I was fortunate enough to become the owner of a simple treadmill (my friend who doesn't use hers let me borrow it!) It's been sitting in my closet for god knows how long and I finally dragged it out and got about 40 mins in! I did 20 mins around noon, then 20 more minds after supper (i wanted 20 after i ate). It really helps too, i'm drenched in sweat (like you need to know!!!) but my passed two works outs left me so sore in my thighs and sides that I just couldnt think of another workout I could do without over doing those muscles. So, some cardio it was! Pop in your head phones and listen to some tunes while you are working out, it seriously helps. :)
Here is the link to a similar treadmill: Link
The only draw back is that it doesn't have the ability to change slope. But, I think I can come up with a system to work that out. Maybe some old text books (come on, those college books are good for something!) or some 2X4s will help. Don't take my word for it, I'll post another post once I figure out what works and is safe. Happy working out! ;)
Before
BEFORE
When I graduated high school I weighed a good 183 lbs. Not that anything was wrong with that, I have seen beautiful women who have weighed more than that! But, I wasn't happy with myself. I was miserable not being able to wear what I wanted and hated that I could barley fit into my graduation dress when the day came. Now, I would like to tell you that I was determined to lose weight, I worked hard, etc. But, that is the thing...I didn't. I suffered from my Gallbladder attacks nightly, daily, and all in between. So, I started to lose weight with a combination of birth control and being sick. As November of 2013 hit, I got down to 140! After my surgery that month, I was down to 128 lbs. My goal was to be 120! This is a healthy weight for my height (5'3") and I plan on gaining and toning my muscles in my arms, stomach, legs, and butt. My goal is not to be "perfect" or "beautiful". My goal is to be happy with who I am PHYSICALLY. UPDATE: A few years later, I still struggle with my weight. I was steady at 130lbs and have gotten myself back up to 155lbs. This is where I'm starting again Nov 8 2014
When I graduated high school I weighed a good 183 lbs. Not that anything was wrong with that, I have seen beautiful women who have weighed more than that! But, I wasn't happy with myself. I was miserable not being able to wear what I wanted and hated that I could barley fit into my graduation dress when the day came. Now, I would like to tell you that I was determined to lose weight, I worked hard, etc. But, that is the thing...I didn't. I suffered from my Gallbladder attacks nightly, daily, and all in between. So, I started to lose weight with a combination of birth control and being sick. As November of 2013 hit, I got down to 140! After my surgery that month, I was down to 128 lbs. My goal was to be 120! This is a healthy weight for my height (5'3") and I plan on gaining and toning my muscles in my arms, stomach, legs, and butt. My goal is not to be "perfect" or "beautiful". My goal is to be happy with who I am PHYSICALLY. UPDATE: A few years later, I still struggle with my weight. I was steady at 130lbs and have gotten myself back up to 155lbs. This is where I'm starting again Nov 8 2014
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