My husband was signed up to take a boot camp type fitness class at our local gym and it was canceled due to not enough sign ups. Since we had already spent the money, we are transferring the class to me! I've done three preview classes this week and can barely move, but it feels good to get out and workout anyway.
We joined the gym a few months ago and I had been going to workout several times a week while my kids were in swimming lessons. Nothing too difficult, just 10 minutes or so on the treadmill and then my own combination of exercises on the weight machines. I'm not really one for doing free weights, laying on the floor or trying to balance on an exercise ball. I've used one in all three of my labors and have a hard time thinking of anything but being in pain while sitting on one!
Anyway, I am not overweight, just the opposite, and most people think I'm crazy for signing up for an intense four sessions a week for six weeks, but it isn't just about losing weight, it is about being able to carry my two year old, or go up steps without breathing hard, of not being so exhausted everyday that I have to take a nap with aforementioned two year old.
My goals are to be able to touch my toes by the end of six weeks and to get some energy back. If this could help me get off of antidepressants that I've taken for years (Lexapro and Wellbutrin) then that would be even better.
So, the weighing and measuring and food logging begins on Monday. That may just be the hardest part for me. We shall see!
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Good luck! My doctor has always encouraged me to exercise regularly to help with depression; I hope it helps you, too. :)
good luck. i'm sure you'll be touching those toes in no time.
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