About 2 months ago, at the end of November. I decided to totally commit to exercise. At least a half hour of cardio a day 5 times a week along with weight training 3 times a week. So far this has gone very well.
When I started with the Cardio I could only do 3.8 mph walking on the treadmill. My body seemed to have a tough time with this. I had to take it slow since my muscles just were not used to it. I had some major muscle pain. I am happy to say that in two months I am up over 4.3 mph with a little jogging thrown in every so often. I try to get in 45 minutes of Cardio whenever possible. I hope to eventually do more and more running.. this will depend on my knees and how they handle it.
I am thrilled. My legs are far more solid than I thought they would be after 2 months. I find that with this pace with a little running thrown in I can get that great exercise spirit lift. This is also known as the runners high.
Now my weight loss is not as impressive but I am trying to be patient about that. I have fallen in love with Cardio again... and I hate to miss it. The treadmill is by far my favorite way to do this. On some days I end up having to use the elliptical machine and this is not nearly as much fun.. a great workout though. I think I tend to go a little too hard on the elliptical..
If you are trying a new cardio routine give it a good two months. I bet you will see the difference too.
Good exercise music makes a HUGE difference. I also like doing it at home.. that way I can sing to the music and get as silly and fun as I want.
