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The Shape of Things to Come


calendulady

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Today is a big day for me ... about 4 weeks ago my family got together and bought me a recumbent bike. The bike was on sale for a great price, so I had to wait this long until it came back in stock. Hopefully today is the day it will be available for pick-up.

 

My husband has already rearranged a corner of our bedroom to also serve as a new workout area. Now the weights, balls, stretch cords, putty, etc will have a proper place. Up until now, everything seems to be unpaired, scattered where I last used each piece.

 

I have a mirror so that I can watch my form (or as close to form as I can get :rolleyes: ). I am so hoping that the aerobic exercise combined with my weights, walking, and cardiac diet will help my push my weight in a downward direction.

 

How could I have gained weight since coming home from rehab? :uhm: I can't figure it out, but it has to stop here.

 

Debbie

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I got the bike and about the same set up, but it's all down stairs in the dining room we never use. I try to ride twice a day, early morning to get the kinks out, then right after the evening news.

 

My stretch bands are attached to my bed post and the putty is here at my computer. The weight may be from meals consumed after 6 pm. or the amounts. I'm on the oatmeal kick twice a day then fruit and nuts.

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Thanks, Fred, for the encouragement. I will tell you that when I first rode the recumbent bike in Physical Therapy, I fell in love with it. I also have 2 herniated discs (lumbar) so I was never able to use gym equipment without experiencing the pain. But the recumbent bike was so much fun, that my Physical Therapist used it as a reward for me if I did well during my hour of therapy. It also made a huge difference in my mood.

 

Have a good day, Fred!

 

Debbie

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