Wednesday, May 19, 2010

. . . . . . Working It Out

A few months ago I started a new workout plan, but it was derailed for a while when I started having symptoms again for several weeks. Now, I am trying to get back on track and see if I can build up some muscle in this body!

Today I rowed for 5000 meters, then I did the treadmill for 20 minutes. It may have been a bit too much, as I can hardly walk down the stairs now. :) I can go up the stairs just fine, but down is so hard! That means I had a good, tough workout, right?

The fact is, I am so grateful that I am strong enough and steady enough to be able to exercise again. It doesn't seem like that long ago that we were celebrating when I could walk a few feet, finally building up to one small lap around the park. To think of my body in those days is scary. Now I am gaining strength and hoping to keep moving forward!

I will be "confined" to exercising indoors until my eye works again, so thank heavens we have an entire gym in our basement! Anyone want to join me in starting a new summer workout program?? We can motivate each other! :)

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Prayers are coming your way, Jodi.

britt said...

I would LOVE to, but its just a little too far to make it to your place for a regular workout! good luck!!

carolyn said...

YES! I'm motivated as you are about working on a summer workout program...I'll workout here and monitor my progress with you....I workout in AM at BYUH Fitness gym. We can motivate each other!!

hugs, Carolyn

Flints Facts said...

I would love some extra motivation!!! Some days are so hard to get my work out in!! Lets push each other!!!

Deb said...

I signed up for the Hobble Creek 1/2 marathon...guess I should start running huh? I remember last year I was training for the 1/2 and thinking about you in the hospital. Not so fun. Glad you're up and at it now!!