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First month is definitely the hardest, especially if you were very active before. You continuously compare yourself to what you used to be able to do -- to the point where you want to punch yourself in the face. Don't knock yourself too hard -- 35 minutes on a bike can be grueling!
I'm doing martial arts twice a week, working on my 5K pace (towards hopefully a half this year!) and recently started at a local Crossfit box. Today was killer... squats, kettle bell swings, hollow rock sit-ups... followed by multiple reps through a barbell progression where you add more weight each go'round.
But, I feel great for having done it, and it sets a good mindset for the rest of the day.
Getting back into a "feel good" shape is a lot more about what you're eating than what you're doing, though what you're doing helps, obviously.
Good for you in doing something to make yourself feel better!! Keep it up!
~Emily
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