Schweddy, Schweddy, Schweddy - so much more fun than sweaty.
So, you'll find a new addition to the blog above: a weight loss ticker! I love tickers. I've always thought they were a nice way to display progress. So, now you can see that I had a nice whoosh of weight loss this week. I'm now at 24 lbs lost. Woot!
In other news, after having a membership for two months - I finally went to the gym. Schoolwork along with being ill has caused me stay at home in the past, but today I got off my rear and got out there. I'm sure my bestie was happy I finally showed up too (she works there, and I know she was checking up on me).
So, as any large person can usually attest to - going to the gym can produce a bit of anxiety. Does anyone else think it ironic that some people judge overweight people in a gym? Come on, its not like I'm sitting in Stone's Homemade Candy (local sweet shop) ordering half the store! I'm there to work out!
However, rant aside, I didn't actually see any of that today. Planet Fitness' entire advertising campaign is all about "no judgment" - and whether by luck or on purpose, I can say that held pretty true.
I decided that I would shoot for a 30 minute workout; I thought that it would be a good length for a beginner. My exercise of choice today was mainly the exercise bikes (they have two different types). They worked out pretty well because I didn't have to put any stress on my back. I "rode" 8 miles over the 25 minute period on the first level. I finished out the last 5 minutes walking on the treadmill. I, indeed, was pretty schweddy at the end.
The concerning thing was that while on the bikes, my feet went numb. I thought it may have been because of my new sneakers. However, when I was on the treadmill, my left knee went numb. This makes me think the feet issue wasn't because of the shoes. I'm not sure what it means, but if it happens the next time I work out I'll bring it up with my doctor.
There are some things that annoy me about Planet Fitness though. For example, you can't wear "head wear" other than baseball hats. Really? All those grannies out there have to leave the sweat band at home? Tsk, tsk, Planet Fitness. I wasn't happy leaving my crocheted hat at home. It meant that I actually had to do my hair to go to the gym. Blech.
I wasn't too thrilled about having to get my picture taken either. Don't get me wrong - I'm not usually running away from the camera, but who really wants a picture taken at the gym? Well, at least they're not a gym that makes you have a membership card with the picture on it. The bestie says the picture was good, but she's a friend AND an employee so its not like she could say any different anyway. XD
So, you'll find a new addition to the blog above: a weight loss ticker! I love tickers. I've always thought they were a nice way to display progress. So, now you can see that I had a nice whoosh of weight loss this week. I'm now at 24 lbs lost. Woot!
In other news, after having a membership for two months - I finally went to the gym. Schoolwork along with being ill has caused me stay at home in the past, but today I got off my rear and got out there. I'm sure my bestie was happy I finally showed up too (she works there, and I know she was checking up on me).
So, as any large person can usually attest to - going to the gym can produce a bit of anxiety. Does anyone else think it ironic that some people judge overweight people in a gym? Come on, its not like I'm sitting in Stone's Homemade Candy (local sweet shop) ordering half the store! I'm there to work out!
However, rant aside, I didn't actually see any of that today. Planet Fitness' entire advertising campaign is all about "no judgment" - and whether by luck or on purpose, I can say that held pretty true.
I decided that I would shoot for a 30 minute workout; I thought that it would be a good length for a beginner. My exercise of choice today was mainly the exercise bikes (they have two different types). They worked out pretty well because I didn't have to put any stress on my back. I "rode" 8 miles over the 25 minute period on the first level. I finished out the last 5 minutes walking on the treadmill. I, indeed, was pretty schweddy at the end.
The concerning thing was that while on the bikes, my feet went numb. I thought it may have been because of my new sneakers. However, when I was on the treadmill, my left knee went numb. This makes me think the feet issue wasn't because of the shoes. I'm not sure what it means, but if it happens the next time I work out I'll bring it up with my doctor.
There are some things that annoy me about Planet Fitness though. For example, you can't wear "head wear" other than baseball hats. Really? All those grannies out there have to leave the sweat band at home? Tsk, tsk, Planet Fitness. I wasn't happy leaving my crocheted hat at home. It meant that I actually had to do my hair to go to the gym. Blech.
I wasn't too thrilled about having to get my picture taken either. Don't get me wrong - I'm not usually running away from the camera, but who really wants a picture taken at the gym? Well, at least they're not a gym that makes you have a membership card with the picture on it. The bestie says the picture was good, but she's a friend AND an employee so its not like she could say any different anyway. XD
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