Tuesday, October 16, 2007
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Still exercising
I realize that I haven't been posting. I get the feeling that I just don't have that much to say these days. Is it me? Is it my life? Actually, these are essentially the same, aren't they. In any event, as I stated over a month ago--that would be exactly two posts ago--I am trying to bring my energy level back up by exercising.
I wrote previously that I have lost almost ten pounds. Well, I've stopped lifting weights as that doesn't allow me to loss the weight that quickly. I know, I know. Lifting weights to tone the body is good, but watching the numbers on the scale go down is quite motivating, so I've stopped. When I started on the health kick, I weighed a hefty 178 pounds--pretty chunky for 5'6". Yes, I'm short. They don't call me Mr. Miyagi for nothing. It was the most I had ever weighed in my life. I had reached 175 before, but that was virtually with no muscles. Not that I have a lot of muscles now, but about 15 years ago I had never worked out with weights, had done little manual labor in my life, and was a pretty sorry (read: blubbery) sight.
After working out on the treadmill last Friday, I got on the scales and was gratified to see that I had broken 160 pounds. Yes, the meter read: 159.5! Woo hoo! Of course, it was right after running for 90 minutes, and predictably I was back above 160 the next day--162 to be exact--but it felt good nonetheless.
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Comments (7)
It's actually kind of inspiring!
You haven't been posting that much! I just realized that when I read your comment. It seems like everyone else in my subscription list have stopped writing too.
That having been said... I've started working out, too, sort of. I came to Japan at around 185 pounds, and I'm 5'9.5" or so -- that half an inch really matters. >.>
I gained a lot of weight for various reasons and figured I should start losing it. I've been eating less since coming to Japan, and I also bike to work every day -- it's about 25-35 minutes each way, so that's a good dose of exercise. I've also decided to ramp it out by starting a workout routine I can do every evening to build muscle. We'll see how it goes!
I just wish I had a scale to show my progress (if any). It must be a great motivator.
Good luck! I'm cheering for you over here!