It all started off last Monday at work, the girls and I booked to go to Aqua fit after work Wednesday night...
I'd normally go straight home and chill out in my bedroom, watch YouTube, put on a few candles and totally relax...but instead, we decided to kick out the winter blues & finally I felt like I had something too look forward to after work.
Aqua fit is an excersize class that takes place in a swimming pool, with music to get you motivated and an instructor on the pool side that gets you working out.
(This photo is not mine, an example of what Aqua fit is)
It was such good fun and I loved every moment.
When I went too sleep that night... WOW..... My leg muscles were killing me! I even rummaged through my handbag in the middle of the night to find some paracetamol as the pain was keeping me awake. The next day I woke up and my legs were fine. They weren't hurting as much as I thought they were going too. Apparently it's because your using muscles that you don't normally use and have shocked them into working out.
This weekend just gone, I signed up for my first ever gym membership! I'm doing this alone as I work alot harder and push myself further when working out in the gym, each day I may find I want to push my body into breaking out 10more calories each day at the gym per week. I suppose it helps if you set your self a goal. I suppose it helps motivate you in the gym that everytime you scan your gym card, you also get points in new look, John Lewis, currys. Etc. So I feel like this will help towards my new wardrobe (aha!)
I haven't been inside a gym for around 4/5years and tonight before I went into the gym I was extremely nervous to even walk up the stairs let alone actually jump on a machine and work out. When I was 18 I used to go to the gym alot and have put on alot of weight since, I love socialising and having date night meals with my boyfriend and I'm a massive sugar addict. (I love chocolate SOOO much) I can still enjoy these moments but I need to start making healthier choices.
What did I do at the gym? I decided to try out most of the machines in 10minutes intervals. I used the cross trainer, excersize bike, tread mill, step counter and vibrate plate. I came away after an hour feeling confident and excited to go again tomorrow after burning my first 270calories. It helps by having music and TVs around the room so your still not missing your favourite program.
Today was just the beginning.. I'm already looking forward too going to the gym again and seeing my body shape change for a healthier me the more I use the gym. Obviously I have changed the way I eat, I find this the hardest part, but when I start seeing results, il know it's all been worth it. I'm so lucky I have a very supportive boyfriend, and friends that come along and enjoy Aqua fit with me.
I hope I have motivated some of you to option for a healthier lifestyle, if not, please don't forget... If you want to change something about the way you look or how you live your life. Do it for yourself. No one else!
Iv also just treated my self to some new trainers, as I find my old ones rather heavy.
What do you think? Do you like them?
Don't let anyone tell you that you can't. Don't let anyone get you down. Don't let anyone make you feel uncomfortable.
Do it for yourself!
I am...
How many of you already go to the gym? What's your favourite equipment? Let me know...
Love Katie xXx
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