I feel like I worked pretty hard to lose those ten pounds. I'm not too scared about gaining it all again because my appetite seems to have shrunk considerably. I find that I am hungry very, very frequently but I can only eat small portions. I think that's good for my metabolism.
Anyway so diet aside, while I'm on this health trip I've decided to get some good old fashioned exercise into my regime.
On Monday I ran around aimlessly for about 10 minutes, suffered some exercise-induced asthma, took my inhaler and stopped. Dr Google told me the reason I started wheezing was because when I work out, I start breathing through my mouth and the cold air goes straight to my lungs. The difference in temperature (compared to moist/warm/filtered nose air) is what causes my airways to tighten and produce mucus. Gross.
Tuesday: I did it. I went for a 45-minute walk/jog (mostly brisk walking to be honest). It felt so good. I don't think I've ever done this before. Treadmills suck. I made an effort to breathe through my nose and it worked! No asthma.
I want to go again today but its so cold. I have to invest in some legit winter athletic gear. Sweatpants and a hoodie will only get me so far. Of course this means I need to go shopping. Best plan ever.
Anyway so diet aside, while I'm on this health trip I've decided to get some good old fashioned exercise into my regime.
On Monday I ran around aimlessly for about 10 minutes, suffered some exercise-induced asthma, took my inhaler and stopped. Dr Google told me the reason I started wheezing was because when I work out, I start breathing through my mouth and the cold air goes straight to my lungs. The difference in temperature (compared to moist/warm/filtered nose air) is what causes my airways to tighten and produce mucus. Gross.
Tuesday: I did it. I went for a 45-minute walk/jog (mostly brisk walking to be honest). It felt so good. I don't think I've ever done this before. Treadmills suck. I made an effort to breathe through my nose and it worked! No asthma.
I want to go again today but its so cold. I have to invest in some legit winter athletic gear. Sweatpants and a hoodie will only get me so far. Of course this means I need to go shopping. Best plan ever.
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