I've been making some progress, but not a huge difference. I got a gym membership because it is only $10 a month...pretty good. I did some math and figured that if I can loose the amount of weight that I want to in a year then it is worth the gym membership because even for a years worth at $10, it's still cheaper than if I bought a work out machine.
I googled some work outs that you can do at the gym. They said one of the best work outs is to do interval training, at least I think that's what it's called. Essential you have to find the right kind of machine, they said the rowing machine or treadmill. Then you warm up, for about 2-5 minutes, you run for 60 sec, then decrease your speed and walk for 2-3 min. You do 10-12 intervals of this. When I first tried it I stupidly chose the treadmill next to the door, there were a lot of people there. It is really hot outside and well it was the worst possible treadmill to work out on. I was drenched in sweat, and I only did 7 intervals because I was a little hungry before I went, and I started feeling sick-from not eating. 2nd time I made it to 10 intervals, but still sweaty, just not as bad-found a cooler spot. I also thought that Pandora was going to work in the gym, it didn't. Plus you have to bring your own towel. I will be prepared this time. I think the interval routine really works. When I first tried it I didn't work out the rest of the week and I lost like 2 lbs.
I've decided that MWF are going to be my interval days, and TThS will be weights. Now I just need to actually go every day of the week. I will go one day, and then not want to go for the rest of the week. I also have these spurts of motivation. If I don't go when I'm motivated then I get lazy and just want to stay home and relax. I also have to wait until my husband gets home from work. It hard because when he gets home I just want to stay home and spend time with him. I really want to loose weight though. I think it would really help me health wise, just to feel good about myself and maybe keep me from becoming diabetic or or health issues I am probably doomed to get. I've been trying to eat better, but it's been hard. I have been searching for super healthy recipes that are quick and easy. It seems like those don't exist?! If you want it to taste good you have to spend an hour making it, at least that is what it seems like. You also have to buy a billion different things from the grocery store. Well I really want to loose weight and keep motivated, I think writing this blog helps remind me of what I want and what I've done, and or accomplished.
