Whew...what a day so far.
This is officially my second attempt to type this blog. I was completely finished, hit "publish post" and the computer went nuts on me and did not save it...lost the whole thing. I nearly lost it. Ok, I sort of did. In a fit of rage post-workout and pre-coffee, I seriously contemplated throwing the computer....as if it would accomplish anything besides the self-satisfaction in knowing I totally dominated a piece of technology. Ok, so there's a slight chance I may have anger-management issues...shocking, I know.
After not getting much sleep last night, I was struggling to wake up for my 6am clients. Its my own fault because I stayed up a little later to watch the Oscars. I only watch for the fashion. Its like a contest to see who can squeeze into the smallest dress without the boobs falling out. The last thing I wanted before some shut-eye was a breast shot. Anyway, I rolled through the morning, running around like a chicken with my head cut off and sweating like a heathen. I think I'm the only female who can literally sweat through 2 t-shirts without working out. When pit-stains become a trendy fashion statement, mama will be ready.
Lets talk weights. Mer got a little carried away today...as usual. I started with 3 sets of flat DB bench press with 50 lb. DBs...that's a PR on a Monday baby! I have to give some credit to Morven though. As I was lying there about to give myself a hernia, I could hear her pushing me behind the music blasting in my ear. Not having a workout partner, it was nice to have the extra motivation from my girl! By the end of chest and shoulders, my arms were shot. Then it was on to treadmill sprints....dear Lord, I was sucking wind. My legs were dragging, my arms were raw, and I had 25 minutes to go. Eh, whatever, I got through it...might have ended up in fetal position on the floor by the end, but I'll take it.
Workout:
Flat DB bench press 3 x 8
Incline DB press 4 x 10
DB fly 4 x 10
Decline push-up to failure 2x
Seated lateral raises 4 x 10
Seated DB shoulder press 4 x 10
Front DB raises 3 x 10
Treadmill sprints - Tabata style - 25 minutes
Long day....into week 7 and I will be a mess by Friday. I increased my cardio, decreased my carbs, and am running on fumes. I was honestly paralyzed by doubt yesterday and fear that I will not be ready for the show. Horrible feeling and I am thankful today was better....
Overall, it was a great day in the gym. So glad to have Zimm back in town on his spring break....he brings great intensity to the gym that is honestly contagious. It will be a great workout week...
Ok, so I'm glued to the recliner and need to be folding laundry....ugh...I'd rather wear dirty clothes at this point......night folks!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Sweet and Sour Cat
You would think that after being able to sleep in past 4:30 and not have to rush out to work, that I would wake up refreshed and ready to roll. Not so much. Yes, I did sleep in until 6:30, but was rudely woken up by my cat whining for food at 5:00....then 5:30....then 5:45...by 6:30 I was ready to hand him over to the Chinese Buffet down the road. Coffee was amazing, but 3 cups just didn't seem to do the trick. I sat down on the couch at 10 and nearly fell asleep sitting straight up....I needed to get going with my workout before I decided that sitting on my rear was a better option....
Friday workouts are hard. Not necessarily because the exercises are big, compound movements, but simply because my mind and body are tired and ready for some much needed rest. I had shoulders and core today. I dominated my shoulder workout...heavier than Monday's, which was good. Core almost made me puke. When I squeeze my abs as hard as I can I feel like my pancreas is going to explode out of my naval somehow. That would be pretty sick...and yes, I would probably post it on youtube. And then I had cardio....ah yes. I honestly thought I would not make it through my cardio today. My legs were DRAGGING. The only thing that kept me going was the fact that Morven and Brian were on the treadmills beside me running like the cops were after them. I figured that if they could run like criminals for over an hour, I could handle my 35 minutes of pain. So I caught up on my latest news and gossip with US magazine. Apparently Justin Bieber spent $2,000 on flowers for his girlfriend on Valentines Day and everyone thought it was so sweet. People, he's worth MILLIONS...that's like me giving my husband an m&m....not a box...just one. Give me a break...
Workout:
Seated shoulder press with back support 4 x 10
Arnold press/ss front DB raises 4 x 10 each
Seated lateral raises 4 x 10
Reverse crunch on bench 3 x 30 seconds
Full sit-up on BOSU 3 x 12
Oblique crunch on decline 3 x 16
I could fall asleep right now, and its only 7:45....I am DONE. I'm about to lock that feline in the laundry room and get some good sleep tonight. Tomorrow will be just cardio and some time with family....which is always comical. I may also do a refeed meal either tonight (if I can stay awake), or tomorrow....my body needs it. I will probably be bloated, but whats new?!....
Well, folks, its been real....have a great weekend!!...Down to 7 weeks!!!....ahh....
Friday workouts are hard. Not necessarily because the exercises are big, compound movements, but simply because my mind and body are tired and ready for some much needed rest. I had shoulders and core today. I dominated my shoulder workout...heavier than Monday's, which was good. Core almost made me puke. When I squeeze my abs as hard as I can I feel like my pancreas is going to explode out of my naval somehow. That would be pretty sick...and yes, I would probably post it on youtube. And then I had cardio....ah yes. I honestly thought I would not make it through my cardio today. My legs were DRAGGING. The only thing that kept me going was the fact that Morven and Brian were on the treadmills beside me running like the cops were after them. I figured that if they could run like criminals for over an hour, I could handle my 35 minutes of pain. So I caught up on my latest news and gossip with US magazine. Apparently Justin Bieber spent $2,000 on flowers for his girlfriend on Valentines Day and everyone thought it was so sweet. People, he's worth MILLIONS...that's like me giving my husband an m&m....not a box...just one. Give me a break...
