I will not let it discourage me though. I'm walking a comfortable 3.2 mph without panting whereas I was only doing a max of 1.9 when I started. My bf says that if I walk this fast now he's afraid of how fast I'll walk next time we go to the mall lol. I always speed walk in the mall. I can do 25 consecutive squats now without holding on to or leaning against anything. Before, I couldn't even do one squat without support. I can feel major changes that I cannot see. I certainly am improving my physical abilities. It's just frustrating not to see physical results.
Each day it gets harder and harder not to skip a day. Am I wasting my efforts at this point with all the consistent and repetative exercise? Is this ache, itch, or tingle a sign that I'm overworking my muscles? Maybe people of my height and stature aren't supposed to walk this fast. Still, my cardio routine is valuable to me. I love tracking my miles and calories. I love increasing each in the allotted times. Eventually, I'll increase these times. I dream of hitting a resistance level of 20, of walking just a little faster than what I can do now...of jogging without losing my breath. I proudly think to myself, "I work out for 40 minutes a day, every day. I walk over a mile in 20 minutes and then go spend 20 more minutes on an elliptical." I look at my shoulders glistening with sweat and think maybe they are getting a bit more of a curve. Sweat drips down my face so much that I have to take of my steamed up glasses and my shorts have wet marks from wiping my face with my hands and then rubbing my hands on the sides of my shorts.
I work out hard and I feel proud for it. So why if I don't fit my clothes any differently?! I can comfortably get to where I'm going in half the time I used to be able to get there. My legs, despite the eraser-sized bug bites I've gained over the summer, look tons better. I can see results. I'm not where I want to be with my thighs, but the squats and further dedication to my equipment will help that. I'm blessed to be able to acquire these machines. Without them, I'd be stuck with cheesy videos.
I cannot wait to pay off my elliptical! $100 a month for 5 months will do it and I have 12 months to pay it without getting that 21% interest rate. I have well over a grand left on my credit limit right now, but I know better than to max out. The way I see it, if I'm dedicated to using my elliptical pretty much every day for 5 months, a universal gym is not only a good reward, but also a good investment. I really want it! I want it now! Still, I must wait. I must be patient, dilligent, and smart. In the meantime, I can research my options and read different reviews. I can be absolutely sure that my dedication to fitness doesn't slip away like a trend.
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