 This week, those of us at Operation Fat Blaster have a new mission.  We are doing something new that we have not done before, like a new workout, healthy food, or exercise class.  Whatever we try, we have to do it at least three times this week.
 This week, those of us at Operation Fat Blaster have a new mission.  We are doing something new that we have not done before, like a new workout, healthy food, or exercise class.  Whatever we try, we have to do it at least three times this week. I have an elliptical machine at home, which is basically like brand new. I've had it for a couple of years, but never did more than a minute on it every now and then because I wimped out and felt like it was too hard for me. I kept saying that I would start using it more once I lost some of the weight and my body could handle it better.
Well, I decided that the elliptical would be my challenge for this week. I'm going to do at least ten minutes on it, three days this week. No chickening out allowed! I did the first day yesterday, and my legs were killing me. I did five minutes, stopped for a minute, and then did the other five...so I completed the entire ten minutes. Tomorrow is the next elliptical day for me, and the goal is to go the whole ten minutes without any break.
Now, I am also still doing the treadmill or exercise DVD that I would normally do, just adding this new challenge to it. I've been doing really well with my water intake, and eating more fruits and veggies. I am determined that this is going to be a great week!!!
 
 


5 comments:
Woo Hoo! The elliptical is my MOST hated machine at the gym. It's torture!! Good for you for attacking it! Great mission. :)
I wish I had a elliptical at home, its the one machine I use at gym...for an hour at a time as it burns so many calories...then of course I love the treadmill...would love to have my own gym set up at home...I do have the space, but getting out is important otherwise I would be stuck in my home all day.
Good going...
Betsy says it's the most hated machine at the gym, and I didn't know that! I've ALWAYS hated it, and I can only last 10 mins. I RARELY would use it, but it was so popular at my gym. Good for you for choosing it, and from experience I know 10 mins is a good work out!
Great goal, Marie! My bike is also and elliptical, and its a pain! Good for you for wanting to tackle it! You can do this!
GREAT JOB! u'll work your endurance up in no time - i'm excited to keep reading about the progress. Keep it up!
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