Yesterday I learned that when I listen to what my body is telling me I get a better/longer workout. I have this commitment with my sister - we workout twice a week every week. The past couple of times we've been going to Planet Fitness (which I could write a blog on all by itself but for now I'm just going to say it's awesome). We start off with doing some weights - the legs first - then we move to the arms - and finally we do 20 mins on the treadmill.
The 20 mins of cardio is what I'm talking about today. The first time I went to PF with my sister she introduced me to the way she does her intervals. Silly me. I thought I was completely amazing. I was at a run speed of 5 MPH - and a sprint speed of 7 MPH. And then after what was about 2 mins later - I wanted to try and up my spring speed to 9 MPH. Yep - dumb move. I didn't fall off or anything I just didn't have enough stamina to last all 20 mins on the treadmill. So I had to swallow my pride and walk for the rest of the time.
This time I came in with a different mentality. We got through the weights. Did about 3 mins on the stairs machine (oh hannah!) and then got on the treadmill. This time my "jog speed" was a nice walking speed for me. My sprint speed was only 4 MPH. I was able to go the entire 20 mins doing that....plus I got a good caloric burn. It was amazing. I didn't hurt when I got off but my muscles were tired. It was awesome.
So I learned that I need to really slow myself down - recognize where I really am physically and not get down on myself because of where my mind thinks I should be. I didn't put on this weight overnight and I need to learn that its not going to come off overnight.
Keep going - even if you feel discouraged. Trust the process - change will come!
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