I did it, finally got off my amble behind and made it to the gym. I was smart enough, surprise surprise, to take it easy the first time back. So I only did the treadmill for 20 minutes and only set my speed to 3.4 and my incline to 5.5. My MP3 was great. I could workout to my favorite music and watch the burley boys show off to the mirrors, 
They are all legends in their own minds, LOL. To me that looks just plain scary.
It seems to have not taken any time at all for me to get in terrible awful shape. 
I sweated out buckets. Since I forgot my water bottle I had to drink their terrible water and I also forgot my inhaler. It will take me awhile to remember all the things I need. After the treadmill I used the weight machines for a hour but cut down on all the weights so I will still hopefully be able to move tomorrow.
And you know what? It felt great to be back and working out again. Such a good high. We shall see if I feel so good tomorrow or if all my flabby muscles scream at me.
When I got home Rick, who didn't go with me, had gotten a call from the Doctors office and they finally made him an appointment to see the heart specialist. They gave the doctors office a bad time about not doing an EKG when he was there and in A-Fib. We are so used to it it didn't occur to any of us to get one. We knew what it was but they wanted one. Oh well. So far the new med Rick is on has prevented another attack but we shall see. He has been having 2 a month lately and will be due soon.
Thought I would show a picture of my hospital,
Mercy Medical Center - Sioux City Of course that is only part of it as it is a couple of blocks and is about 4 different additions with the oldest being I think from 1920's The heart center which is the windowed area you see is the newest addition. Cardiac rehab is up there and you can look out the window while you do your exercises. We are rated number 1 in Iowa for our heart care.
Well, have to finish my chores. Just got my laundry done and now have to get my running around done. Bye all.
3 comments:
I pay for the gym each month. Does that count for anything? Other than stupidity, I mean.
The pic of your hospital didn't show up :( I even clicked the link, but it only took me to a search.
Isn't there a surgery that can be done for A fib? I think I heard there was. Glad he's getting to see a specialist, though. My mom has that, but her doctor has recommended no surgery for her. (she's doing really well.)
~Meg
Dang, girl...3.4 is still pretty fast, and 5.5 incline is a climb!! I am so proud of you for going :) Just gotta continue and stay in the routine, you'll see results in no time. Even if you don't see the numbers on the scale as quickly as you'd like, keep it up, and feeling better will be the pay off!!
xoxo ~Myra
I'm so proud of you for hitting the gym!! Good for you!
Your hospital is NICE....!!!
Pam
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