Back on the (Literal) Treadmill

Y’all know I’ve made some serious efforts to get in shape to improve my health over the past couple of years.  And like most people, I’ve had ups and downs in the journey!  I haven’t fallen off the wagon completely, but we haven’t walked as often, I’ve eaten more carbs than I should, and I’ve put a few pounds back on.

I’d been saying for over a year that I was going to join the gym–specifically, the gym that is associated with my doctor’s office, and which is a five-minute drive from my house–but I never seemed to find the time.  But Emily wanted to join as well, so she was the one that finally got the ball rolling.

So she and I are now official gym members, and have experienced our first workout.  She’s not familiar with the machines, but I still remember how they all work fortunately.

I’ve been a gym member off and on since the kids were little, first at the Y, and later at the now-defunct Ladies Choice.  I know from experience that my best efforts at weight loss came when I was lifting weights as well as watching my diet.  Plus I actually enjoy doing weights!

The challenge, as always, is TIME.  I don’t have any extra time, about which more in another post, but this is important so we are going to go three mornings a week, first thing, during a time when I am generally either doing blogging tasks or working.

It feels good to get started and I will let you know how it goes.  Perhaps the additional exercise will counteract the effect of the approaching holiday cheer!