Working Out

[Marilyn]

I've worked out off and on for over 20 years. I'll do it for a while and then quit for a while. When I'm in a work out phase, it's like I can't not do it because it makes me feel so much better, but when I'm not in a workout phase I think I'm too tired and don't have time.

Right now, I try to workout every day, but my children are in college, so don't have to chase them around any more. I go to a gym right after work even though I work 8 hours a day and commute to another town.

When I had young children, I found the easiest, cheapest way was to walk for an hour after I put them to bed. We actually had a 9 p.m. walking group in our neighborhood. That worked very well. You'd be surprised how much better you feel.

Now I go to a gym and do the fat burn routine on the elyptical for 30 minutes then walk on the treadmill for 30 minutes. I've lost 16 lbs since May 1 and my saddlebags are gone!! I do a little ab work, but not weights. I have neck problems and my doctor says no weights at this time. Have been wanting to talk to a personal trainer and see what weights I can do safely.

Does anyone do pilates? I've been wanting to add that to my routine.

Working out is one reason I don't have 100 posts, yet!!