Week 11 here I come.
It was a great weekend, and the weather was such a tease of Spring....so intoxicating that I RAN outside on Saturday. Yes, I ran. I was high on life....or something. I headed out to Duke campus mid-day, popped on my iPod and tried to find some sort of rhythm. Ok, so by mile 2 my quads felt like they weighed 1000 pounds and I was once again reminded as to why I was never on the cross-country team....(besides the fact that the guys wear shorter shorts than me, and I'm not sure I could stare at that from the back for more than 100 yards). Honestly though, it was great to be outside and I finished roughly 5 miles with only minor knee pain and a few explicit words. Successful day.
Sunday was my day off and another absolutely gorgeous day. Since I couldn't get out and do more cardio (like anyone had to pull my arm not to), I did the next best thing....I broke out the neon green fold-out beach chair and laid in my sweats on the back patio. In Mebane, that's how we roll. All I needed was some Red Man and a dog named Otis.
Yesterday was also my refeed day. I bumped up my carbs quite a bit, dropped my protein, and kept fats low. Dear Lord was I bloated. Between the oatmeal and raisins, I was BEYOND gassy. One small push and I could have taken global warming to a whole new level. I was still bloated this morning...its ridiculous. It was good for me to see exactly how many carbs my body needs to feel replenished without spilling over and retaining water/looking "soft". Next Sunday I won't increase my carbs as much...about 30g less would be perfect. Just thankful to be sitting here not feeling like I'm about to blow a hole in this recliner.
Today was a good day. Enjoyed some much needed laughter with clients this morning and then headed straight into a workout that has left my arms feeling like...well...come to think of it, I can't really feel them. Because of my schedule this week, I had to hit chest AND shoulders today. Deadly combo. Almost dropped a dumbbell on my face twice. The weight was heavy, my muscles were shaking by the end, but it was great.
Workout:
Flat DB bench press 5 x 10
30* incline press 4 x 10
DB flys 3 x 10-12
Seated shoulder press 4 x 10
High rope row (10x)/ss heavy bent arm lateral raises (10x) 3 sets
Front DB raises 3 x 12
Lateral DB raises 3 x 12
My left arm is seriously going numb as I type. Right now may be the only time I'm actually looking forward to leg day tomorrow. I know, I know...then tomorrow night I won't be able to feel my legs. I figure I'm only screwed if my whole body goes numb at once...
Alright folks, today's been great, need some sleep, ready for tomorrow.
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