My week 1 was very successful. I went to to the gym three times. I did lots of cardio. I did an ab workout twice. I did some light upper body weight lifting once. I spent about an hour at the gym each day.
Part of my being able to motivate myself to go to the gym has been my lovely friend Liz. Liz is a very encouraging person. She and I are very different in our physical abilities and shape, but she's a phenomenal workout friend. We're helping each other overcome our dislikes and fears. I dislike exercise, and she's afraid of the gym. We both know a few things here and there about how to use the weights, how long to keep our heart rate up, and some exercises for the abs, so we're not quite the blind leading the blind. More like the needs glasses leading the blind. We're learning together as we go, and that helps. Sometimes it's frustrating to surround yourself with people who are better than you. Liz is my gym-going equal.
The benefit of this week of work is that I'm already noticing a difference. Not just in my waistline, though those results were encouraging, but in my outlook. I forgot I was hot! Plus, I can't say no to a good post workout high. I feel fantastic for a few hours after I work out, gooey muscles, sweaty face and all.
As I start week two, my goal is simply to keep going. It often takes two or three weeks to make a habit. This week, I just need to keep up my good work, and go to the gym. After this next few weeks, working out will become routine. Then I can focus on diet, and other factors.
TO THE GYM!!!!
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