Workout:
Seated shoulder press with back support 4 x 10
Arnold press/ss front DB raises 4 x 10 each
Seated lateral raises 4 x 10
Reverse crunch on bench 3 x 30 seconds
Full sit-up on BOSU 3 x 12
Oblique crunch on decline 3 x 16
I could fall asleep right now, and its only 7:45....I am DONE. I'm about to lock that feline in the laundry room and get some good sleep tonight. Tomorrow will be just cardio and some time with family....which is always comical. I may also do a refeed meal either tonight (if I can stay awake), or tomorrow....my body needs it. I will probably be bloated, but whats new?!....
Well, folks, its been real....have a great weekend!!...Down to 7 weeks!!!....ahh....
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Powerful moments
Brief moment of sanity....maybe.
I'm staring at my chicken and green beans like its dog food...I am not in the mood for chicken right now. I know I know, I normally eat, sleep, and breathe chicken, but right now the machine longs for some turkey. Ground turkey rocks my world...clearly, it doesn't take much right now. Throw on some Marvin Gaye, brown some ground turkey, and Mr. Falcon might have a pretty exciting Thursday night.
I was pretty pumped about training back today...who am I kidding, I am always pumped to throw around heavy weights. I started with upper-back exercises to spend a little more time focusing on that because my mid/lower back already looks like I might deadlift my car for fun. Thankfully, my wrist is feeling a little better...not 100% by any means, but I'm not too concerned about what it feels like as long as it gets the job done. Sound familiar? All my clients feel free to nod with wide eyes right now.....I get it. No sympathy for me, means no sympathy for you ;) Its tough love...and apparently, there's always more to give...love tank is always full baby!...
Workout:
Wide grip pull-backs 4 x 10
Lat pull-down 4 x 10
Seated cable row 4 x 10
Bent over BB row 3 x 10-12
Hyperextensions 3 x 15
Rear flys 3 x 10-12
Finished with cardio...walk/jog/swear...repeat....ok kidding, I got through it and here I am...alive....sort of.
Had a great morning with clients...lots of laughter, and some great accomplishments. Sometimes I fail to realize just how powerful the gym is. I can push people to success or allow them to wallow in mediocrity for fear of struggle/failure. No one's life should have room for anything mediocre....so I push. A woman this morning was so excited to tell me that people have noticed how much more confidently she is walking, and how she is now able to do functional movements we take for granted on a daily basis. She was literally glowing. And the cool thing is that THAT very moment and feeling of accomplishment will be the catalyst for others in her life...in the gym, and out. She left her workout session exhausted, but empowered...and this is why I love my job...
On to my afternoon.... I absolutely love my next client. She is the only person who gives me a hug after every session. Most people are too tired to give me the middle figure they'd like to give me for making them work like mules, but its ok...nothing personal. Well, more chicken, coffee, yelling, and home tonight for some tv and down-time....yes, even I like to relax...shocking, I know.
Have a wonderful Thursday....go hard...push beyond mediocre....life's high is on the other side
I'm staring at my chicken and green beans like its dog food...I am not in the mood for chicken right now. I know I know, I normally eat, sleep, and breathe chicken, but right now the machine longs for some turkey. Ground turkey rocks my world...clearly, it doesn't take much right now. Throw on some Marvin Gaye, brown some ground turkey, and Mr. Falcon might have a pretty exciting Thursday night.
I was pretty pumped about training back today...who am I kidding, I am always pumped to throw around heavy weights. I started with upper-back exercises to spend a little more time focusing on that because my mid/lower back already looks like I might deadlift my car for fun. Thankfully, my wrist is feeling a little better...not 100% by any means, but I'm not too concerned about what it feels like as long as it gets the job done. Sound familiar? All my clients feel free to nod with wide eyes right now.....I get it. No sympathy for me, means no sympathy for you ;) Its tough love...and apparently, there's always more to give...love tank is always full baby!...
Workout:
Wide grip pull-backs 4 x 10
Lat pull-down 4 x 10
Seated cable row 4 x 10
Bent over BB row 3 x 10-12
Hyperextensions 3 x 15
Rear flys 3 x 10-12
Finished with cardio...walk/jog/swear...repeat....ok kidding, I got through it and here I am...alive....sort of.
Had a great morning with clients...lots of laughter, and some great accomplishments. Sometimes I fail to realize just how powerful the gym is. I can push people to success or allow them to wallow in mediocrity for fear of struggle/failure. No one's life should have room for anything mediocre....so I push. A woman this morning was so excited to tell me that people have noticed how much more confidently she is walking, and how she is now able to do functional movements we take for granted on a daily basis. She was literally glowing. And the cool thing is that THAT very moment and feeling of accomplishment will be the catalyst for others in her life...in the gym, and out. She left her workout session exhausted, but empowered...and this is why I love my job...
On to my afternoon.... I absolutely love my next client. She is the only person who gives me a hug after every session. Most people are too tired to give me the middle figure they'd like to give me for making them work like mules, but its ok...nothing personal. Well, more chicken, coffee, yelling, and home tonight for some tv and down-time....yes, even I like to relax...shocking, I know.
Have a wonderful Thursday....go hard...push beyond mediocre....life's high is on the other side
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Bedazzled
Only Wednesday??!...Holy crap this week is long. Or maybe it just feels that way since I felt like I was coming down with the plague for 3 days. Thankfully, I do feel much better. I'm breathing so clearly it almost burns...you know, like when you snort pixy-stix...and if you never did this as a child, I'm sorry you were so deprived. There's nothing like the rush of grape-flavored sugar entering your nostrils at 50mph...not sure what we were thinking...
