That was my dilemma yesterday. We had our first snow fall of the season yesterday. It was a wet, heavy snow. I know this because I shoveled it.
At first that was my plan....I will shovel the snow instead of going to the gym. I though it is such a great idea! Then it happened...I started to feel this need to move. To exert....to sweat....to go to the gym.....sigh...
Next thing you know, I was packing my gym bag. It is a more of a pain to go to the gym in this weather. I had to pack my shoes and wear my boots. Seems like a little thing, but it just makes it more difficult.....we all like things to be easy.
I was very proud of me for going. It did feel right though. I wanted to be there.
When there, I did do 60 minutes of cardio. I used the elliptical trainer at level 3 on manual. I used the handles for the entire time. It was tough going at first, but quickly I found my little escape in listening to my music, looking around the gym and generally just day dreaming. Quickly 8 minutes zipped by.
At around the 15 minute mark, I noticed a smiling face coming my way. It was my cardio buddy Lesley. I love it when he arrives. He regularly does his 30 minutes of cardio before hitting the weights. We have great conversations and before I know it, half an hour has passed. Thanks Lesley!
After he was gone, I had a little less than 15 minutes to go. It was going quite well until the last 2 minutes.....they were the longest two minutes of my life! I wanted to just hop off and go lie down for a nap......
I have learned that I am stubborn though. I had set a goal. I couldn't quit. I finished all 60 minutes! According to the machine, I burned 780 calories.....felt good!
Storm
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