Day 2 and 3 in Gym

I had made 3 trips to gym since last week. Yes, not bad and spirit is still strong. For the 2nd and 3rd trip, I ran a little bit further, i.e. 2 km in 20 mins. I kept my speed at 6 and that's the furthest I can go. Next trip, I should either increase the speed or run 30 mins.
Lucas, my mentor, has been keeping track of the distant. Each time I come back from gym, he will ask.
Lucas: Mom, how far did you run today?
Me: 2 km.
Lucas: But you said you will run more than 2km.
Me: 2km is the best I can do.
Lucas: Are you going to run further next time?
Me: I'll try.

I did another exercise on a step machine. Was told it is good for my butt. And I still do the weight lift for my legs (increase to 3kg) and arms (still at 2 kg).

Day 1 in Gym

I actually made it to the gym today! Wasn't too sure if I know how to operate those machines, but I was managed to figure them out. My objectives are very focus - flatter tummy, firmer butt and arms! I ran on the treadmill to warm up and it is good for the heart. Very embarrassing but I ran 1.7km in 20 mins. Dominic was teasing and asked if I was walking. It will get better for sure. Then I had this biceps exercise where I lift some weight (2kg to be precise) for my legs. I had another exercise for my arms where I lift another 2 kg. OK...the weight will increase slowly . :)
I couldn't find any machines for my butt! I remembered there was a machine that can do that. Need to look harder on my next trip.
The personal trainer is so darn expensive. 24 sessions for RM3,900 (US$1,300). If the trainer can guarantee I can lose those fats and not gaining them again for the rest of my life, then I will sign up for that course. lol.

New Year Resolution

It is not too late to make new year resolution, isn't it?
I am determined now to stay fit, for a start. I had my complete blood test earlier this month and cholesterol is on the border line. The doctor said, maybe exercise a bit and reduce the alcohol. To top it off, my pants and skirts are getting tight. Tummy is buldging a bit too much...lol

So, a brilliant idea came to me. On the day I work from home, I can actually make a trip to the gym in my neighbourhood after I drop the kids to school. I can easily exercise for 30 mins and then go home to start my work. Not a bad idea at all, right.

Then, I was looking for my sports shoes. Boy, I never had a proper  pair of sports shoes since uni days. I was actively playing tennis on the first few years after uni and were wearing the uni shoes. I was doing pilates for a few years before the kids arrived. That's how little exercise I have.

Now, even more determined, I must really do something about it. When you hit 40s, exercise matters :). Today, I make a quick trip to the mall to get a pair of shoes. Yes, tomorrow I must hit the gym. My resolution is smaller tummy, firmer butt and less flabby arms!