This turned out to be a pretty odd day in general, but especially workout-wise. I finally got to the gym after work at about 7:30 PM. Normally they are open until 9 PM on Saturdays, but this is our mid-semester break and they closed at 8 PM. I made sure with Kaitlyn, the desk worker, that it was okay for me to do a quick workout, and she gave me the all clear.
I changed in record time out of my scrubs and hoofed it up to the elliptical machines. I didn't stretch or walk beforehand because I knew that I wouldn't have enough time. I decided that since I had a short amount of time to work out in that I would really try and make every minute count. It was really difficult! I pushed myself to keep up as fast a pace as I could for as long as I could. I was going about double my normal elliptical speed, and my heart rate was about 180 the entire time. I made it 15 minutes before I felt like I was going to die. That 15 minute session was harder than most of my 30 minute ones! I walked one lap around the track, and then called it quits so that Kaitlyn didn't have to stay late. She and I had a short chat about my weight loss goals, and how this short workout was still better than none at all. A great point!
I really need to keep reminding myself that even though I haven't lost a SINGLE DARN POUND, every minute that I'm at that gym is making me healthier. It's just really frustrating to see the scale showing the exact same numbers after two weeks of making an effort. I just expected to see SOMETHING by now, you know?
Um, I do know. Bc it takes me like 2-3 weeks to see any scale movement too. Friggin balls. Keep it up though! :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, despite your non-softness, you will still be gaining a lot of muscle mass in a hurry. I wouldn't be surprised if you started GAINING weight. Try taking measurements instead? Waist and hips and so on. You certainly are looking better.
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