Hi troops,
Keri - How could I yell at you to get exercising when I can't even get up at the crack of dawn let alone exercise then. As we all get back into the swing of things I'm sure we can offer you some more fuel for your competitive nature
Syl - Don't listen to the doctor, they don't always know what they are talking about or how to help motivate you, yes, using the hand rails don't give you the same workout as moving your arms as you go but it's a small difference in what you get out of the walk/run. Your legs are still moving at the same pace and your heart is still pumping strong. Besides anything you do is better than doing nothing and the doctor should have been more supportive especially considering they know your medical history
Kay - Sounds like you are on track for a good 2011 of exercising, if you have any long term down times I will get you going again
Sara - Good idea on the weekends off, you deserve it after all you did through Christmas, on the weekends its fun to do something that gets you a bit of exercise but you don't think of it that way because it's enjoyable, walk with the kids, bowling etc.
Jan - Get MOVING!
Soundy - Put your sights on Spring, think good warm thoughts and how in shape you would like to be come Spring and kick the BAH HUMBUGS to the curb
Cindy - Wish I was going to the Breast Cancer run with you, sounds like a great time. One of my favorite Aunts passed away from breast cancer when I was only 8. I know the best part of your run will be helping your friend get excited about getting in shape. My oldest needs some inspiration, will have to think of something he & I can do to jump start his weight loss, he just broke up with his girlfriend so it could be tough
It sounds like most of us are getting going after the Holidays, for those that need inspiration I say:
I've been sick most of the week but still went to work and still worked out, sore throat Mon, Tues, Wed. Wednesday it snowed 4 inches and I came home and shoveled for 1 1/2 hours. Woke up in the middle of the night coughing and hacking, woke up and went to work, then worked out. Then went home and took a nap, sissy that I am. I just didn't want to stop working out because I know one missed day leads to two, at least for me.
My husbands work makes him sign up for vacation first thing so we have already planned our first week. We are going bike riding in June, were talking 30 miles a day so I have to get going, didn't have to be in shape tell September last year.
Just want to say welcome to anyone that happens by this thread that doesn't usually read it, please come join us! Be it as someone already said, 10 minutes a day or more doesn't matter, just get going! Drill Sgt. Jill
