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    Dramatically improved my workout in 1 easy step

    I wore new shoes.

    For the past week, I've been REALLY exhausted after working out on the Elliptical machine for an hour. Plus my right foot started hurting, and would ache when I walked to the bathroom at night.

    So I tried tossing my 2005 purchased, worn old shoes and using my new $120 ones I bought for walking.

    WOW what a huge difference. I felt like going for a jog after my hour was up, and I increased my intensity a level (Difficulty 11 now for my last 20 minutes). For some reason, my mind didn't believe shoes were important since I was not actually in forward motion, but they are!
    What I do:
    Elliptical gym machine 1 hr Tue-Sun
    At 320, switch to cycling on my Trek 500
    2 filtered containers water/day
    Daily salads/veggies

    Goals:
    Stop needing High Blood Pressure meds - DONE!
    Workout in a XXXL shirt     - DONE!
    Workout in a XXL shirt
    Workout in a XL shirt
    270 on the scales
    Tags: dramatically, easy, improved, step, workout
  • #2
    Re: Dramatically improved my workout in 1 easy step

    LOL I remember doing the same thing--both in the gym and with walking. I now look at good shoes as an investment and go through about 3-4 pairs a year. It's worth every cent not to have aches and pains when I work out. Good for you for figuring it out, John.
    JILL

    HW 298
    HW (this time) 248
    GOAL ONE 228     (take 2)
    GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
    GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
    FINAL GOAL 165

     It's not about the results. Its about the process.

    "I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"



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    • #3
      Re: Dramatically improved my workout in 1 easy step

      Really, really good tip - I should do that. The ones I have are just not comfortable anymore. I thought it was because I was tired. Heh heh, maybe my shoes are old!
      149.8/no weigh/ 119



      1st goal: 139 (earlier weight)
      what the rungs mean to me:
      rung 1 - more veggies
      rung 2 - dairy (some milk in coffee)
      rung 3 - seeds, nuts (mostly sprinkled on salads)
      rung 4 - berries, melon
      rung 5 - wine -
      rung 6 - beans, hummus
      rung 7 - other fruits
      rung 8 - carrots/ potatoes (nah, prolly not)
      rung 9 - whole grains (fresh Dutch breads...)
      Major Goal - 128 lbs/ healthy range
      (on to pre-maintenance)

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      • #4
        Re: Dramatically improved my workout in 1 easy step

        I really need a new pair of shoes too. Maybe I could shave a few minutes off my 6K?

        Thanks for the tips
        Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"

        May Challenges 2010
        Push-ups: 450/800
        Abs: 850/1900
        Squats: 650/1200
        Lunges: 500/1000
        Strength: 490/1200
        Running: 50/100 km


        2 Years on Atkins.................. President Challenge Medals earned

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        • #5
          Re: Dramatically improved my workout in 1 easy step

          The shoes make a world of difference! I just bought a new pair today and Im hoping they help me with my trainer tonight since he is saying I have to make up for missing yesterday! Oh joy! haha Keep up the good work John, your doing great!





          "When we are motivated by goals that have deep meaning, by dreams that need completion, by pure love that needs expressing, then we truly live life."
          -Greg Anderson

          Atkins Starting Date~ 4/20/09
          5'10 /27/female

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          • #6
            Re: Dramatically improved my workout in 1 easy step

            Keep going with the exercise and new shoes you purchased you will be losing the lbs.

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