Back in the Saddle....Again!

A wise group of women once told me that the journey of a lifetime starts with a single step.  I think it's safe to say that I have probably taken at least 200 "first steps" in my lifetime towards losing weight.  Anyone else know the feeling?  I know I am not alone.  Many of us struggle up and down the scale. Today, though, is a new and different step for me.  I started working with a personal trainer.

If you've ever ridden an exercise bike and thought it was easy, you're doing it wrong.  I rode an incumbent bike and an aerodyne (the one with a fan) today, each one for 20 minutes.  I thought my head would explode as I was gasping for air.  The trick is intervals, not resistance.  I did survive, though, and even did some abdominal work after that.  All in all, a good day, even though I can barely lift my arms to the keyboard to type this message.  I feel good about surviving my first day back and am looking forward to taking step two tomorrow.