That '15 lbs' that you gain (though of course I'd use kilograms!) when you go to university seems to be true. I was normal in High School, I assume because I was walking between classes, was carrying heavy bags, walking to the bus interchange after school and it was more acceptable to run around. I gained a LOT (... probably... hmn. 10 kilograms? A lot on my short frame) during the first year of uni and didn't really notice it until 2.5 years ago when I finished my degree. Then I put myself on a 'diet' (as in, just cut down how much crap I was eating.), started dancing, and did more walking on the treadmill. In a year, I lost 15 kilograms, it was crazy, I was as light as I was as a 14 year old!
Then I started up this education degree and ... yeahhhh. 7 kilograms gained back (still less than I was after my first degree). Boo. I just didn't have time to go out as much. Even though I was dancing 2 or 3 times a week, I was eating less healthily and not walking around as much in the home.
The past two or three months I've had insane homework and teaching time, so I've not been able to go to dancing as often. Also my Wednesday dancing ended forever. :(
I felt so unfit walking around in the Yorke Peninsula, when a year ago it would have been no problem (and until 3 months ago I could have easily danced for 2 hours non stop without a problem. Different muscle use I suppose.) I think I need a treadmill program. I would go out walking on the streets but unless I go late at night (with someone else, I think!) then it's too hot to go out.
Another motivation is that my boyfriend wants to travel more with me- backpacking. And he's more into adventure travel than I am. I'd be happy wandering around museums. But he wants to go on lots of walks as well as museums. And I suppose, if I were in a strange city I'd be wanting to walk around all day and it could be quite hilly.
I need to get myself fit again! I just walked 5 kms and I don't think that's a bad effort.
I want to put myself through some sort of program and see what happens with it. Got any to recommend, for someone who can't go outside right now?
Ugh, the dreaded "freshman 15"!
ReplyDeleteI think the gain happens any time there is a huge change in lifestyle.
I moved out of my parents house, on my own, and gained about 15!
uh! i feel your pain...was going to ask for treadmill for christmas!! i just need to get back on the ball of going to the gym regularly! i had been good then got a sinus infection end of summer and have been off the wagon ever since ={ i need to lose about 20lbs! ="{
ReplyDeleteOh the treadmill made a big difference to me. Our weather is often too hot to walk outside, it's cheaper than gym fees, and I don't have to travel to get to where I can exercise- and I can watch dvds!
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