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DEL.ICIO.USIt isn’t a stroll around the block
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I’ll admit it, I was lazy. So when I heard the experts (who are these “experts” anyway??) say that all I had to do was walk 3 to 4 times a week for 30 minutes, I thought “Well if that’s all it takes, I’m on board!” That’s a good start for someone who needs to GET UP off the couch like I did … but it just isn’t going to cut it if you need to GET OFF the fat and GET IN shape.
It’s been quite a week. I’ve learned a lot and I’ve stretched a lot - both physically and intellectually … even emotionally. Working with my AWESOME personal trainer, Kelly from Fitness Together in Sandy Springs, has been more than a workout. It’s been an eye opener. I have not felt myself use some of these muscles in ages. It’s a good feeling! And on my “off days,” I’m not strolling around the block and calling it exercise. I’m strapping on a heart rate monitor and working to make sure that the time I’m spending is exercising my heart and burning fat. Muscle building and cardiovascular exercise are but two parts of Kelly’s equation. I’m also working on supporting my efforts with proper nutrition. After all, is junky processed food going to give my muscles what they need to benefit from the work they’re doing? I’m looking forward to seeing how well I can make Kelly’s equation add up to fat loss and better health!
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By Cydnee
March 5, 2007 3:01 PM | Link to this
Jen -
You are off to a terrific start. I look forward to travelling down this road to fitness together… at least virtually!
Cydnee
By Laura Kay
March 6, 2007 10:59 AM | Link to this
Jennifer,
Sounds like you are learning a lot from Kelly but also having fun! I have learned recently if it isn’t fun you will not want to continue. Good luck to all of us! Laura
By Kristi
March 8, 2007 8:06 AM | Link to this
Jen — sounds like you are off to a great start and are truly motivated to do well! I’m proud of you! Keep up the great work, and I can’t wait to hear about more of your progress!!! I’ll be thinking of you when I’m at the gym myself today — followed by no junky processed foods!! :)