Today was my first "full" day of exercise. When I say "full" I don't mean I was at the gym all day. What I mean is that I started at the gym and then moved on over to the stadium for a few laps on the bleachers. All in all it took about an hour and was pretty rigorous (for me). When I was done I rode home feeling invigorated and sweaty. That was my routine Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mainly because the Pose & Gossip Class is back in the weight room on Mondays and Wednesdays. I have to clear out by 6AM so they can do their thing and because I can't get into the gym until 5:30, I feel a little lazy unless I do something more.
Rock on.
As I reflect over the past couple of weeks it occurs to me that if I could credit any one thing to effective weight loss- what was primarily responsible for the two-pound loss I experienced, was paying closer attention to what I ate.
Exercise is a great thing, it's a necessary thing for good health and increased metabolism. It definitely increases my nutritional economy of scale. The thing is- and I'm talking only about my personal experience here, no amount of exercise could ever overcome the damage done by overeating all by itself. Eating right is the cornerstone, the lynchpin, the key- hell, THE MOST IMPORTANT THING in returning my body to a healthy weight. For me, exercise greases the gears, primes the pump, fans the flame- hell, it makes the whole process more enjoyable and, shall I say, "Noticeable?"
My stamina has increased and I'm feeling stronger- I think most of that comes from exercise. The lighter I get the easier it is to do, which makes me want to continue... for the rest of my life.
Good stuff:
(Day 483 / -156 lbs.) I've Got Lots of Class and It Gets In My Way
9/17/2008 08:23:00 PM | attitude, eat less, weight-loss | 2 comments »
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full day and as rigorous exercise like that must be too serious and effective!
"If I could credit any one thing to effective weight loss- ......was paying closer attention to what I ate."
You rock Steve. This is one of the most important aspects of not only weight loss but being healthy overall. keep up the great work, you are an inspiration to many.