3rd day at the gym this week

@NJChicaa (127123)
United States
April 7, 2016 4:00pm CST
This week is my first week back to the gym since November and today was my third day there this week. I didn't think things out very well when my coworkers and I went out to Chipotle for lunch. Let's just say that I was still full two and a half hours later when I walked into the gym. I wasn't feeling super motivated so I only did 30 minutes of cardio but I still think that is decent for my first week back. I briefly considered doing some of the weight machines but, again, I wasn't feeling it so I just left after I put my time in on the elliptical and treadmill. I'm proud that I got myself there and that I did the 30 minutes of exercise. Next week I will push myself to do a little more.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381929)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Apr 16
It's good that you've made a start. It might take a while to get back in the swing of it.
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Jonny Rich
@JonnyRich (157)
• Blackburn, England
7 Apr 16
Its all about the gains!!!
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Kevin
@kevin1877uk (36987)
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7 Apr 16
Cool, well done, just don't over do it.
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Oshy
@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
7 Apr 16
Hey even tho you did not do all, you did get there Chicaa. It is great better than me, I have not even walked today.
NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (127123)
• United States
7 Apr 16
That's how I'm looking at it.
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Rebecca Huston
@Telynor (1763)
• United States
8 Apr 16
I admire folks who can get to the gym regularly. And that you keep pushing the limit a little each time. I used to do the gym thing, but I was so intimidated by it all that I gave up.
NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (127123)
• United States
8 Apr 16
I go to Planet Fitness and their motto is "You belong!" It is literally on every machine they have in the place. They are big into making sure you know that it is a "no judgement zone". I like it there.
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Rebecca Huston
@Telynor (1763)
• United States
8 Apr 16
@NJChicaa There is one near us. I've thought about it, but the biggest obstacle is that moving causes pain, so I'm not exactly enthusiastic.
Erica Baker
@Bunny28 (190)
• Lillington, North Carolina
7 Apr 16
It's good to start slowly and work your way up in small increments. It will help reduce the amount of pain you will feel as well.
NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (127123)
• United States
7 Apr 16
That is my plan. I figure I'll do 35 minutes next week and then move up to 40 and 45 after that.