Hi ladies. I've just found this thread today. I have a lot of weight to lose (50kg..god even looking at that number is terrifying), and this looks like a good idea. I'm a little concerned about whether my joints would cope with jogging/running, but it doesn't hurt to try! I've started adjusting my eating habits, and when I get tempted by junk, reminding myself how much better my body feels when I only put food into that's actually good for it. I've started an exercise program designed by my sister (who is a personal trainer( which is daily, alternating between cardio on one day and resistance training on another), however, this plan looks really..inspiring for some reason. I like the idea of being able to actually run, to get out and jog in the open air and really feel my body working, my muscles doing their thing, just feeling so free. I used to be a lot fitter than I am now, I find myself longing for how it used to feel.
Like I've seen some others saying, this is the year I lose weight. I've just been to Melbourne for the Aus Open tennis (we go every January), and I'm determined that by this time next year, when we go down, I'll be able to buy some of the lovely clothes I see down there. Dh and I do play tennis sometimes, and I thoroughly enjoy it, so we're thinking of joining the club just down the road from our place. Last year, I had two miscarriages, and we desperately want a baby, but don't want to try until I'm back to a healthy weight. All my tests came back normal, so my weight is my biggest risk factor for my recurring m/cs (I've had three altogether).
Gosh, I really rambled there! So I'm about to get my runners on, and head out, and see how I go. Keep going ladies, you've inspired me today!
Update: Well that was..interesting..I'm sweating my ass off (which is actually a good thing, really), and I thought for a while there that my chest was going to explode. And I only managed 4 sets of the 30s of jogging! At least my knees didn't break..and I do feel oddly satisfied...
Lisa xx
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