Get Moving!

The first thing I did on my l-o-n-g journey was join a gym. Not just any gym, though. I joined a women’s only gym that had a 30-minute circuit workout. I knew the recommendation for weight-loss and overall health was 60-minutes of moderate exercise each day, but I could not fit that into my schedule. 

 If you are already active and intentional about your exercise, a 30-minute workout, which is really only 15-minutes of weight resistance and 15-minutes of cardio, is not sufficient. But, if you are introducing exercise into your routine, it is a great way to start! 

It is safe. The trainers on the floor will teach you how to use the machines and watch to make sure that you do things correctly.  Start slow. The last thing you need is an injury that may interfere with your ability to exercise. 

I did this workout at least five times a week. I set up my schedule to go to the gym right after work. If I went home before I went to the gym, I did not go back out.