A little tired today, but felt pretty good headed into my workout. I hit biceps and triceps today, then finished with some cardio. My biceps were out of control today....and it was a little annoying that my right arm is noticeably more vascular than my left. Its always been that way...stupid left arm. About the only thing I can do with it efficiently is throw it in the air on the highway to people who can't drive...its the universal sign for "what the?!!" and "Are you kidding me?!!" Go 65mph down I-40 in the fast lane and you'll be sure to meet the 'ol left hand...
Then there were my triceps. Dear Lord they are big right now. After 3 sets of dips with a kettlebell hanging between my legs, I was ready to start throwing kegs for a strongman competition. You know how scary I would have been in college if I could have been able to toss kegs like bean bags?! Not sure if I would've had more friends, or less...
Workout:
Lying lat-bar curls 4 x 10
Alternating hammer curls 3 x 10 each
EZ bar curls 3 x 10
Reverse grip bicep pull-down 3 x 10
Weighted dips 3 x 10
Tricep press-down on dip machine 3 x 12
Rope press-down 3 x 12
Cardio is starting to go by faster...thank God. No, I still don't enjoy it...until its over. But remember, this machine was not built for endurance...I get about 2 miles to the gallon on a good day. Nonetheless, I got it done and now its on to the rest of my day. I am just about done picking out my suit for the show....and I honestly might go with purple...its my gut feeling. I might start a part-time job just to pay for the dern thing. Thankfully, they eliminated the 1-piece round....saving about $300 right there, and who cares about a 1-piece anyway? I'm pretty sure I could buy a plain suit and jewel it myself, but I can picture me trying to glue hundreds of crystals on a 2" x 2" piece of fabric and losing my religion in the process. Not sure if its worth it...
Well folks, that's it for now. Enjoy your hump day...keep pushing...
A little tired today, but felt pretty good headed into my workout. I hit biceps and triceps today, then finished with some cardio. My biceps were out of control today....and it was a little annoying that my right arm is noticeably more vascular than my left. Its always been that way...stupid left arm. About the only thing I can do with it efficiently is throw it in the air on the highway to people who can't drive...its the universal sign for "what the?!!" and "Are you kidding me?!!" Go 65mph down I-40 in the fast lane and you'll be sure to meet the 'ol left hand...
Then there were my triceps. Dear Lord they are big right now. After 3 sets of dips with a kettlebell hanging between my legs, I was ready to start throwing kegs for a strongman competition. You know how scary I would have been in college if I could have been able to toss kegs like bean bags?! Not sure if I would've had more friends, or less...
Workout:
Lying lat-bar curls 4 x 10
Alternating hammer curls 3 x 10 each
EZ bar curls 3 x 10
Reverse grip bicep pull-down 3 x 10
Weighted dips 3 x 10
Tricep press-down on dip machine 3 x 12
Rope press-down 3 x 12
Cardio is starting to go by faster...thank God. No, I still don't enjoy it...until its over. But remember, this machine was not built for endurance...I get about 2 miles to the gallon on a good day. Nonetheless, I got it done and now its on to the rest of my day. I am just about done picking out my suit for the show....and I honestly might go with purple...its my gut feeling. I might start a part-time job just to pay for the dern thing. Thankfully, they eliminated the 1-piece round....saving about $300 right there, and who cares about a 1-piece anyway? I'm pretty sure I could buy a plain suit and jewel it myself, but I can picture me trying to glue hundreds of crystals on a 2" x 2" piece of fabric and losing my religion in the process. Not sure if its worth it...
Well folks, that's it for now. Enjoy your hump day...keep pushing...
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
'til my legs collapse
What an amazing nights sleep. After my shot of Nyquil, I was out by 8:00...and pretty sure I didn't move all night. I reached a whole new level of sleep last night...close to black-out, but not booze-induced. Either way, I'll take it. I still sound like I can't breathe and cough like I've been sucking on Virginia Slims since I was 7, but I feel much better than I did yesterday. Yesterday was absolutely miserable.
Had a great morning with clients...had a screaming baby in the gym for an hour. Her mom felt horrible about it, but I was thankful...it was great birth control. I should probably record it and play it over and over in the morning until I feel like I am going to rip my hair out. Or perhaps they should play it in class for high schoolers who apparently think its cool to get knocked up and throw a baby on their hip like a fanny pack. Can't pass English 101 but want to bring a life into the world....am I the only one bothered by this??...
Anyway, down to business...
Today was leg day. Honestly, I was looking forward to it...I know, the world must be coming to an end. I was sucking wind the entire time, but felt decent for the most part. I've got some fat on the back of my legs/glute area that I swear I'm about to cut off with a butter knife. It's driving me nuts. Its like the fat cells are having a committee meeting right under my ass...and I guess its a sit-in protest because no one seems to be leaving. Ugh...
Workout:
Squats 4 x 10-12
Leg press 4 x 10
Hamstring curls on machine 4 x 10
Walking lunges 3 x 25 yards
Leg extensions 3 x 10-12
Hamstring curls on slideboard 3 x 12
I can barely hold my eyes open right now....need my coffee. I've got about 15 minutes til my next client, and truly need every second of down time. While I love my job, it is extremely exhausting to work with people all day. I am pooped...4 hours to go....
Had a great morning with clients...had a screaming baby in the gym for an hour. Her mom felt horrible about it, but I was thankful...it was great birth control. I should probably record it and play it over and over in the morning until I feel like I am going to rip my hair out. Or perhaps they should play it in class for high schoolers who apparently think its cool to get knocked up and throw a baby on their hip like a fanny pack. Can't pass English 101 but want to bring a life into the world....am I the only one bothered by this??...
Anyway, down to business...
Today was leg day. Honestly, I was looking forward to it...I know, the world must be coming to an end. I was sucking wind the entire time, but felt decent for the most part. I've got some fat on the back of my legs/glute area that I swear I'm about to cut off with a butter knife. It's driving me nuts. Its like the fat cells are having a committee meeting right under my ass...and I guess its a sit-in protest because no one seems to be leaving. Ugh...
