "Can I just eat a Rice Krispie treat instead" with a huge smile and she gave me angry eyes and said "NO now get out of my office!" LMAOOOOOOOOOOOO Cant blame a girl for trying!!!

I keep promising myself I WILL GET BACK TO THE GYM SOON!!! I need to start working out with YOU! And I cant wait to come to your support meeting Monday. Mike and I both really learned a lot at the last one DESPITE US BEING FASHIONABLY LATE!! LOL

Love yah sweet pea! (((Hugs)))

(deactivated member)
on 10/29/09 11:25 am - Crofton, MD

RNY on 07/10/06

A girl has to try!!! LoL I actually have had RK treats and stopped buying them so I would not put them in my mouth, I would use the "I'm buying them for Hubby" excuse but he never asks me to get them. I love my gym........................

julie16
on 10/29/09 10:54 am - crofton, MD

Kelly that is great that you have hit the gym. You should be proud. What gym are you going too? Is this a new trainer? I thought you went to a man trainer. Anyway you are doing the right thing and I wish you much luck. Keep up the good work.

Julie

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on 10/29/09 11:29 am - Crofton, MD

RNY on 07/10/06

Julie i used to go to gary but funds kept me from going so I had to take a break, I loved it thought, He pushed me in strengh training and hopefully can go back after the holidays