I had a great workout yesterday. Even felt a bit of nausea afterwards. It sounds kinda sick, but some would equate that with a good workout. I even noticed it during the “Biggest Loser” marathon the other day, where “Bob” worked a few people to total exhaustion, followed by a good hurl. I don’t think I’ll go that far, especially since I don’t have the pressure of a trainer pushing me to the max, but I’ll take the initial feeling of my stomach turning as a barometer of a good workout.
I recently met a new friend. The name is “Glucosamine Chondroitin“. I can’t say enough about this supplement. It alleges to “promote joint mobility and flexibility“. I’ve seen commercials and marketing campaigns geared towards athletes and older people, with emphasis on alleviating knee pain. Well I’ve been taking GC for little over a week now and I have to say, halleilujah!! I’ve felt no pain at all in my knees the morning after a workout. At work, I sit behind a computer for hours at a time and when I get up, my knees usually ache and lock in place, especially if I get up too fast. I sometimes have to stand because my knees start to hurt from sitting too long. Not anymore. I have bounce again and the treadmill doesn’t hurt anymore. Years ago, I was diagnosed with a little arthritis around my kneecaps, so I know when I’m supposed to feel pain and stiffness. Nada, nothing. Even the arms and shoulders feel better the day after a workout. No stiffness setting in anywhere. Y’all don’t understand, sitting in a car too long was painful. They are a little pricey, but well worth it. I can’t believe how good it feels not to walk like a rusty robot anymore. Okay, enough……
The wife is also committed to working out, so it makes it much easier when both of us are on the same page. I noticed new faces at the gym and saw whole families come in with that “free week” workout coupon in hand. This one family of 5 was big, from the father to the pre teen son. Congratulations for them. The easy part is getting to the gym. The hardest part is to keep coming back, so kudos to them. I saw a commercial for a new TLC channel reality series about an obese family struggling to lead a healthy lifestyle. They’re all in excess of 300 lbs. I hope they find success with putting themselves out there for the public to see…..
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Congrats on getting back on track. Also great job getting your wife to join in on working out. I find it much easier if your S.O. jumps on the “get healthy” train with you.
Congrats on getting back on track and getting the family in to it as well! This will be a great year for your family!
Haven’t seen anything about that show yet, but I might like to watch it. I love watching other people get healthy.
Yeah Randi, she’s definitely in my ear if I even think of slacking off.
Mary, that show is called “One big happy family” on the “TLC” channel. I think it comes on Tuesday nights. They are enormous and had no shame with what they ate during the first episode. You gotta watch it….
I saw the show and I’m very interested in the outcome. They seem like nice folks and I hope they can stick to it.
Congrats on getting back on track. Glad to hear that GC is helping! Do the dayum thing!
Congrats on getting on track again! I am too, finally. It feels so good, doesn’t it? I’ve never heard of that supplement, but am happy that you found something to alleviate your pain. Go you!
Welcome back! It’s cool that your wife is on board too…I think that’ll make things go such much easier (like you said).
WooT!
It’s fantastic having your partner along for the ride. It makes things so much more supportive.
Yeah, I have to admit that the spouse thing has its benefits:)
Haven’t heard from ya, hope you’re doing well Mike.
Uh, hi, I’m looking for Yo Big Mike. Have you seen him?
Erin & Josie, Hey I’m still here. Been going through some family issues, so my mind hasn’t been where it should be lately. I should make a new post soon. Thanks for looking for me!