Feeling the burn after fire drill
I've felt like a slug the past few weeks. I probably walk about a mile a day during the week, but on weekends I'm all about lounging around. And that lounging isn't good when mixed with Christmas sweets.
So, today I decided I need to walk more--at least during the week.
I did my usual four blocks to work in the morning. That's not a big deal, and except for my mad dash away from a smoker who was intent on blowing his smoke in my face, I handled it perfectly well.
Then, I decided to go walking at lunch. I bring my lunch and usually just sit at my desk. I walked probably about 6 or 7 blocks during the lunch break--a very leisurely walk. That probably doesn't burn all of the calories from my mini-Hersheys bars, but it has to help.
Right after I got back, we had a fire drill. This means I had to go down six flights of stairs and wait for the fire department to arrive. The fire department wasn't fast enough for me, so I walked a few more blocks.
When I got back, the line to the elevators was packed. I decided that I would slowly walk the six flights back up to my desk.
My thighs were burning a little and I was winded when I finally reached my floor, but I didn't feel like I overdid it. It did take me a good few minutes to get back to my normal heart rate, though.
I hope this wasn't a bad decision on my part. Little Elvis hasn't fussed at me and my stomach doesn't hurt anywhere.
What are you guys doing for exercise right now?
So, today I decided I need to walk more--at least during the week.
I did my usual four blocks to work in the morning. That's not a big deal, and except for my mad dash away from a smoker who was intent on blowing his smoke in my face, I handled it perfectly well.
Then, I decided to go walking at lunch. I bring my lunch and usually just sit at my desk. I walked probably about 6 or 7 blocks during the lunch break--a very leisurely walk. That probably doesn't burn all of the calories from my mini-Hersheys bars, but it has to help.
Right after I got back, we had a fire drill. This means I had to go down six flights of stairs and wait for the fire department to arrive. The fire department wasn't fast enough for me, so I walked a few more blocks.
When I got back, the line to the elevators was packed. I decided that I would slowly walk the six flights back up to my desk.
My thighs were burning a little and I was winded when I finally reached my floor, but I didn't feel like I overdid it. It did take me a good few minutes to get back to my normal heart rate, though.
I hope this wasn't a bad decision on my part. Little Elvis hasn't fussed at me and my stomach doesn't hurt anywhere.
What are you guys doing for exercise right now?
posted by Pregnantly Plump at 3:20 PM
2 Comments:
I am currently 5 months along and go to the gym to do the elliptical and treadmill at very leisurely paces 3-4X a week. As you mentioned, it probably doesn't do much to burn off those goodies but it can't hurt!
You are much better at the exercise thing than me! I am trying to get more exercise now that I'm further along and still have energy.
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