I got up and to the gym this morning. I did not want to. But 30 minutes kicking my own butt on the stepmill was...well, it happened. I've never sweat so much on my legs as I do when I exercise on the stepmill.
I'm glad I did...cause I need to keep up exercising.
Last week was rough going to the gym. We only went twice all week. This week, we're already at two visits. I'm thankful for that and hopeful we can get back the momentum.
So, I haven't done this in a while, but here's a gym selfie.
Going to the gym early in the morning before the kids get up is annoying, but it's helpful. I am getting healthier.
This morning, I did the stairmill / stairstepper machine. I've been doing this a few times a week when we do cardio. When I first went to the gym I was so intimidated by this. Still am and still sweat like no one's business when I do it. However, I did 30 minutes on it and climbed the equivalent to 136 stories. That means I climbed more than the Empire State Building (103 stories) and the Willis/Sears Tower (108 stories).
I could not have done this when I started.
I want to get stronger to be around a long while for my kids...and I am.
...Related, but the shirt I am wearing is a crossover shirt with Sanrio characters dressed as My Hero Academia characters. It's cute!
Today's agenda is...well, work, followed by I dunno. I did get to the gym early this morning. My wife and I are TRYING to do Gymarch where we try to go every single day in March to the gym (except Easter / Good Friday cause holiday / personal stuff).
So, we started today and actually made it. I'm thankful we did and hopeful we will again tomorrow.
This morning I went to the gym and did the stairmill or stairclimber, whichever you call it. Basically, continuous stairs. I walked 125 floors, per the machine, over 30 minutes. My legs have never felt more like jelly.
I am thankful that I was even able to do this. I know this time last year, I absolutely would not be able to do this.
New year and back to work. I know it's minor, but this morning I am thankful that I got up to go to the gym. My wife and I have gotten pretty consistent at about 5 days a week going. This morning, though, I felt pretty tired and unmotivated.
But, we went anyway.
It's minor, but trying to be thankful for the smaller things too.
I don't generally talk about my "fitness journey" on social media because, that's not exactly who I normally am.
I'm the guy posting up weird sodas or manga or goofy jokes about my kids. But, here I am, posting a gym selfie.
I have been very out of shape for a long time. I didn't care for a while, but after #COVID hit me and my lungs got weaker; all of me got weaker. I had been sedentary for a long time. With my wife actively going to the gym, I finally decided to do the same.
It's not easy, and I'm generally going around 5 am so I can avoid rushes and do so before my kids get up, but it's been worth it.
When I was 17, I was in track and cross country. At that point, I was this tiny waif of a thing, but I could push 250 pounds for a few reps on a leg press. I can do the same thing now at 40. Also, I could bench like about 45 pounds. I also recently discovered that I can lift up my 14 year old and hold them like a baby in my arms. I could do none of this six months ago.
Anyway - yea, I've been going to the gym, I'm getting stronger, I need to keep encouraging myself. Oh, and this shirt with Skeletor on it rules.