When I was in my 20, my dad described me to others as being busier than a one legged man in a butt kicking contest. It that was true then, it’s cold hard fact at 45. Therefore, I knew it was going to be hard to find time to workout. It turns out there’s plenty of time if you get to the gym at 5:30 AM.
In case you missed it yesterday, I am trying to lose 45 lbs while I’m 45. I reported to everyone yesterday that I was 220 lbs, which is high considering my height and build. However, I weighed this morning and realized that I am actually only 217! So, only 42 lbs to go.
For the past few weeks, I’ve been going to the gym at least 4 times a week, building up my time on the elliptical machine. I like the elliptical machine because it works out your arms, chest, glutes, and legs at the same time. Then, if you add an appropriate amount of resistance, you’re not just doing cardio, but building muscle as well.
My first step is to continue exercising on the elliptical for at least 45 minutes for 4 to 5 times a week, then begin adding additional weight training. This morning, I stopped at just past 48 minutes. 🙂
If you have exercise advice for me, I invite you to comment.
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