Born Again (Exercise) Virgin

First off, who thinks it’s a good thing I’m not single???

Although I guess it’s not a good thing for Adam!  The sweatshirt is actually pretty cute.

The problem is more the sneakers and dirty yoga pants (yes, these are the pants I rocked all day yesterday).

Before class this evening I had the pre-gym snack of champions –

I what I really like is the juxtaposition of my diet soda and candy bar next to the headline for an article about healthy diets.  🙂

My friend ended up not being able to go to the gym after class.  I can’t even tell you how proud of myself I am that I went anyway.  After a month off I am more than ready to get moving again!

I set the elliptical to level 7/random and did an easy pace for 30minutes.  I’m not gonna lie, it was hard!  I am out of shape.  And it’s not even like my fitness level went back to square one, it’s like being reborn a fat person.  In NYC I stood from 7-5 and walked constantly so it wasn’t that big of a deal that I didn’t get any formal exercise.  Here I sit on the couch most of the day, and for the last month with my injury I’ve been trying not to move at all.  Fortunately, I am super excited to get back on track.

After my cardio I did some arm/ab strengthening and lots of stretching, including my pt.  ‘Twas good.

I still have to shower and I have pt at 8am tomorrow so I’ve got to rush off.  Sweet dreams!

Have you ever had a fitness rebirth?  What’d you do to get back into fighting shape?

6 thoughts on “Born Again (Exercise) Virgin

  1. I love being able to rock sweats all day long.

    I haven’t had a fitness rebirth, but I do distinctly remember my first workout ever. I was 10, and my mom decided it was time for me to start running with her. I HATED it so badly, I thought my lungs were going to explode. I always remember that feeling when I want to skip a workout – it makes me NEVER want to get out-of-shape again. 🙂

  2. You know, I used to be one of those people that never missed a scheduled workout. But then life happened. I think the best thing about working out is that you have to not work out for a REALLY long time to go back to square one. It feels like you’re back to square one, but you really aren’t.

    Good for you for making it to the gym even though your friend couldn’t go. Getting back on the wagon is always the hardest part. 🙂

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