Workout:
Squats 4 x 10-12
Leg press 4 x 10
Hamstring curls on machine 4 x 10
Walking lunges 3 x 25 yards
Leg extensions 3 x 10-12
Hamstring curls on slideboard 3 x 12
I can barely hold my eyes open right now....need my coffee. I've got about 15 minutes til my next client, and truly need every second of down time. While I love my job, it is extremely exhausting to work with people all day. I am pooped...4 hours to go....
Monday, February 21, 2011
Beast mode
Yes, I'm alive...barely. I totally forgot to blog on Friday and then the weekend was extremely busy...so here I am. Life hates me right now. Whatever was brewing in my system last Thursday is now full-fledged, and pushing through today's workout was completely mind-over-matter. Everything felt heavy as hell....probably because it was.
Workout:
Flat DB press 4 x 10
Incline DB press 4 x 10
Cable flys 4 x 10
Seated shoulder press 4 x 10
Seated lateral raise/ss partials 4 x 10/failure
Front DB raises 4 x 10
This weekend I ran on Saturday...made it about 30 minutes outside before I thought the wind was going to blow me over, so I finished inside on the treadmill. 15 minutes later I was DUN. I was glad to get my cardio in on Saturday because I was pretty much worthless yesterday. My husband and I went out to Raleigh Saturday night with 2 other couples to see an 80s cover band, and I pretty much fist-pumped my way through the night. Felt like college....but sober. We had an amazing time, but staying up past 1am nearly killed me. By the time Ryan walked me back to the hotel I was speaking in tongues...I was the one who sounded drunk, and my body was literally hurting when I crawled into the hotel bed.
Sunday felt just as nuts. I tried to squeeze in as much rest as possible, while watching the Daytona 500 of course. Yes, I do enjoy NASCAR...rednecks, beer, speed, what's not to love?...But I was only able to relax a little while before heading to my brother's surprise 30th birthday party. For the record, I wanted to take the birthday cake to the face...I wanted to swim in it...I wanted to rub icing...uh...ok, nevermind...
It's 7:45 and I've already taken Nyquil and am headed to bed. This machine needs some down time to recharge for tomorrow. Now I just need to get out of this recliner....ugh...
Workout:
Flat DB press 4 x 10
Incline DB press 4 x 10
Cable flys 4 x 10
Seated shoulder press 4 x 10
Seated lateral raise/ss partials 4 x 10/failure
Front DB raises 4 x 10
This weekend I ran on Saturday...made it about 30 minutes outside before I thought the wind was going to blow me over, so I finished inside on the treadmill. 15 minutes later I was DUN. I was glad to get my cardio in on Saturday because I was pretty much worthless yesterday. My husband and I went out to Raleigh Saturday night with 2 other couples to see an 80s cover band, and I pretty much fist-pumped my way through the night. Felt like college....but sober. We had an amazing time, but staying up past 1am nearly killed me. By the time Ryan walked me back to the hotel I was speaking in tongues...I was the one who sounded drunk, and my body was literally hurting when I crawled into the hotel bed.
Sunday felt just as nuts. I tried to squeeze in as much rest as possible, while watching the Daytona 500 of course. Yes, I do enjoy NASCAR...rednecks, beer, speed, what's not to love?...But I was only able to relax a little while before heading to my brother's surprise 30th birthday party. For the record, I wanted to take the birthday cake to the face...I wanted to swim in it...I wanted to rub icing...uh...ok, nevermind...
It's 7:45 and I've already taken Nyquil and am headed to bed. This machine needs some down time to recharge for tomorrow. Now I just need to get out of this recliner....ugh...
Thursday, February 17, 2011
out for 20
Thursday kicked me in the rear...hard. I had to wake up even earlier to have time to shower and wash my hair...which meant the alarm went off at 3:58. For the record, there is nothing pleasant about getting up that early. I nearly busted a hip in the shower trying to shave my legs...and lets be honest, I shouldn't be given a razor or anything sharp for that matter before I've had my coffee.
Today I've been dealing with some "issues" if you will.....stupid injuries that have all culminated at the same time to basically annoy the crap out of me. My small toe on both feet are completely raw from cardio, and just the act of putting on shoes is painful....my wrists hurt to rotate, and my hamstrings are ridiculously tight...going to the bathroom is torture. So needless to say, today was a physically painful/long day.
Despite the fact that Brian had to tape my wrist as if to cut off my entire blood supply to my hand, I pulled some serious weight today. It was a great workout. I finished the last 2 sets of bent over rows at 105 lbs...I'll take it.
Workout:
Bent over BB row 4 x 10
Seated cable row 4 x 10
Hyperextensions 3 x 15
Wide grip lat pull-down 4 x 10
Single arm lat pull-down 3 x 10 each
Rear flys 3 x 12
Ended the day feeling sick, but a 20 minute nap helped me get through the afternoon. Time to recharge my batteries...
Today I've been dealing with some "issues" if you will.....stupid injuries that have all culminated at the same time to basically annoy the crap out of me. My small toe on both feet are completely raw from cardio, and just the act of putting on shoes is painful....my wrists hurt to rotate, and my hamstrings are ridiculously tight...going to the bathroom is torture. So needless to say, today was a physically painful/long day.
Despite the fact that Brian had to tape my wrist as if to cut off my entire blood supply to my hand, I pulled some serious weight today. It was a great workout. I finished the last 2 sets of bent over rows at 105 lbs...I'll take it.
