Gym is Open Friday

Good morning or afternoon,  Well I kept waiting on Lori but I guess she has been busy today so I will start of the gym. I have really been working hard on my cardio segment of my workout (good for the heart) tomorrow I will be doing cardio and weight training you have to have a healthy balance with your workout. Well so  I did 80 min today total 35 min on elliptical and 45 on the treadmill. I wont be able to post tomorrow so let just say I will be in the gym for 2 hours, I like to take my time on saturday lot of people to talk to so it takes me long to get finish.  Well what did you do to move your body today?  Lorraine

Hi, Lorraine!  I know Lori's been super busy, so I'm sure she'll appreciate your opening the gym today.   I lifted weights for upper body and lower body at lunch time.  I'm going to do 40-45 minutes on elliptical trainer after work.  When I can, I like to split my workout when I lift and do cardio on the same day.  That gives my body some time to replenish my glycogen stores, so I've got enough "fuel" for my second exercise session.  When I lift and do cardio in the same session, I'm totally wiped out by the time I'm done and it just doesn't feel good.   Enjoy your leisurely workout tomorrow - I like going to the gym on the weekends when I'm not in a hurry! Kellie

I walked this morning.   Two more weeks and I can go back to water aerobics!!!   I'm so looking forward to that!

Hi Jandell,  Your doing an good job too, keep up the good work. Water aerobics I jut can't see myself in a swim suite yet maybe one day.  Lorraine

Hey Kellie,  Wow you sure know a lot about the human body. I just finished up a Nutrition class and I know that something about glycogen will be on it. Way to go on you workouts keep up the good work.  Lorraine

On one of my exercise DVD's there is an interview with a nutritionist who mentioned that it is important to replenish your glycogen stores between workouts.  Of course, I have no clue what she's talking about, but I'm glad you do!

Thanks for opening the gym today! It certainly does help to come over here and post what I have (or haven't) been doing! I did 38 minutes on the elliptical, then 20 minutes of my weight/toning tape. I'll be done with this tape in 2 weeks and plan on starting "The Firm" Cd a friend gave me. It looks super tough, so I don't think I will be bored with my workouts anymore :-) good for you for stepping up your workouts! I think that's why I love hiking - I can get in 3 hours of exercise without my feet falling asleep (which is continuing to be a problem when I'm on machines, especially the elliptical). I'm just glad it's summer!

60 minute pilates class (30 minute "Flatten Your Belly With Pilates" DVD and 30 minute "Hit the Spot Pilates Hips, Thighs, & Buns" DVD).

I'm posting late tonight, it was a crazy day at our house and the day just sort of got away from me.  Not only that, I just had to eat that extra steamed dumpling at dinner (we had Chinese food) and it's trying to kill me slowly, and with purpose!  I went to the rec center and did my 20 minutes of arm bike.  While I was there, I noticed a fellow in a wheelchair who was working out, and he looked mighty fine.  So fine, in fact, I found myself trying hard not to stare at him.  If he saw me looking, I'm sure he thought I was staring at him because he's in a wheelchair.  No, dude, I'm staring because you are one HAWT looking man!  He also looked like he was in my age demographic, too (not a Tender Vittle). I'd seen him at the rec center once before, he used the armbike next to the one I was using, but I didn't talk to him then.  I didn't talk to him today, either.  I guess I figured he wouldn't be interested in the fat girl, and there just wasn't a smooth way for me to talk to him without marching up to him and being all obvious, darn it.   Kix

How funny are you! But boy do I understand - there are a few fellows at my place that just make my jaw drop and have to catch myself from not staring all the time. Plus, they are both 'tender vittles', so that keeps me on track :-) I say keep on staring, enjoy yourself! And if you actually have the guts to say hello, he should feel lucky enough to know you - you would be one amazing catch!