This past Monday, I had my doctor's appointment to remove the stitches from my chest from the cyst I had removed. Everything went well and the doctor lifted the restrictions of the prior 10 days, including no strenuous activity and keeping the area dry. So I immediately went home and completed a much needed mowing of our lawn; it was really long.
But the more important aspect was that I could get back on the treadmill in the mornings to continue my weightloss journey, as I call it sometimes. Yesterday was a "feeling things out" type day, where I only went 33 minutes and did 1.75 miles. This morning, back to the usual 2.5 miles and 45 minutes. Its funny, during the workout its hurting just as much as ever (particularly the knees), and the amount I sweat makes it even a bit more uncomfortable, but it felt so good to be back at it. I missed the positive feeling I get each morning from my workout, and as I continue to lose a little weight in the last 10 days despite no exercise (now up to 30 pounds so far this year), I felt like the exercise has increased my metabolism a little bit, and I didn't want to lose any progress. If things continue at even near the same pace, in the coming months I will reach weights that I haven't been at in over three years. This fact is incredibly motivating.
Its funny...I really don't enjoy my workouts, I feel like I am pushing it hard each and every time; but I do like them.
I hear ya brother! Keep on it, it sucks and is no fun, but it does feel good. I struggle with getting into a rut so I'm constatantly trying to balance a consistent workout schedule with variety. Good luck, keep us posted.
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