I addition to trying to walk at least 10,000 steps daily, I have often had the goal to do some resistance band and “weights” exercises every week. But usually I don’t keep it up.
For a while my only non-walking exercise has been my weekly hour swim. But the pool is closed for the month for renovations, so I decided that I must REALLY get some regular exercising in.
So yesterday I was exercising, and the last item on my to-do list of exercises was sit- ups.
No I have not been able to do sit-ups since I was in grade school. The most I could do was to slightly lift my shoulders off the bed.
But yesterday I got up to about a 45 degree angle, and boy did THAT feel GREAT!
Who would have ever guessed?
Kol Hakavod on the exercising! You are an inspiration!! Since you are in my age range, and it has been a while since school gym classes, a reminder that what was once considered "proper exercise procedure" (full sit-ups, for example), may now be thought not the best way to do things, too strenuous, too rough on the spine, etc. (same example, now partial sit-ups may be encouraged over full). Might be worth consulting an expert, to avoid harm.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! That's awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteDid I understand that you've been doing sit-ups in bed? You need a harder surface under you.
ReplyDeleteBut your improvement is inspiring for sure.
Congratulations! I've never been able to do a sit up. I like what you wrote in your bio, that you're on a weight loss journey. It's not a fad, or something new you're going to try for a few weeks. You're in this for the long haul. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteNot to worry- when I say "sit up", I mean the partial ones. Batya, you are right; recently I have changed my surface....
ReplyDeleteCindy, yes, weight loss can only be accomplished if one makes it a new way of living. A temporary diet won't do it. But that new way of living has to be done in a livable way, not in a draconian style....