Feels good to be back at the gym!

I think in part because I was so active pre surgery I got the go head to go back under strict rules to do nothing with abs/core (don't want a hernia)  

Today was my 3rd day back and it was good.  I have been running a bit on the treadmill (got specific permission to start running again as long as I built up slowly).  Did 2 and 1s (intervals) for 18 min.  Then isolated some leg muscles on some machines.  Stretched, sat in a massage chair and had a lovely long hot shower.

I have missed gym endorphins lol.

Tomorrow is a rest day and then maybe again on thurs or Friday as I am aiming for 4 times a week.

I've never been fond of gyms, but I'm joining Planet Fitness because I like the no judgement attitude. There's one on the way to take my daughter to & from work each day so no sitting around the house pretending I'm going to head over there, I just need to turn in the parking lot.

My legs have been carrying around 300-400+ pounds for years so as the weight comes off I want to keep them strong. I'm going to work on my upper body, too, while my core is healing & off limits.

Once I get in the habit I'll be fine.

Great job getting back to the gym and working out!  I miss gym endorphins too.  I am 10 weeks out and riding my bike and lifting light weights and ankle weights (PT exercises for knee strengthening).  Next week will be back at Planet Fitness.  Keep up the great work.

I nearly died running lol.  I ran 3k in 5 and 1s (so running 5 min walking 1)  Slow but steady!  I go to a planet fitness too, I went after running.  Not to work out but to sit in the massage chairs lol.