Yeah, I'm sitting in a bag. Your point?I’ve done 12 miles this week, and will be doing a 7 mile “brisk” walk on Sunday. I did a 6 mile walk last Sunday. The walk itself wasn’t bad, though my feet started to hurt towards the end. I was actually feeing great when I finished. In a good humor, smiling at the world, and why not! I’d just walked 6 whole miles! I was so proud of myself it was ridiculous. One hour after the walk, I was exhausted. I felt like I hadn’t had a full night’s sleep in a week, so maybe I haven’t come quite as far as I thought.
My endurance has definitely increased, after my first (3 mile) workout, I had blisters all over my feet, and I was wiped out. Now, 4.5 miles on the treadmill doesn’t even phase me. (Yesterday, I even tried walking backwards for a while – I’m such a daredevil) I may die of boredom, but I can do it. The 6 mile walk on Sunday, I enjoyed most of it, it’s after the walk I’m having trouble with.
I’m also hoping to pick up a little speed, or it’s going to be a loooong walk in May. I will finish the race! I would just like to finish it before they start pulling the finish line down (that would just be embarrassing)
But while I’ve improved my cardiovascular fitness, moving more in the last month than in the previous 3 combined, I’ve actually gained weight! How can this be? Easy, instead of having a cup of soup, or something sensible after my workout, I’ve been rewarding myself for doing so well. Don’t you want to kick yourself sometimes?
Old habits, (like rewarding myself with food) will have to be done away with. I’ll have to find a post workout reward that does not involve calories. Any ideas?
My endurance has definitely increased, after my first (3 mile) workout, I had blisters all over my feet, and I was wiped out. Now, 4.5 miles on the treadmill doesn’t even phase me. (Yesterday, I even tried walking backwards for a while – I’m such a daredevil) I may die of boredom, but I can do it. The 6 mile walk on Sunday, I enjoyed most of it, it’s after the walk I’m having trouble with.
I’m also hoping to pick up a little speed, or it’s going to be a loooong walk in May. I will finish the race! I would just like to finish it before they start pulling the finish line down (that would just be embarrassing)
But while I’ve improved my cardiovascular fitness, moving more in the last month than in the previous 3 combined, I’ve actually gained weight! How can this be? Easy, instead of having a cup of soup, or something sensible after my workout, I’ve been rewarding myself for doing so well. Don’t you want to kick yourself sometimes?
Old habits, (like rewarding myself with food) will have to be done away with. I’ll have to find a post workout reward that does not involve calories. Any ideas?
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