Gym week 1

So, it's the end of my first week of exercise in a bloody long time. I'm actually really proud that I've not faltered in body or mind at all and have worked out really hard on my three scheduled days without even beginning to make up excuses in my head about why I can't go.

And this is after paying out an extortionate amount of money for membership for a whole year and actually going three times, which I'm not so proud about.

I have a slight problem though. I have this nerve and/or bone in my lower back that normally pinches and pops and makes me yelp when my hips or spine are at a certain angle. It isn't doing that when I'm exercising but is quite sore. I'm not sure if it's something that will right itself once my muscles are toned up and supporting my spine properly, or if I should shell out and see someone about it.

I'm upping my workout next week so, if it gets worse, I'll have to forget the new outfit and reward my weight loss with a trip to the osteopath.

After seeing how much I've improved over this first week, I'm starting to think about setting some fitness goals - maybe even working towards a 5k. It's early days, but I want to make sure I'm always challenged and not slipping into an ineffective routine.

Off to Google youchy spines...