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I Want to Be Healthy

January 18th. First day at the gym. I am seriously considering just staying fat!

Actually, I'm not that fat. I'm a little overweight and not in the best of shape, true. But I'm not fat. But I would certainly like to look and feel better than I do. I'm not getting any younger. I'm 47 years old and would like to feel as energetic as I did when I was in my 20s. Yeah, that's going to happen!

So I joined a gym and I've been going there fairly often to swim. They have an amazing heated pool. My girlfriend and I love it. But that's all we do. We swim. So today I went alone to hit the machines and actually sweat. Well, it freaking hurt! My legs were like rubber when I was done. And I didn't even do all that much.

I found this machine, I have no idea what the hell the thing is called. It's like some crazy cross between a Stairmaster and treadmill. I set the thing for an uphill incline and started walking. I made a mile with an average of 7 MPH. I have no idea if that is good or bad. All I know is that when I was done I could barely stand. And that was when I decided it would be easier to just let myself go to pot.

But on further contemplation, and after a nice long evening to relax, I've come to my senses. I will go back. I do want to get into shape. I do want to be healthy. So yes, I'll go back. Wish my luck. I'm going to need it!
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SW-User
That's awesome just remember to drink lots and lots of water so you don't get lactic acid buildup that'll save you from being too stiff the next day! 👍
FriendlyBryan · 51-55, M
Thanks for the advice. I know nothing about this and will be learning as I go. But I won't give up.
SW-User
I consider working out just like brushing my teeth every day it's essential.. you can do this@FriendlyBryan: