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One Month Later – 12-Minutes At a Time

Susan — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:29:07 +0000

It’s hard to believe we have been at it for a month but the calendar doesn’t lie. With the exception of the week I was sick with the flu, Chuck and I have stuck with this workout and are now increasing the number of sets we are doing on most of the exercises so that we are up the number recommended in the book.

May not seem like much to the gym regulars, but for us couch potatoes it is a big deal.

I have found that if I set myself a rule: no breakfast until after my exercises, I am more likely to complete the workout. We have on occasion put of our workout till later in the day but more often than not, if we don’t do it before breakfast we will forget it entirely. In spite of the break in routine when I was sick, we have hung in there and I am glad.

Can’t say it is easy. Our bodies still complain and don’t like the workout. I am looking forward to the day when they start feeling better and I actually look forward to workout out. Not happening yet though.

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Day 2 – 12 Minute Total Body Workout

Susan — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:45:15 +0000

Doesn’t seem like much of an accomplishment but if I am going to use this blog to keep a log I need to record it as an event. Today we worked on the mat and did modified squats, sit-ups and leg lifts. I discovered I can barely lift my legs even with the weight between my feet. Stands to reason, most of my excess weight is in my butt and legs.

We only managed two sets of each even then. Chuck does better than I. He actually did all the leg lifts with the dumbbell.

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Starting 12-Minute Total Body Workout With Hubby

Susan — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:06:56 +0000

Today my husband, Chuck and I started a workout routine together. We tried this many years back and liked it when we did it, but somehow we let it slip away. Hopefully, this time we will stick to it!

We are doing Joyce L Vedral’s 12-Minute Total Body Workout. I think the philosophy behind this is “I can do anything for 12 minutes, right?” I also like the fact that all you need is a couple of 3# weights and a kitchen chair to do it.

Admittedly, I am not fond of exercise but it has come to the point where I have let myself become totally unfit and it is time to make a change. I am thrilled that my husband (who faces the same dilemma suggested we tackle this together). He is really an inspiration for me.

Wish us luck and check back to see our progress. I may even get up the nerve to post before and after pictures once I get to the after stage.

Day 1: Not too bad. Obviously these muscles haven’t been worked in years. A bit apprehensive about how we will feel tomorrow. Routine moved quickly though and was over almost before I was tempted to quit.