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I've been putting my new-to-me exercise bike to use. I got on twice yesterday for 10 minutes each (level 3) which was a little bit of a push for me. This morning my right knee tried to buckle three times as I was coming downstairs, so I spent some time resting and doing minor housework before getting on the bike again. This time I noticed that I was able to re-set the level and went down to 2. Nice difference! I was able to go from an average of 7 mph to 9 and stayed on an additional 2 minutes for a total of 12. Minor goals, but goals nonetheless! I can't get excited about remembering my youth; I can only get excited when I think about the positive changes I'm making for my future. I am S.W.E.A.T.Y. after that little bit, so off to the showers. I'll be working at a friend's house today for a couple of hours helping her pack to move to her newly remodeled house, so lots of standing, which will be a little tough. I'm giving myself 2 hours.
Diet Calendar Entries for 15 July 2018:
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1583 kcal
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Fat: 90.37g | Prot: 69.64g | Carb: 105.78g.
Breakfast: Kirkland Signature Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese, Egg, Onions, Butter, Good Earth Sweet and Spicy Tea. Lunch: Dasani Sparkling Water, Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill Fish Taco. Dinner: Gallo Salame Italian Dry Salame, Bing Cherries. more...
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2224 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Housework - 2 hours and 30 minutes, Bike Machine (Cycling) - 12 minutes, Cooking - 10 minutes, Washing Dishes - 30 minutes, Resting - 12 hours and 38 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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Those 'little victories' add up quickly to bigger goals. Keep at it! I slowly add some time to the longer ride each week.
15 Jul 18 by member: Terrapin12
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that is the way I started, lower level even, I was not going to risk hurting myself until I got my muscles used to the new activity. When I felt comfortable I increased the time, then gradually upped the levels. no reason to rush. It took weeks to get to level 8 for me. Half hour work outs burn around 350 to 400 calories at 20 mph. my bike tracks calorie burn thankfully. but I did check a couple burn sites to doublecheck it was accurate for my age and weight. those things can change the burn rate.
I don't sweat and it took almost 2 months and this higher level to finally get a little a minor beading of sweat on my skin.
enjoy your new activity!
15 Jul 18 by member: baskington
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That is so awesome! You will be surprised how quickly you build up stamina.
15 Jul 18 by member: jengetfit123
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Thanks! It's really nice to have the bike here so that I can hop on and off instead of going to a gym for just 15 minutes. I was riding in my nightgown and slippers this morning, which I don't think are traditional "work out" clothes! They worked for me, though.
15 Jul 18 by member: SoCalPam
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ha that is my normal clothes for work outs.
15 Jul 18 by member: baskington
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Good work! Spinning faster at a lower resistance level is better for your knees and cardio than spinning slower at a higher resistance level. Hope you continue to enjoy the bike.
15 Jul 18 by member: SDCyclist
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Doing better than I would for certain. Mine would probably get used as a clothes hanger.
15 Jul 18 by member: LZenn
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