I'm heading to the treadmill

[kellyt]

Anyone want to join me in some walking?     

[okarol]

OK - I walk 4 - 5 days a week. I try to do 60 minutes each time.

[wrandym]

Man...I need to get some energy back    I used to go to the gym 3 days a week, do 30 minutes on the treadmill and then 90 minutes of weights and now I can't go up the steps without taking a break.  Grrrr....

I will be there in spirit...how's that?  Keep on truckin'

[kitkatz]

I am working out three days a week and the trainer wants me to walk the other days. So okay.

[Rerun]

I've been going to the gym.  I walk 30 minutes (1.5 miles) on the treadmill and then go home.  I'm working up to more.  I even went swimming yesterday.... it was a whole workout getting that wet swimming suit off!  GEEZ

[kellyt]

Oh, 30 minutes is my maximum at the current time, as well.   I did 33 minutes today because I wanted to finish the song I was listening to.   I'm supposed to be walking at a slow pace, like 2 mph, but I usually go at 2.8 or 2.9.  I've been raising the incline to 1.5 - 2 and then I go maybe 2.5 mph.  We used to have a gym membership, but I just didn't have the energy to go.  And when I did I could barely move on the treadmill, much less do weights and such.  So we dumped the membership and purchased a treadmill.  I'm trying to walk three days a week now, but I will increase to a five once my stomach isn't so swollen and uncomfortable.

Thanks for walking with me, ya'll.  Our next walk will be.....FRIDAY!   I go for labs and my 3rd IVIG treatment tomorrow.

[jbeany]

I love my treadmill.  I got mine for free - best price ever. (My sister got sick of tripping over it in her bedroom.) I don't usually do a set time - I try to do a set mileage.  I like to do a mile most days, and half a mile if I'm in a rush.  I like to alternate speeds.  I start with 2 mph, up it to 3 when I'm warmed up, then crank it up to 5 and run for a bit.  Then I drop back to 2 and start over.  If I'm short on time, I can do the walk/jog/run cycle twice and finish a half mile in about 10 minutes.  I find I lose weight if I can do the mile every day - but the half mile even 4 days a week keeps me from gaining.

[kellyt]

That sounds like a good work-out, jbeany.  However, I don't run unless something is chasing me!  And even then I ususally give up pretty quick!     I was terrible at tag and hide-and-go-seek as a child.  I just hid until they said it was safe to come out!

[jbeany]

I can't run for very long!  Maybe a minute or two at the most.  In the summer, I do a brisk walk around the two little blocks here in town.  The back stretch is a dirt road with no houses, and I run when I get back there out of sight.  I can barely manage to keep it up for 3/4 of that block.  If I'm ever chased by a maniac, heck, I'm just gonna get killed!

Hey, I figure it's the effort that counts, not whether or not I'm ever gonna be in any shape to run a marathon.

[Run8]

Today was my first day back in a gym and let me tell you.................. I haven't been in a gym for over a year and I could really tell. But I guess I have to start somewhere. I just hope I keep motivated

[jbeany]

Starting is the easy part.  Sticking with it is the problem!

[kitkatz]

I go work out with my trainer today. Pool work today. It will be fun if I do not drown myself.

[kellyt]

Don't forget your arm floaties!!!!!!   

[paul.karen]

What channel is all this action on?
I keep flipping but cant find it.

I sit on the couch and let my restless legs run from there.

We  are gonna try to stop smoking starting saturday morning.  This is the last vice i am trying to kick.  Also the hardest and if you knew my background well.............  So im hoping for the best :-)

So i will be joining you for your walks next week

[Sluff]

Lets not, but say I did.

[jbeany]

Come on, sluffy - get a move on!

[Rerun]

I'm going over to the gym right now.  I was going to skip today, but after reading this I got motivated.

                                                     

[kitkatz]

I did the work out with the trainer, then swam six laps afterwards. I must be crazy. Exercise may become a new addiction!

[kellyt]

   Kitkatz and Rerun!!!   

[Rerun]

What else do Kitkatz and Rerun have in common?  Hummmm???

Nocturnal Dialysis.  Longer more cleanzing may lead to more energy.

[Zach]

What else do Kitkatz and Rerun have in common?  Hummmm???

Nocturnal Dialysis.  Longer more cleanzing may lead to more energy.

 

[jbeany]

More frequent home hemo has the same effect on me.  In center, I had to force my self to exercise because I was always too tired.  On NxStage, I have to force myself to exercise because I'm too busy.

[kitkatz]

What else do Kitkatz and Rerun have in common?  Hummmm???

Nocturnal Dialysis.  Longer more cleanzing may lead to more energy.

Also higher KT/V

Oops we are in the off topic section. Better get back on topic....

Victor and I are off to the gym this morning.  Trainer says "Do 30 min on elliptical and 30 on the bike." "Hah" I say! I will let you know how I did.

[kellyt]

So.....how did you do Kitkatz?  I'm waiting for my lunch to settle and then I'll be on the treadmill, too!  I plan on 30 minutes.  That's about 1 1/2 miles and 160 +/- calories burned.

[jbeany]

I hate that little calorie counter.  I bust my *** for half an hour, and it tells me I haven't burned enough calories to even account for a snack, let alone a whole meal.