The Full Workout

I don't know what started it, exactly. It might have been the move to the new apartment. Or possibly the change in relationship. It may have been work "stuff". But, in any case, I have found myself working out more (and eating healthier.)

Mostly, I've been walking a little more, then coming back and doing floor exercises and some exercises with hand weights, in a desperate attempt to get all the jiggly and flabby parts under control. And I've been doing okay. I look in the mirror and know I've got much more work ahead of me, but am happy, at least, that things are firming up a bit.

But today, I was finally motivated to make full use of the gym that is part of my apartment complex. I've been meaning to go down there for the past two weeks, but always had an excuse. Generally, I was ready to go first thing in the morning, but was concerned it was too early, and what if I was alone and attacked? Silly, and maybe a bit overcautious, but, perhaps, better safe than sorry.

But today, working from home, I realized I could walk down there on my lunch break and there would be more staff around. And so, I did. And after starting up on the elliptical, I realized that my little stepper (here in my own apartment) does not give me nearly as intensive a workout as a full elliptical machine, but no matter. I stayed on for  a full 5 minutes (woo!), then went to the treadmill for another 15.

Then, from there, I moved on to the weights (yes, I even did weights!) I struggled a bit (they weren't set up the same way as the ones I at the gym where I used to go.) But I remembered some of what I was supposed to do, and didn't get hurt - I even "felt the burn", so, maybe I was doing something right! However,after I finished I saw the sheet on the wall with full information on how to use the machine - doh!

Well, anyway, now I have a project and a goal. I will continue using the workout room, making it part of my (hopefully daily) routine. And I will learn; no, make that MASTER that weight machine!