If you've ever seen the Biggest Loser (my ALLTIME favorite show) then you know it can be a kick in the pants to get you going on your own weight loss. Its the only show on television that I will not miss an episode of. Each week, just before their weigh in the contestants are dragged through a "last chance workout" by the fabulous trainers....It's ridiculous!
Well I've been sick for the past week and hadn't been to the gym since Thursday and was feeling guilty even though in all honesty I did have a pretty good excuse. Anyway, I decided yesterday morning at 3AM that I would benefit from a couple hours of extra sleep and skip the gym yet again. Later in the day I decided I felt good enough to get my rear in gear once again. So at 6:45 PM last night without having had any dinner I headed to 24 Hour Fitness for a semi-last chance workout! I. Loved. It!
I got there just before the Biggest Loser started and grabbed an elliptical machine near a TV airing NBC and got to sweatin'. 1 hour later (and only half way through my beloved 2 hour Biggest Loser episode) I moved on to a stationary bicycle in front of the same said TV...then after 30 minutes of huffing and puffing on the bike, it was on to a treadmill (of course also in view of the tv)...I worked otu for 2 hours straight! It wasn't really even that hard! Granted my legs almost gave out when I stepped off the elliptical, then again stepping of the bike, and yes, yet again stepping of the treadmill but.....I burned 1277 calories! That's One THOUSAND two HUNDRED and Seventy Seven Calories!!! I'm flabbergasted! lol So now I have no more guilt about the past week of lazy sickness...I made up for it, in one night. And I had so much fun working out while watching my show that I may make it a habit...Tuesday night, hardcore butt kickin' workout :) Anyone care to join me???
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The other good thing is that your body uses calories to fight off sickness too, so you've been burning more than usual just by virtue of being ill. :) You're welcome.
ReplyDeleteha ha...awesome! weigh in tonight so we'll see...i honestly think i compensated for those extra calories this week anyway...comfort food always gets me when i'm sick.
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