That is just sad

nnylee

Keep going~!

NikkieLite

I'm very overweight and had the same issue. But I got on everyday and after two weeks I could stay on for 30 minutes instead of 5. As long as you don't give up it will get easier and easier.

delilah47

Stamina is something you "build". It's not an inherited right.

yoovie

I love how you call it a hobby because it really is.

I know its supposed to be a lifestyle LOL but at the beginning, for my bestie and I, it had to be a new hobby we fell in love with first.

It comes with fun stuff like its own kit, many outfits, challenges, leveling up, research, strategy, etc... i mean- compared to 'dieting and dragging *kitten* to gym' - hobbies are WAY more fun :P

usernamejoe

Don't give up whatever you do! Keep at it and you will build up the ability to go longer. Happens to almost everyone

srhula

First order of business........ don't get down or criticize yourself!! That's instant sabotage!! Just get on there everyday and you will slowly see that you are able to do more each week. The important part is being consistent!! Stay on the message boards and when you feel weak and discouraged, let everyone know so they can lift you back up! Keep it up, keep smiling!! Good luck!!

tinamina78

I rarely smoke so my lungs should be in fairly good shape.

I think you should research this one a bit more. Smoking is terrible for your lungs, even in small amounts. That, and endurance takes time to build. Keep up the good work, you'll find yourself going farther longer soon! :flowerforyou:

srhula

Great post!
I love the DARE challenges.

lorenzoinlr

I got a home elliptical in December after using a Lifestep at the gym. Bear in mind, I though I was in decent shape as I'd been working out. That thing kicked my butt. I resorted to the lowest level of tension and struggled to get a full routine. Fast forward a couple of weeks and the workouts went from discouraging to enjoyable.

1. Stick with it, things will get a whole lot better.

2. Stop smoking, even a little. It doesn't take much to affect your CO2 levels.

3. Budget for some new clothes.

2swtdee

Yeah I had the same issue when I first started working out it was hard for me I also smoked. But once I quit smoking it became much easier. Now I am at the point where I can run 2min straight and walk for 2 miles.( that one month after quitting) So don't give up because nothing happens over night. Good Luck

Cooriander

What is a too high heart rate? are you having it on a program? or did a doctor tell you how high you should go? I am asking because my natural heart rate is high and if I stopped at everyone else's heart rate, I would not be able to exercise much at all.

ChelleDT

A thought for encouragement---

I've heard of studies, that if you walk briskly 5 mins 3 times a day, you get the exact same benefits as one 15 min walk/workout.

So... Keep it up!.. Even doing the 5 mins 3 or 4 times a day is going to get yourself some really great benefits!

lorenzoinlr

I love how you call it a hobby because it really is.

I know its supposed to be a lifestyle LOL but at the beginning, for my bestie and I, it had to be a new hobby we fell in love with first.

It comes with fun stuff like its own kit, many outfits, challenges, leveling up, research, strategy, etc... i mean- compared to 'dieting and dragging *kitten* to gym' - hobbies are WAY more fun :P

Completely agree and it's my approach too. I make it about fun and rewards instead of should and have to. All it takes is a little self psychology. After awhile the rewards come naturally and are almost a bonus.

My biggest difficulty now is reigning myself in so I don't overtrain. I don't really like off-days like today.

Jaydensmommy7110

I know exactly what you mean I'm 21 as well and I also have a baby I go to the gym and use it there and I put it on level 1 and can only do it for about 5 mins as well same thing happens to me I've been doing more than just that one machine though so I'm hoping that I will be able to go longer but just pace yourself i do that work out at the beginning of my routine and the ending of it so i get a lil more time in. Good luck

marycmeadows

yes, just slowly increase - push yourself....
that's how i was when i first started, and before I knew it i was able to do an hour on the elliptical.

sw 303.4 (1/1/11)
cw 198.4 (105lbs down)
gw 160
5'6'' 29y/o

godblessourhome

you gotta start somewhere! don't think of it as 'only', think of it as 'more than i did yesterday'. do five more seconds each day, then thity, then full minutes. pretty soon you'll be amazed at your progress. you got this!