Good morning beautiful people. It's wednesday. This morning was primarily an upper body workout day. Along with my docking station and cords, I purchased a vibration plate, which is a plate about 1 to 2 feet wide that you stand on that vigorously vibrates. You can change speed and how intense things are. It helps with circulation as well as burning fat. Mine comes with resistance bands for arm exercises. The great thing about this that I can stand on it and just hang out until my ten minutes are up (extensive research says regular ten to fifteen minute sessions), or I can do exercises I already know like squats if I'm upright. I can rest my hands on the plate and my knees on the floor and do nothing or do push ups or planks. I can sit in a chair or the edge of my bed and work on my calves and thighs. I can use the resistance bands sitting or standing. As of a few days ago, I've been pairing the plate with my weighted vest that I purchased last year when I was able to do walks in Colorado. I've been at this for a little over a week now. I do two sessions a day and I've already seen short-term results. I'm mentally doing better. I've been struggling with feeling attractive ever since my unexpected pregnancy last year and that feeling has never truly gone away and it rears its ugly head when I least expect it. By doing this, I'm hoping that the feelings I have will fade. My back pain is significantly less. Still there, but less in my face. I don't know what it is but it does help. I've noticed more fluid movement and a more balanced stance and just overall better balance, period. The research I've done says I should see results that are more long-term within two to four weeks. Some days it's harder than others, but I've not given up. By this time next week two sessions will be three.
@MariahL @MariahL Wow, go you. Wish I had that level of motivation!
@davetaylor2112 @MariahL Some days are harder than others lol. When those feelings come up I'm reminded why I'm doing this. I hate feeling like that. Hated it last year, hate it now and that alone keeps motivation up. Plus there's coffee after my first session lol. I get up, turn the coffee pot on and leave it to brew while I stand on the plate.
@MariahL @MariahL Well, well done you, keep fighting and keep feeling better
@davetaylor2112 @MariahL I'll certainly try! :)
@MariahL @MariahL I know how hard that can be, trust me, far too long since I've motivated myself to do a workout!