I am back on the exercise train! I got back into the pool and made it through four laps before I needed to rest. Not as horrible as I thought, but still a far cry from what I was able to do just a few months ago. I did a total of slow 14 laps with several rests between. I could tell my entire body was weak from lack of exercise. Not only did my lungs tire quickly, but my legs, my arms, my core too. My husband and I worked out four days a week that I am going to swim so I am hoping to get back to my old self soon.
I also got on my bike for the first time since before I was pregnant. I almost had a heart attack after trying to go around the block. I was horrified since our neighborhood is flat and I was riding slowly. It was windy, but I was really struggling. My husband noticed my tire was almost completely flat which is why I was having trouble. So I wasn't as horribly out of shape as I thought. After he filled my tires I was able to ride with ease and got a little exercise in.
I will keep updating my progress to hold myself accountable. My goal is to get back to my mile in the pool by mid-June
Whooo!! Go InhalingHope! I'm so happy you're starting on the exercise train again! Keep up the hard work!
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DeleteWay to go IH!! You rock cyster! Keep it up. In fact you doing 14 laps in the pool is way better than I probably ever could do.
ReplyDeleteThanks! My mom says the same thing, but if you ask me to run 10 feet I would fall over! For some reason swimming has always been my thing ;)
DeleteThree cheers for that flat tire! Such wonderful news - 1. you began exercising again and 2. it went better than you expected. I've never found a workout that beats swimming. Good luck meeting your mile goal by mid-June.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I agree that I can't find an exercise that trumps swimming!
DeleteOkay have to admit your bike story made me laugh out loud. So funny! You must have felt so relieved when you saw the flat. I just got a bike myself and we just got a little bike seat for the back for the baby and now we all go out together. It's great fun and exercise at the same time. You are very lucky to have such a supportive husband as well!
ReplyDeleteI was so relieved! Oh my gosh, I seriously thought I was in horrible shape. We are looking into buying a bike seat for Kaylee for her birthday. I would love to take family bike rides!
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