Amazing discovery while working out today*

[Beware the Beast Man]

*- yes- I'm actually working out these days.

Anyway, Cathyclysmic and I made another last ditch attempt at quitting smoking this past Sunday. For the past few weeks we have both been trying to get into shape, so we go to the Y and use the treadmills and weight machines. Anyway, when I was smoking, I'd usually hit my target heart rate about 2 minutes into the workout- pretty sad. Today, after just one day smoke-free, it took me a full seven minutes to reach target. My speed didn't change, in fact I was going faster than usual. Cathy noticed the exact same thing with her heart rate.

That's irrefutable evidence kids- within 24 hours of quitting smoking, your body starts adjusting to normal levels.

[JimmyJazz]

1. Dude - hit the ellipticals. Seriously. You will get an amazing work out

without having to bust a nut on the VO capacity. I'm proud of you both, btw :hi:

[Beware the Beast Man]

2. I did. Once.

After 90 seconds, I thought I was going to die, or worse. :)

[JimmyJazz]

3. Keep at it - it beats the snot out of a treadmill

:)

[Beware the Beast Man]

4. I need to kick this to force my new non-smoking beliefs on others.

:kick:

[Magrittes Pipe]

5. Fascist.

:smoke:

[Beware the Beast Man]

7. Coming from someone whose future wife scolded me

for alternating between cigarettes and nicotine gum. :eyes:

[Magrittes Pipe]

8. Considering what she's done to herself over the years...

...if she scolds you about it, it's REAL bad. :scared:

[MissMillie]

6. Kick this as often as you like

You may end up convincing someone, and that would be a good thing.

Congrats on the smoking cessation, and on the work outs. Please be sure to log your workouts in to the "Exercise and Fitness" (or is it "Fitness and Exercise") forum. I know that posting there daily keeps me motivated.

Isn't it great to add health and fitness in your life? Honestly, I'm a whole new woman from last year.

[Left Is Write]

9. Here's a "good for you!" kick

:)

[Midlodemocrat]

10. I wish all DUers would quit smoking.

We need them around to vote.

[Cathyclysmic]

11. resting heartrate down 20 points in 24 hours....

very nice to see.