Motivation

[TN_girl21 1]

I woke up this morning so excited because I have been cleared to start walking 30 minutes a day. Well, I don't have a treadmill, and I have an appointment this morning so instead of going to the gym, I decided to use my elliptical. I got all pumped to do 30 minutes while watching Good Morning America. I couldn't even do it for 5 minutes without my legs starting to feel weak and I'm completely out of a breath! So, now I'm upset that I can't even do the elliptical. I'm not looking for pity. I'm looking for tips to start this whole working out! I'm not allowed to lift anything yet, just slight cardio. I can walk 30 minutes on a treadmill. I'm hoping to be able to eventually run (I"m going to do the couch to 5k when I get 6 weeks out). Please give me some tips!

[Blaze21 5]

Take it slow. It takes time to build up to 30 mins on the elliptical. Do a little in the morning, then add a minute or two in the evening, or whenever your next workout is. Then gradually build up until you get to your desired time frame for the elliptical.

[TN_girl21 1]

Thanks, blaze. For some reason I thought since I could walk 30 minutes, I could do 30 minutes on the elliptical. Boy, was I wrong. lol