Workout:
Bent over BB row 4 x 10
Seated cable row 4 x 10
Hyperextensions 3 x 15
Wide grip lat pull-down 4 x 10
Single arm lat pull-down 3 x 10 each
Rear flys 3 x 12
Ended the day feeling sick, but a 20 minute nap helped me get through the afternoon. Time to recharge my batteries...
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
On the Go
Only Wednesday?!!...
It feels like it should be Friday already. I was so thankful to get a full 7 hours of sleep last night though. I left work and I was able to enjoy the last few minutes of sunlight...usually not the case...so it was a pleasant ride home. I came home to find my husband emptying the dish washer...I immediately thought he wanted me to take off my clothes. Ladies, your man's motive is always to get you naked...just fyi.
I felt pretty rushed all day....had to fly through my workout, but I got it in. Today I only had biceps, core, and some cardio. My arms were on fire by the end, and my core needs some work. The strength is there, but every time I work my abs hard I get nauseous and feel like someone is ripping out my pancreas. Its ridiculous. Combine that with my self-diagnosed IBS, and you've got yourself a situation...holy crap, I've got to stop watching Jersey Shore...
Ok, funny moment of the day...
I'm working with a 13 year old boy today...same kid who thinks I don't believe in having fun in the gym...and he starts asking me random, off the wall questions about what I like to do in my spare time. It was as if he was searching for any kind of information that made me "more normal" in his mind. He asked what I like to do for "fun", and I listed off a few things of which the last one was just "hanging out". He immediately stopped moving, looks up at me in complete shock and goes, "You hang out?...like, with other people?!" I think he honestly thought that I was such a hard-ass that I have no friends and live in a hole somewhere. Ha...only partly true...I have 2 friends and live in Mebane....very close....
Let's talk business...workout today was fast, but I got everything done. Biceps, core, and cardio torture on the treadmill...yes, I'm being dramatic, the cardio wasn't that bad...blah...
EZ bar bicep curls 4 x 10
Reverse grip bicep pull-down 4 x 10
Alternating incline curls 4 x 10 each
Decline sit-ups 3 x 15
Crunches on BOSU 3 x 12
Oblique crunches on ball 3 x 20
So, another food that I can't wait to eat....pancakes. Dear God, give me pancakes...I might take the syrup bottle to the face. I think I just had "a moment"...
Thursday is almost here....can't wait. Its been a long week, I'm looking forward to pulling some heavy weight tomorrow, and its one day closer to the weekend. Right now...I must get my beauty rest...for the sake of everyone...
It feels like it should be Friday already. I was so thankful to get a full 7 hours of sleep last night though. I left work and I was able to enjoy the last few minutes of sunlight...usually not the case...so it was a pleasant ride home. I came home to find my husband emptying the dish washer...I immediately thought he wanted me to take off my clothes. Ladies, your man's motive is always to get you naked...just fyi.
I felt pretty rushed all day....had to fly through my workout, but I got it in. Today I only had biceps, core, and some cardio. My arms were on fire by the end, and my core needs some work. The strength is there, but every time I work my abs hard I get nauseous and feel like someone is ripping out my pancreas. Its ridiculous. Combine that with my self-diagnosed IBS, and you've got yourself a situation...holy crap, I've got to stop watching Jersey Shore...
Ok, funny moment of the day...
I'm working with a 13 year old boy today...same kid who thinks I don't believe in having fun in the gym...and he starts asking me random, off the wall questions about what I like to do in my spare time. It was as if he was searching for any kind of information that made me "more normal" in his mind. He asked what I like to do for "fun", and I listed off a few things of which the last one was just "hanging out". He immediately stopped moving, looks up at me in complete shock and goes, "You hang out?...like, with other people?!" I think he honestly thought that I was such a hard-ass that I have no friends and live in a hole somewhere. Ha...only partly true...I have 2 friends and live in Mebane....very close....
Let's talk business...workout today was fast, but I got everything done. Biceps, core, and cardio torture on the treadmill...yes, I'm being dramatic, the cardio wasn't that bad...blah...
EZ bar bicep curls 4 x 10
Reverse grip bicep pull-down 4 x 10
Alternating incline curls 4 x 10 each
Decline sit-ups 3 x 15
Crunches on BOSU 3 x 12
Oblique crunches on ball 3 x 20
So, another food that I can't wait to eat....pancakes. Dear God, give me pancakes...I might take the syrup bottle to the face. I think I just had "a moment"...
Thursday is almost here....can't wait. Its been a long week, I'm looking forward to pulling some heavy weight tomorrow, and its one day closer to the weekend. Right now...I must get my beauty rest...for the sake of everyone...
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Numb
I've officially reached a whole new level of nuts today...(as if there was any question, I know). If Leg Day were not hard enough, I thought it would be a great idea to bombard these trunks with 5 sets of everything. On my 3rd set of squats, I realized it was going to be a loooonnnnggg workout. There's this whole mental-step-progression that goes on with 5 sets, that goes something like this...
Set 1: "Ok, feels good, this isn't so bad..."
Set 2: "A little heavier, but nothing I can't handle...feeling the burn"
Set 3: "Am I there yet? I can't flex my muscle anymore...come on you little girl, PUSH!"
Set 4: "End my life right now...this is absurd."
Set 5: "Son of a @$%&*....when will this be over?!!"
