Ive got my power back!

[tracy5447]

I have been on induction for 7 weeks now and in the first 2-3 weeks i was jogging and hiking, but my energy levels were very bad and my legs felt like they were being starved of energy, and i found the whole exercise thing uncomfortable to say the least.
i went out for a short run yesterday as i havent done anything for nearly 4 weeks and was very worried. my usual 5k route is off road through a forest and starts off uphill for a mile which i was dreading, i put my headphones on and just went for and before i new it i was at the top. i think i must have had a body transplant or something because my legs felt nothing, not that horrible burning/dragging sensation, i managed a whole mile uphill and it felt like i had not even run, very weird. i have always hated hills as it felt like i was dragging a plough! I managed to finish the route in a decent time and the only thing that was tired was my lungs, but considering that i have hardly run for weeks i think thats a great result.
i was really sceptical when i was told in the beginning that i will switch to fat burning mode in a few weeks and be able to run again, but it has happened, and i can tell you it feels amazing, also i am a 16 lbs lighter which is a double whammy!

[Aradasky]

Tracy! That is wonderful! I do some tough days, too. Hard cardio and weight lifting. I still have days that are difficult but most days are easy and instead of walking I seem to be gliding! Yes, it is wonderful and congratulations on getting there and the weight loss!

[tracy5447]

thanks, yes its great! i am going to try and fit in weights, its something that i have not done before as i felt i had to lose weight first, so going to look for a body pump class today

[eric1025]

I'm in my 2nd week of induction and looking forward to some extra energy. Someone flip the switch!

[tracy5447]

aw Eric, dont worry it will come, you will soon have more energy than before l/c with no slumps!

[Aradasky]

Yes, Eric, it will come. I still have days that are hard, but they are rare now. I am looking at a new intense workout class now..... :0)

[Aradasky]

I just added a post about exercise in my progress log here http://www.lowcarbsite.com/showthrea...ward-Adventure

[bigdane]

hey tracy... its really good that you get back your energy. Yes, it is true conventional fitness rules are really good than these gym and aerobics..
i will try this and let you know about my progress.

[Battleship]

You gave your legs time to heal (build muscle) they were probably fatigued, good for you, did you complete the entire 5k? I can't wait to start running again, I really miss it! Congrats, keep moving.