First official day back in the gym

Jul 26, 2009

Just got back from my first full workout since surgery on 7/8 and I am feeling good and EXHAUSTED. 

I was able to make it a full 40 minutes of cardio before calling it quits.  I split my time between eliptical, rucumbent bike and the treadmill.  I wanted to get a feel for which machine would be easiest on my tummy since I am not quite healed.  Glad to report all were fine and didn't irritate me at all.  I also did about 10 minutes in the sauna.  I know it's probably too early for that, but I  the sauna!  

I also strapped on my body bugg for the first time since April.  I love gadgets and this one is pretty awesome!  Its a little sensor that you strap around your left upper arm and it actually measures how many calories you burn per day, down to the minute!  If you've ever seen The Biggest Loser, its that band around the arms of all the contestants.  Sure the band is cool, but it's the site that reallly makes it worthwhile. There are tons of interactive tools that help you track nutrition, activity level, steps per day, calculate your calorie deficit (cals in vs. cals out), etc etc etc.  It is pricey but totally worth it.  check out the site at www.bodybugg.com. 

Oh yeah!  I've found a personal trainer to start working with starting in september.  Since I am not really eating much, I am going to take the money I am saving and invest it back into me.   I really want to make sure that I am challeging my body and not just going through the motions.  

Alright, off to bed.  Ciao!

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