At least that's what goes through my head...I know, my thought process is a little "off" to begin with...add some determination, adrenaline, and heavy weights and its a recipe for total madness AND total domination. Needless to say, it feels absolutely amazing to be sitting here right now. Getting up will be a whole other story though. After my ridiculous lifting routine I walked on incline 11 for 30 minutes...it was the post-abuse, abuse. Honestly, the only thing that kept me going was that I was watching Tosh.O....seriously, the funniest show ever...unless you're easily offended. Let your hair down, laugh a little...it won't kill you. I had to jump off the treadmill a couple of times because I was laughing so hard I couldn't breathe and nearly peed my pants. I don't mind throwing up during a workout, but urination simply isn't cool. Here was the near-death experience:
Back squats 5 x 10-12
Hamstring curls on machine 5 x 10-12
Leg extensions 5 x 10-12
Walking lunges 5 x 25 yards
lunge jumps 5 x 20
Only 6 days until I have to experience that nonsense all over again. Seriously, my legs are shot right now, but I feel good about my workout...so I can settle for feeling like hell.
Had a great day work-wise. It truly never gets old for me to see people get stronger, feel better, and accomplish things they never have before. And if it helps them to curse at me during the process, I'll take it. I was fulfilled and exhausted by the end of the day...excellent day at work. As I drove home I couldn't help but think about how different my life could be. A little over 4 years ago I was going through the worst depression I've ever experienced and simply had not fully addressed certain issues in my life. One person I was seeing for counseling strongly suggested I get out of the fitness industry and find a new job. I can't imagine not doing what I do....and I'm so thankful I didn't take that advice. I am doing what I love, and sharing my gift to others...life is good.
Whew...full day. It's 8:30 and I could crawl in bed right now. Hump day is waiting. Have a great night...wake up with purpose...
Set 1: "Ok, feels good, this isn't so bad..."
Set 2: "A little heavier, but nothing I can't handle...feeling the burn"
Set 3: "Am I there yet? I can't flex my muscle anymore...come on you little girl, PUSH!"
Set 4: "End my life right now...this is absurd."
Set 5: "Son of a @$%&*....when will this be over?!!"
At least that's what goes through my head...I know, my thought process is a little "off" to begin with...add some determination, adrenaline, and heavy weights and its a recipe for total madness AND total domination. Needless to say, it feels absolutely amazing to be sitting here right now. Getting up will be a whole other story though. After my ridiculous lifting routine I walked on incline 11 for 30 minutes...it was the post-abuse, abuse. Honestly, the only thing that kept me going was that I was watching Tosh.O....seriously, the funniest show ever...unless you're easily offended. Let your hair down, laugh a little...it won't kill you. I had to jump off the treadmill a couple of times because I was laughing so hard I couldn't breathe and nearly peed my pants. I don't mind throwing up during a workout, but urination simply isn't cool. Here was the near-death experience:
Back squats 5 x 10-12
Hamstring curls on machine 5 x 10-12
Leg extensions 5 x 10-12
Walking lunges 5 x 25 yards
lunge jumps 5 x 20
Only 6 days until I have to experience that nonsense all over again. Seriously, my legs are shot right now, but I feel good about my workout...so I can settle for feeling like hell.
Had a great day work-wise. It truly never gets old for me to see people get stronger, feel better, and accomplish things they never have before. And if it helps them to curse at me during the process, I'll take it. I was fulfilled and exhausted by the end of the day...excellent day at work. As I drove home I couldn't help but think about how different my life could be. A little over 4 years ago I was going through the worst depression I've ever experienced and simply had not fully addressed certain issues in my life. One person I was seeing for counseling strongly suggested I get out of the fitness industry and find a new job. I can't imagine not doing what I do....and I'm so thankful I didn't take that advice. I am doing what I love, and sharing my gift to others...life is good.
Whew...full day. It's 8:30 and I could crawl in bed right now. Hump day is waiting. Have a great night...wake up with purpose...
Monday, February 14, 2011
Love is in the air...
I can finally breathe.
Typical on-the-go Monday. Oh but it was Valentine's Day....ah yes, the day we express our love with an over-sized box of chocolate...because nothing says "I love you" like one step closer to diabetes and coronary heart disease. How thoughtful...
I woke up feeling GOOD today. I was ready. My workout was great and I felt strong....huge difference from last week that's for sure. My last 2 sets of flat db bench press was with 45's...my pecs are out of control. I was excited to text my husband about it though,...most couples send sweet little text messages, we text about how much weight we can lift. Its sort of a turn on in a weird way...
Workout:
Flat DB bench press 4 x 10
Incline DB press 4 x 10
DB flys 4 x 10
Wide push-ups to failure 2x
Standing BB shoulder press 4 x 10
Seated lateral raises 4 x 12
Front raises 4 x 12
It's 9:30 and I need to get in bed right now. I'll have more to rant about tomorrow I'm sure. The week is young...
Typical on-the-go Monday. Oh but it was Valentine's Day....ah yes, the day we express our love with an over-sized box of chocolate...because nothing says "I love you" like one step closer to diabetes and coronary heart disease. How thoughtful...
I woke up feeling GOOD today. I was ready. My workout was great and I felt strong....huge difference from last week that's for sure. My last 2 sets of flat db bench press was with 45's...my pecs are out of control. I was excited to text my husband about it though,...most couples send sweet little text messages, we text about how much weight we can lift. Its sort of a turn on in a weird way...
Workout:
Flat DB bench press 4 x 10
Incline DB press 4 x 10
DB flys 4 x 10
Wide push-ups to failure 2x
Standing BB shoulder press 4 x 10
Seated lateral raises 4 x 12
Front raises 4 x 12
It's 9:30 and I need to get in bed right now. I'll have more to rant about tomorrow I'm sure. The week is young...
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Finishing strong
Is it bad that I actually look forward to sugar-free ketchup? My life has reached a new low. Give me a piece of chocolate cake right now and I wouldn't know what to do with myself. Actually, I would,....I would practically make out with it before I ate it. In terms of energy, this week has probably been the first week that my diet has really gotten to me. I'm tired, get a little dizzy at times, and am starting to crave a few things. Beer, peanut butter, and pretty much anything sweet to name a few. Oh, and the m&m's...dear Lord, the m&m's...I think I just drooled on myself.
