[Sabrina]

Wow. I attended my first cross fit training session yesterday. The first exercise I have done in about 3 years. It was hectic and I barely managed but the trainer was very kind to me and reduced what I had to do so that I could cope. I know it is just the start but it is no fun exercising when you are fat and wobble all over the place. There were only a few people in the class and nobody was looking at me (including hubby) so I didn't feel too stupid.

Today my thighs are a bit stiff but I will be going again later today. I'm proud of myself.

Well done Sabrina, I am actually thinking about joining a gym or getting myself a bike

[LadyShadow]

Very well done! I think I should be getting back on that treadmill.....any day now........

[Wren_]

great going Sabrina!
that's wonderful that the trainer is working out what will work better for you

[Fuzzybear]

(((((((((( Sabrina ))))))))))
Thanks for sharing, well done

[Sabrina]

Phew! Today was hard but I managed much better than yesterday. I am feeling more stiff all over now. The hardest thing for me was the box jumps where you have to jump onto a box with both feet at once. My box is a WHOLE lot lower than everyone elses but I still struggled terribly. Out of the 10 I was supposed to do, I only managed about 4 each time. I have terrible balance so that is scary for me too. My feet ached a whole lot but then again, small feet are not designed to carry so much extra weight. My hips ached too but after some seconds rest, they would be ok again. I musn't expect too much, it's only the beginning.

[skeksi]

I was JUST reading an article about CrossFit and how you shouldn't do what everyone else is doing when you first start out! That's true for most exercise--you need to start slow to develop the correct form and learn the moves. I think doing 4 box jumps is great. It's 4 you wouldn't have done last week! You're breaking out of your comfort zone and that's to be admired.

I am easing my way into running and I have been told over and over: go SLOW. I know from experience trying it in the past--doing too much, too soon is too hard and leads to injuries or burnout. You're developing new muscles and settling into a new routine. Good for you!

[BlackPup]

Great that your exercising but try to take it slow or you are risking injuries. You will get better with time and be surprised at what you can do.

[Sabrina]

I have had 6 sessions now and this last one was by far my most successful. I am still stiff! We are lucky enough not to be paying for the sessions which is a weight off my shoulders. (No pun intended).

Now to find a sports bra that actually does what it is supposed to do and that actually fits me.