stargazer673's Journal

I went to the gym early today.  I was cramping (TMI...right?) and thought that maybe exersis would help out with that...and amazingly it worked...well with the midol I took...lol.  I felt gross because I'm not used to having my period and I think it was a big thing going out when I'm on my period finally.  What I did in high school was tell the gym teacher that I was dizzy or I was cramping...that worked most of the time.  But I'm doing this now for myself. This gym thing is important to me.  It makes me feel better and I have more energy...even though it also makes me tired

Anyway I was on the stationary bike for about 50 mins...I say about because I stop midway to go to the bathroom...then got back on and started pedalling again.  I could really feel the muscles in my thighs straining...I guess its a good thing....I don't know what I'm doing right or wrong...so I am unsure if some of the things I'm feeling are ok...like my knees and ankles were really bothering me this morning.  They were stiff...I guess that's what I get for being a couch potato for over 6 years.  I could try some of the stuff they advertise on tv about joints.. When I was on the bike one of the personal trainers there stopped and told me that she was proud of me coming so often.  It was nice to get a complement for her. Made me feel good...lol.

After the bike I did some strength training.  I am able to use heavier weight then when I first started...which is awesome.

I know I've said this before but I am so glad I have this gym membership. It gets me out of the house and gets me active. I may not be losing weight but my mood has defenetly(sp?) improved.

I hope everyone has a nice warm day where ever you are...it's nice outside today...but I still see people running around in super heavy coats like it's freezing out there...but it's like 50F...which is pretty warm...to me anyway

Take care. Tonya