Hey all.

I had another visit with my Dietician this past Saturday. I left there with a head full of information; how my metobolism works, etc. He told me, after my test results (some breathing machine), that I have a high metabolism, so I burn fat before carbs in my body. Anyway - he stressed over and over how I MUST work out; and strength training is super important. He also told me that the test revealed how much of a sedentary life I lead. No kidding. Don't get me wrong; I love to go dance, swim, bike, etc. But where I live; considering the winters - not to mention the bears, I won't be out for walks anytime soon. My point is; I HATE to work out. I hate the whole going to the gym idea. I know that I must excercise after being banded...and it terrifies me, b/c if I don't get the workouts in, all of this will be for nothing. I know I should find something that i like to do; a disguised way of excercising. I have a treadmill; and hope to get on it for 4 days a week to start; maybe a mile a day to start. Will that benefit me? As for weight lifting/strenght training...I have no idea. I keep thinking I'll join curves - but last time Idid that I never felt like I was getting a workout; never broke a sweat. HELP!!!

**Too bad I didn't get a work out from shopping. hehehe

I figured the only way to be sure to excercise is to make it fun. So.......I bought a trampoline. Yes, you heard right! Not a big giant one, but a personal sized one. I may look a little foolish; but it will be 'fun'...I could do that!!!:phanvan

This is going to sound weird, but I gotta say that right now I *dont'* hate exercising. I think I might even *like* it. What made the difference was music. Load up an iPod with really great, feel good music! I also do this little mind trick. Whenever I drive by my gym, I look over at it, smile, and say (and try to mean it!): "I LOVE that place." I know that probably sounds silly, but it seems to be working. I try to take the strength training slowly, enough to feel a little tenderness between workouts (so I know I'm improving), but not so much that I don't want to go back because I can barely lift my arms! Slow and steady...

Tami

I truly envy and admire those folks I see jogging every day, at home, at work, whereever. They get a 'runners high'. I would love to feel what they're talking about. How come these folks don't make excuses? Why do they have the time that i don't? I hope that the weight that will be coming off will increase my energy level enough to get me into a routine.

I also bought a dance tape to do at home. I always wanted to learn how to salsa and it is called Core Rhythms. It is from some people who were on "Dancing with the stars". It is really fun and doesn't feel like exercise. I can't wait to start up again next week! Audree

BabyGotBack...

I saw that DVD on a late night infommercial; but wasn't sure if it would be too difficult! Tell me what you think of it!!!