Today was a good day...extremely long, but good. I began the day with a 16 year old baseball player at 6am...for the record, teenage boys don't do 6am. He skidded off the treadmill a couple of times, but was too tired to argue with me about his workout...no blood, no vomit, he lived. My day was pretty steady from then on...morning clients, workout, eat, clients, more food, and then a glorious massage to cap off the night. My sister-in-law stopped by today...so great to see her. Baby #2 is due in May, so she was filling me in on all the pregnancy details. I truly cannot wait to spoil another niece. I've already bought her a pair of shoes...and she's not even out of the uterus. True Mer-style right there....certified shoe whore.
Workout today was tough, but good. It went by pretty fast, which was fine for a Thursday. I had back and then cardio.
Workout:
Reverse grip lat pull-back 4 x 10
Wide grip lat pull-down 4 x 10
Seated cable row 4 x 10
Rear flys 3 x 10
Hyperextensions 3 x 12
I alternated between walking and jogging again today, which made the time go by sooo much faster. I still wish I could get out of my hate-of-cardio rut. Right now my body is tired and ready to sleep-in tomorrow morning. I'm headed out of town tomorrow, so I may not have time to blog...I know, I know...brace yourself. Enjoy Friday...move forward...stay focused...
Today was a good day...extremely long, but good. I began the day with a 16 year old baseball player at 6am...for the record, teenage boys don't do 6am. He skidded off the treadmill a couple of times, but was too tired to argue with me about his workout...no blood, no vomit, he lived. My day was pretty steady from then on...morning clients, workout, eat, clients, more food, and then a glorious massage to cap off the night. My sister-in-law stopped by today...so great to see her. Baby #2 is due in May, so she was filling me in on all the pregnancy details. I truly cannot wait to spoil another niece. I've already bought her a pair of shoes...and she's not even out of the uterus. True Mer-style right there....certified shoe whore.
Workout today was tough, but good. It went by pretty fast, which was fine for a Thursday. I had back and then cardio.
Workout:
Reverse grip lat pull-back 4 x 10
Wide grip lat pull-down 4 x 10
Seated cable row 4 x 10
Rear flys 3 x 10
Hyperextensions 3 x 12
I alternated between walking and jogging again today, which made the time go by sooo much faster. I still wish I could get out of my hate-of-cardio rut. Right now my body is tired and ready to sleep-in tomorrow morning. I'm headed out of town tomorrow, so I may not have time to blog...I know, I know...brace yourself. Enjoy Friday...move forward...stay focused...
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Pour it on
Highlight of my day just occurred in Target a little while ago. I just purchased body-icing from Target for $5. What? Show me a man who doesn't want to lick high fructose corn syrup off his woman and I'll show you a liar...or someone who hasn't come out of the closet yet. But the look on the guy's face in front of me in line was priceless. It was like he was saying "Who the hell buys cottage cheese, lettuce, and body-icing?!...Freak...". I almost felt the need to explain that they were not all going to be used at once (as if there was any question). I just stood there and smiled...making him even more uncomfortable...poor guy. His wife probably got him a card with puppies on the front for Valentines Day...so not as cool as body-icing...
Back on topic...
This morning was rough. It feels like it should be Thursday....I am exhausted. My legs feel like they were beat with a 2x4 for about 6 hours straight. Today I had shoulders, core, and cardio. Shoulders are looking pretty good...pretty darn big actually...matches my butt. I honestly cannot believe I made it through 40 minutes of cardio today. I rotated between walking on an incline, jogging, and the eliptical...after about 5 minutes I would get bored and have to switch it up. I get the worst ADD on the treadmill and want to bang my head against the wall. The point is that I got through it...in one piece...fairly sane by the end...
Workout:
Seated DB shoulder press 5 x 10
Bent arm lateral raises/ss arnold press 3 x 10 each
Y raises, palms down 3 x 12
Lateral DB raises 3 x 12
Sit-ups on BOSU 2 x 12
Crunches on ball 2 x 12
Pilates heel touch 2 x 30
6" leg lifts 2 x 12-15
I'm spent. Just finished my coffee and about to start with afternoon clients....mostly athletes, so I'll probably yell quite a bit. Nothing out of the norm for Deth. Happy hump day people...keep pushing...talk yourself out of NOTHING...
Back on topic...
This morning was rough. It feels like it should be Thursday....I am exhausted. My legs feel like they were beat with a 2x4 for about 6 hours straight. Today I had shoulders, core, and cardio. Shoulders are looking pretty good...pretty darn big actually...matches my butt. I honestly cannot believe I made it through 40 minutes of cardio today. I rotated between walking on an incline, jogging, and the eliptical...after about 5 minutes I would get bored and have to switch it up. I get the worst ADD on the treadmill and want to bang my head against the wall. The point is that I got through it...in one piece...fairly sane by the end...
Workout:
Seated DB shoulder press 5 x 10
Bent arm lateral raises/ss arnold press 3 x 10 each
Y raises, palms down 3 x 12
Lateral DB raises 3 x 12
Sit-ups on BOSU 2 x 12
Crunches on ball 2 x 12
Pilates heel touch 2 x 30
6" leg lifts 2 x 12-15
I'm spent. Just finished my coffee and about to start with afternoon clients....mostly athletes, so I'll probably yell quite a bit. Nothing out of the norm for Deth. Happy hump day people...keep pushing...talk yourself out of NOTHING...
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Sweat and tears
Not quite sure if I ever really woke up today. I know its a bad sign when I am yawning by 8am...long day to say the least. I am tired more and more often now....combination of tough workouts, low carbs, caloric deficit, not enough sleep, and constantly working with people all day. I need to recharge my batteries this weekend...I might hibernate...with a bottle of Jack just in case Armageddon happens. No plans for being sober for that event.
