Post Workout 3 Week 3

The last day of february and the last 29th for another 4 years. Today I had a really difficult workout. I think that the exercises I did today were overall harder than the ones I did on monday but I think specifically it was the smith machine pushups that kicked my ass. I felt my chest muscles twitch in between the 15 rep sets. I'm glad that I did 15 though, myonly really concern was my right elbow hurting wile doing the downward motion on the bar. hopefully it gets better. 3 hours is the ideal time for my workouts. This includes the entire workout, the shower, some food and the journal :)

Post Workout 2 Week 3

Today I was much more awake. I need to start going to bed earlier so that I can wake up in enough time to do all of my stuff. Anyway, today was a cardio day and instead of the usual 30 mins, my trainer is having me increase the time to 35 mins. I also switched to interval training and I switch between going forward and backward. Definitely difficult but feeling good about it.

Post Workout 1 Week 3

I can't believe it's week 3 already. Today I was REALLY tired. Paul and I smoked a lot of weed last night and then he didn't go to work this morning. When we smoke we have completely opposite libido reactions. Mine increases tremendously and his drops into oblivion. Basically I just waited around this morning so that we could have some fun since he wasn't going to work. Instead he slept and I got a later start then I would have liked. I rushed to get my stuff together and made it to class on time. My plan was to try to finish the lab as soon as possible and go to the gym before class. Oh also, when I left home it was beautiful outside. By the time I got off the bus it started sprinkling. I did not bring a coat today. :( the lab took longer than I would have liked (I was hoping to be done at 12 which would have given me close to 2 hours to workout, shower and get to class. Instead I left class at 12:30. When I got to the gym I realized that I didn't bring a workout shirt or a body scrubber. I went ahead and jumped into my workout. The workout overall went well. I did the side planks which felt really good, I was kind of intimidated by them but I was able to do 8 passes. Today the hardest part of the workout was the side planks. The dumbbell bench press was done on the stability ball. Currently the weight that I've been using is 7.5 lbs which honestly is getting kind of easy,I think that I'll switch to the 10 lb weights on Wednesday. Today I also increased the lat pull down weight from 30-40 lbs for the 2nd and 3rd reps. Overall I'm feeling stronger and this week's word is ”tough” so I'm trying to make each move count. I'm also working on being able to control my eating. I'm still in the same pattern of celebrating with food, or dealing with crisis with food. I know that this will directly affect my progress. :/

Post Workout 6 Week 2

I did it again. Today paul and I went to the gym together. I did my warm up and 30 mins of cardio and then my stretches. For my cardio I did the interval training as recommended by my trainer. It was difficult but I really enjoyed how it made the time go by so much faster. Stretching felt awesome. Overall I'm feeling a lot stronger and healthier. This week I made it the gym early and I really liked not having to worry about it all day long. Tomorrow, paul and I are thinking about going to play some tennis. :)

Post Workout 5 Week 2

So today I met with my trainer and learned some new exercises. Unfortunately I got really drunk last night and was totally hung over. I pushed it out of my mind during the workout but now I'm really feeling it. note to self-no drinking before workouts! In fact I think I'm going to lay off the drinks for a while. Admission-I also ordered some jack in the box last night after drinking. I got the ultimate cheeseburger with curly fries and then some potato wedges! after eating so well for the last couple of weeks, really feel so gross now. I also started getting acid reflux during my workout. Other than that, I'm really making some great progress. Today I held a plank on a balance ball for 47 seconds! I feel that 1 min mark coming :D

Post Workout 4 Week 2

I love going to the gym! I never thought I would say this, but I really enjoy being active and am pretty competitive with myself. I think growing up I really hated exercising because I was convinced that everyone around me were judging me and looking at me. I still think those things but I simply don't care. I'm finally don't this for me and not for anyone or anything else. I really do feel free. Today was a cardio day. I love these a lot. I started with the hard part this time. 5 mins going backwards. But changed it up and only went two mins forward with a 5 point resistance. The time really flew by, and by the end of it I was really sweating. After, I held 3 planks. 2 for 35 sec and 1 for 40! I was really amazed and I think that they're a lot easier when I haven't worked my upper body so hard. after my workout I went to robeks and got the acai bowl which is delicious! Treating myself with health

Post Workout 3 Week 2

Today I did my full body routine. I made a decision to do all of the exercises that I didn't do on monday today. One of which was the smith machine push ups. I was really scared to do it mostly because it's totally out in the open where a lot of guys workout. I'm trying really hard not to let myself get intimidated by the assumed thoughts of those around me, judging me. I sucked it up and got on the machine. Everyone around me was really nice and patient while I did my pushups. I continued on through my workout and felt really great afterward. I want to to get to the gym earlier so that I have time to study. Tomorrow will be the real test since I HAVE to be early to my class tomorrow at 11. So how about a plan. It is taking me about 1 and a half hour to complete my workout and shower. Plus 30 min to get to class. I was to get to class at 10:45a. I need to get to the gym at 8:30 meaning that I have to leave my house no later than 8am. Doing it!