Today, I started working out at the YMCA! I haven't exercised since finishing the cardiac rehab program. I walked on the treadmill for 30 minutes, elliptical for 10 minutes, stationary bike for 10 minutes and worked my arms, abs, and used the rowing machine. (which I actually grew to love during cardiac rehab) There were many times throughout my hour and half of exercising that I wanted to stop but I didn't. Even if I slowed my speed down or decreased my incline for a couple of minutes I kept going. I am such a perfectionist and sometimes get caught up with doing things just as good, or better than everyone else. Today, I told myself that no matter how much I wanted to stop and just go home I would not give in to the negative voices in my head. It didn't matter if someone next to me was running on the treadmill while I was walking, or the guy next to me was staying on the bike longer than me. All that mattered was that I was doing the very best that I could! I left the YMCA today with a feeling of accomplishment and I actually can't wait to go back tomorrow; which I can say I have never, ever felt that way about exercising! I am going to try and update my blog everyday to keep myself accountable. If anyone has any words of encouragement, diabetic friendly recipes or even wants to come and meet to exercise I would love it!!
~ Needs to do what needs to be done. Change is hard. You fight to hold on and you fight to let go. In the end, we all know change is needed for growth. ~
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