No change! I’m still the same weight and still have the same
waist size. I’m not happy!
So, I’m doing some research into different ways of
increasing my metabolism. I also went to see my naturopath who gave me some
detox powder.
I’ve changed my exercises with weights and also my bike
sessions. I found some weight exercises in a health magazine at my physio
therapist’s office and had the receptionist photocopy the page for me. It was
an article on losing the last 5 kgs which is exactly what I want to do. The
article also suggested “tempo” sessions for cardio so I’ve changed my bike
sessions to “tempo” sessions.
Tempo sessions are similar to interval training but the
length of time for the intervals is longer. So I’m spending 5 minutes warming
up, 8 minutes at high speed, 5 minutes at a speed in between high speed and
warming up speed, 8 minutes at high speed and 5 minutes warming down.
Theoretically I should be spending more time on the bike but this is all the
time I can spare at the moment. I do this 4 – 6 times a week. Another 3-4 times
a week I put on the ankle weights and do a mixture of walking and jogging on
the spot for 30 minutes.
I’m playing “hit and giggle” tennis once a week with a
friend – we spend more time running into the next court to get our balls than
actually hitting the balls, but it’s all exercise! I’m also looking forward to
taking up some form of dance exercise like hip hop or Zumba, as soon as a
couple of friends decide where and when they want to join up.
Hopefully by ramping up and changing my exercise routine
I’ll be able to move some of this flab!!!
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