Discouragement?

Well, it's been about 3 weeks since I started going to the gym at least 3 days a week. I haven't been eating more and I have been eating better. I haven't seen much of a difference in my clothes, which is where I'm hoping to see something new. But I do feel better. I sleep better on nights that I go to the gym. I am more calm and I might actually have more energy.

Diana wanted to ask me about my routine. And I have been thinking about it. Here's what I do at the gym.

I get on the elliptical machine and I setup the "weight loss" program which is 28 minutes of interval resistance. Last time I went to the gym, I wasn't able to last more than 10 minutes. At the time I only listened to my mp3 player. Last week I got on the machine and one of my favorite shows was on, NCIS. It was a re-run but I enjoyed it anyway. I was watching the episode and at one point I looked down and I had almost completed the entire 28 minutes.

I've repeated the experience on other days. Even watching Law and Order: SVU (not a show I'm particularly involved in). So, as long as I'm watching something interesting, I have no problems finishing the program. Tonight was a difficult session. All of the elliptical machines were in use except the ones in front of the windows. I was really uncomfortable because I could watch myself and all I had was music, with no video. It was a struggle to complete the program.

So, I will ensure that when I go, I will get a machine in front of the TV. Or I'm going to make sure I have video loaded on my phone. I hate the struggle, but I do like the feeling afterward. Just that little bit of soreness.

After the cardio, I do back extension and ab work as well as working on my arms. I think I'll need to add some leg work too.