I've been up since 4:30 am!

A friend sent a text message yesterday asking if anyone wanted to join her for a 5:15am SPIN CLASS at the gym where she is a member.
I said... Hey I'd like to try that! (another friend is the instructor)...
So... silly me...

I set my alarm and GOT UP at 4:30... and went off to the gym...
I kept spinning for the entire 45minutes.
Mind you I wasn't able to do all the standing on pedals- & alternating the resistance to simulate HILLS... but I did keep spinning.

VERY glad I had tied my bandana around my forehead.. YIKES... sweaty. and the towel for the handlebars for my sweaty palms...

there was a couple of times I thought ...
I'M NOT GOING TO MAKE IT

but I just would slow my pace for a few minutes then pick it up again.
I survived....

Let me tell you the best part....

I FELT REALLY REALLY GOOD after.
and that exercise HIGH.. stayed with me for many hours after that intense workout.
HMmmmm...

Yes that is why I like a morning workout rather than an evening one!

Yippee for getting up with the chickens! Bagawk!

ok... i'm ready to collapse now... but i have a smile on my face!

I'm soooooooooooo impressed!!! I have heard for years about people feeling high from running.  I used to WISH for that!!  I know I feel better when I do yoga but I've always wanted to be one of those people that get that endorphin rush from running!  It's sort of like when people do yoga in really hot rooms.  I told them that I love yoga and love the serenity and how it makes my body feel and look but sweating my butt off is the least serene thing I can imagine!  I do my yoga in cool weather or in an air-conditioned room.  Different strokes for different folks you know?  I'm so proud of you!!!  Probably day after tomorrow you won't be able to do anything but type but just get back on that horse girlfriend!  (well the bike).  JEllen you continue to be the most awesome example of someone that's taken the bull by the horns after surgery.  You're definitely a WLS Success poster child!
hugs, Y

Congrats JEllen!!! I have struggled with the exercize part of the surgery process..It just seems so hard to do..but I am inspired by you today. Im going to go for a nice long walk..and when I think I can't, Im going to know I can. Thanks for sharing your great news..keep up the great work..Im with Yvonne..you are a poster child dear :)

There's my bigscrappingirlie!!!  I was about to send out a search team!!!  I really almost put it in the member message I sent out.  I'm so glad you're back! I missed you.
hugs, Y

You're an inspiration... I'm struggling with exercise myself. Just hasn't been part of my life for so long, and I've had a change of work schedule. I'm making a regular Monday morning Yoga class, and it's really paying off flexibility-wise (look who can tie his own shoes again!). I think I need to find actual morning CLASSES for aerobic exercise a couple times a week. I do manage to walk a couple times a week, but just haven't gotten this a regular groove yet.

So... thanks very much for the reminder that exercise FEELS GOOD!

You go, JEllen!

Greg I'm soooooooo proud of you for doing yoga.  Believe me that's great exercise.  It's really the only exercise I do and people think I pump iron at the gym.  Keeping that flexibility will help you as you age and it will keep you from getting really stiff.  Way to go!
hugs, Y

Has anyone tried kettlebells????
I saw an infomercial and it looks like so much fun.
I have always loved lifting weights or using machines.I keep adding more to my routine at the gym.
My brother used to be a bodybuilder than later a power lifter in college. Now he is a chiropractor with a wife and 3 kids in Florida. He doesn't have the time anymore.

I would also love to try a spin class. I use to say stationary bikes are boring, but I do it first thing at the gym to warm up. I now love it. I just wish they had spin bikes so I could try one.

Have fun moving everyone!!!!!!
{{HUGS}}

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