Talk me out of talking myself out
Kids. After a shameful multiple month absence at my gym, I went back last night. I did the BodyPump class which is instructor-led weight-lifting hitting all the major muscle groups set to music. I’ve taken this class many times before and knowing I hadn’t done it in along time, I went with the lightest weights to start getting back to it. Wow. I have really really gotten out of shape since early spring because I was in pain only halfway through the class, which has never happened before, even when I first took the class and was learning the techniques. By the time I got home, I could barely walk up the one flight of stairs to my apartment. I took a hot shower last night, but it didn’t really help. Today I’m totally walking around like an old man. Its my legs more than anything.
I know I have to keep on keeping on and I intend to go after work and spend some time just walking on the treadmill and then take a yoga class because I don’t feel very stretchy. But with an hour to go in the workday, the temptation to just go straight home and lay on the couch with an ice pack and my cat is really appealing.
But laying on my couch is what has put back on all the weight I had lost this spring. I enjoyed the workout last night while I was doing it, just not so much when it was over.
Someone motivate me!
Get thy ass to the gym! No couch for you!!!
*cracks whip*
Oh yes, the old man walk! I’ve been there many a time after a workout or one I have not been to in forever. It’ll get easier. I’ve found when my legs are sore and I want to work out, that the elliptical helps. Sort of takes the impact away and warms the muscles so you can stretch them a bit afterwards. Just my 2 cents.