Just 30 minutes, it is all I got in me.

[gingerbug 3]

I dont like to work out but under the circumstances, it is necessary. I can accept that and honestly, it is not all that bad. I get to put the kiddos in the child care area at the YMCA, plug into my mp3 and listen to some tunes. I get to be ALONE. It helps that the Y has little flat panel tv's at all the machines. So, I have failed at committing to working out before so this time I decided to do it differently. I only do 30 minutes. Granted, I go more often and I total about 3 hours a week at the gym but I only 'make' myself commit to 30 minutes. I actually look forward to it.

[IndioGirl55 32]

I dont like to work out but under the circumstances, it is necessary. I can accept that and honestly, it is not all that bad. I get to put the kiddos in the child care area at the YMCA, plug into my mp3 and listen to some tunes. I get to be ALONE. It helps that the Y has little flat panel tv's at all the machines. So, I have failed at committing to working out before so this time I decided to do it differently. I only do 30 minutes. Granted, I go more often and I total about 3 hours a week at the gym but I only 'make' myself commit to 30 minutes. I actually look forward to it.

Gingerbug

That's great:thumbup: - small steps that's how I started :Dancing_biggrin:

30 mins 9 months ago and now I have a trainer 2 x week and then do cardio for 1 hr 2 x week. Can't say I am a gym rat -but I do feel so much better after I exercise.

Keep up the good work...:glare:

[make33 2]

Yep, absolutely, I find LESS is more!!

Every time I start getting REALLY excited about working out and think I'll add on more days, I remember that every time I do that, I burn myself out and start mentally making excuses not to go!

When I started Curves five years ago, there were women who were going five and six days a week for the first few months--:glare: then suddenly we didn't see them at all anymore--they got burnt!! (I'm now two days at Curves and two days at the YMCA--and if I have to miss, I don't sweat it anymore!)

Keep right where you are and you'll move ahead when you want to! :Dancing_biggrin:

[marineliebe 2]

for me i find the 30min rule works really well when i dont' want to go to the gym or workout. i tell myself that all i have to do is 30 min, and lets face it 30min goes by really fast!! so i will either go on a walk, and once i start walking i usually go longer, or i will hop on the treadmill in front of my tv (my $40 craigslist buy!) and watch 30 min worth of tv. this little trick usually works pretty well for me. :glare:

[gingerbug 3]

I am pretty happy so far and it seems to be working. Today I plan to do two 30 minutes sets, one weights and one cardio. I had sick kids the last two days and i need a break from them and this is it. A whole hour to myself. LOL. It is easier to go in for an hour when it is a choice, not something I mandated myself to do in the beginning.

[laniayala 2]

Where does everyone get their energy? I can only stay on the thread mill for 15 minutes and I am so tired... whats your secret???

[make33 2]

I honestly find the treadmill to be very B-O-R-I-N-G!!! I had to do it for a year when we first moved here and no gym was open, but thank goodness for the television my husband hooked up in front of it!!

I had started at 15-20 minutes and just kept increasing until after the year I was doing 45-50 minutes.

Now that I have Curves and the YMCA, it's just so interesting to vary the workouts--and I think that's the key: changing it up!

If you have the opportunity, laniayala, visit a Curves near you--believe me, you won't regret it! :thumbup:

[IndioGirl55 32]

Where does everyone get their energy? I can only stay on the thread mill for 15 minutes and I am so tired... whats your secret???

laniayala

Am I getting this right you are 38 and 127 and can't do 15 minutes on the treadmill??

Are you eating properly??? What speed are you walking at &/or incline?

I could only do 15 - 20 minutes when I 1st started and weighed 250 but now I do 1 hr 3 miles varies between 3.0 to 4.0 speed and inclines 1 to 6

and I'm 164 lbs 53 yrs old and smoke.. - I listen to my Ipod and jam to my tunes as I walk - heck I even jogged/ran for a 1/4 mile yesterday..

I would ck w/your doctor - cuz in my unlicensed doctor opinion I think you should be able to do more that 15 mins..

[gingerbug 3]

Where does everyone get their energy? I can only stay on the thread mill for 15 minutes and I am so tired... whats your secret???

If you are lacking energy you may want to check out the book 'Tired of being Tired' or 'From Fatigued to Fantastic'. these books talk a lot about adrenal burn out and give you ideas to build up your energy naturally and easily.

[mariah104 3]

wow Indigogirl55, you are sooo close to your goal weight. Congratulations! You go Girl!!!

[brandyII 9]

laniayala

Am I getting this right you are 38 and 127 and can't do 15 minutes on the treadmill??

Are you eating properly??? What speed are you walking at &/or incline?

I could only do 15 - 20 minutes when I 1st started and weighed 250 but now I do 1 hr 3 miles varies between 3.0 to 4.0 speed and inclines 1 to 6

and I'm 164 lbs 53 yrs old and smoke.. - I listen to my Ipod and jam to my tunes as I walk - heck I even jogged/ran for a 1/4 mile yesterday..

I would ck w/your doctor - cuz in my unlicensed doctor opinion I think you should be able to do more that 15 mins..

They wouldn't do our surgery unless we quit smoking six weeks prior to surgery, I guess they're all different.

[IndioGirl55 32]

wow Indigogirl55, you are sooo close to your goal weight. Congratulations! You go Girl!!!

Thanks Mariah - Just goes to show you that if you do the work that is required the band does work - even for an old fart like me :thumbup:

[IndioGirl55 32]

They wouldn't do our surgery unless we quit smoking six weeks prior to surgery, I guess they're all different.

I have been banded for 9 months - ya I had to quit before surgery too

What's the Doc goint to do to come and take the band out cuz I went back to smoking - there are a few of us here who still smoke.

[brandyII 9]

Hey I was a carton a week smoker so I know what it's like. Half the reason why I'm fat today is because I quit smoking years ago. My daughter had picked up the habit and is going to get the surgery and had to quit too but I think they also said smoking is harder on you after you've had surgery. It's like not taking ibuprofen it's a similar situation I think. But I know how hard it is to deal with weight issues and smoking and I'm not trying to be a lecturer to you. Sorry if I offended didn't mean to, brandyII.

[IndioGirl55 32]

Hey I was a carton a week smoker so I know what it's like. Half the reason why I'm fat today is because I quit smoking years ago. My daughter had picked up the habit and is going to get the surgery and had to quit too but I think they also said smoking is harder on you after you've had surgery. It's like not taking ibuprofen it's a similar situation I think. But I know how hard it is to deal with weight issues and smoking and I'm not trying to be a lecturer to you. Sorry if I offended didn't mean to, brandyII.

No offense taken Brandy..

Yep I still smoke - but it's about 1/2 pack a day - so I am not a full fledge addict - just a part timer - you know like - Oh I am not an alcoholic cuz I only drink beer and not the hard stuff - Yep justifications - denial - but I still enjoy it... I will quit one of these days..