Had a great day with clients....I absolutely love it when someone "gets it". The mind-muscle connection happens, and it makes my day more than you could imagine. Some people will workout for YEARS and not get that...just going through the motions...totally missing out. Oh, and then I had the client who is so positive, upbeat, and a little too happy if you know what I mean....well, I know he's had a great workout when he's on the floor cursing at me and telling me how bad his next set is going to suck. Haha...that one made me laugh today. I think I brought out his demons. He survived....and is now a better man for it.
Workout today was brutal. You guessed it, leg day. I swear it feels like my legs have gotten bigger. I struggled through the entire workout because my energy level was basically a 2.
Workout:
Squats 4 x 12-15
Walking lunges 4 x 25 yards
Hamstring curls on machine 4 x 12-15
Leg extensions 4 x 12
Lunge jumps 3 x 24
An hour later I was crawling to the shower. Thankfully, I had time to take a nap today...that's about the only thing that saved me. I laid down in the PT room, turned on the heater, and was out like a baby. It was absolutely wonderful. I am looking forward to tomorrow....mentally, I was just not in a good place today. Tomorrow HAS to be better. Period.
Had a great day with clients....I absolutely love it when someone "gets it". The mind-muscle connection happens, and it makes my day more than you could imagine. Some people will workout for YEARS and not get that...just going through the motions...totally missing out. Oh, and then I had the client who is so positive, upbeat, and a little too happy if you know what I mean....well, I know he's had a great workout when he's on the floor cursing at me and telling me how bad his next set is going to suck. Haha...that one made me laugh today. I think I brought out his demons. He survived....and is now a better man for it.
Workout today was brutal. You guessed it, leg day. I swear it feels like my legs have gotten bigger. I struggled through the entire workout because my energy level was basically a 2.
Workout:
Squats 4 x 12-15
Walking lunges 4 x 25 yards
Hamstring curls on machine 4 x 12-15
Leg extensions 4 x 12
Lunge jumps 3 x 24
An hour later I was crawling to the shower. Thankfully, I had time to take a nap today...that's about the only thing that saved me. I laid down in the PT room, turned on the heater, and was out like a baby. It was absolutely wonderful. I am looking forward to tomorrow....mentally, I was just not in a good place today. Tomorrow HAS to be better. Period.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Head up, back flat
Some Mondays slap you in the face, take your money, and leave you begging for mercy by 3pm. Today was one of those Mondays. I was extremely tired by 9am and knew it would be a long day and a hard workout. I can't blame the Superbowl since I was completely sober and watched the final minutes from the comfort of my bed. Way to go Packers. Sorry Roethlisberger, but you're kind of a tool...ok, you ARE a tool. It's not spring break '94 anymore...so stop trying to find the latest wet t-shirt contest. Needless to say, I was glad the Packers won...
I didn't get enough rest this weekend, and could kick myself for staying up late Friday and Saturday night. I did cardio on Saturday and took yesterday off. I did not do a refeed yesterday per-say, but I did bump up my carbs just a little. I just didn't feel like my body needed a huge refeed.
Today's workout was hard, but good. I did chest and biceps. Not my normal Monday, but I was feeling it...so I went with it. On the last set of my flat DB bench press my right arm completely gave out and the weight fell to the floor, barely missing my head on the way down. What a way to start the workout....throwing weights around like a crackhead. My husband came in and started his workout while I was still going, and I'm not sure how smart that was. He'll say "nice set" and then smack me on the butt like I just came out of an all-star basketball game. What a character. I finished a set of dumbbell flys and stood up...his first sentence was, "Babe, when you do that, your shoulders and chest flex like a guy".....side note for the guys: if you want to get laid, do not use this as a pick-up line. If my goal wasn't to be as muscular as possible right now, I might take offense to this. Onward we roll....
Workout:
30* Incline DB press 4 x 10
Flat DB bench press 3 x 10
DB flys/ss front raises 3 x 10 each
Declined push-ups 2 x failure
EZ bar curls 4 x 10
Underhand straight bar pull-down 4 x 10
Alternating DB curls 3 x 8-10 each
I've got 35 minutes to clean dishes, unpack and repack my gym bag, set the coffee maker, make my to-do list for tomorrow, and yell at Oscar for cleaning his butt in the middle of the living room. Yes, he's a cat, but no one wants to see that. Lots to do, not enough time....need some serious sleep tonight! Happy Monday folks...repent tonight, redeem it tomorrow...
I didn't get enough rest this weekend, and could kick myself for staying up late Friday and Saturday night. I did cardio on Saturday and took yesterday off. I did not do a refeed yesterday per-say, but I did bump up my carbs just a little. I just didn't feel like my body needed a huge refeed.
Today's workout was hard, but good. I did chest and biceps. Not my normal Monday, but I was feeling it...so I went with it. On the last set of my flat DB bench press my right arm completely gave out and the weight fell to the floor, barely missing my head on the way down. What a way to start the workout....throwing weights around like a crackhead. My husband came in and started his workout while I was still going, and I'm not sure how smart that was. He'll say "nice set" and then smack me on the butt like I just came out of an all-star basketball game. What a character. I finished a set of dumbbell flys and stood up...his first sentence was, "Babe, when you do that, your shoulders and chest flex like a guy".....side note for the guys: if you want to get laid, do not use this as a pick-up line. If my goal wasn't to be as muscular as possible right now, I might take offense to this. Onward we roll....
Workout:
30* Incline DB press 4 x 10
Flat DB bench press 3 x 10
DB flys/ss front raises 3 x 10 each
Declined push-ups 2 x failure
EZ bar curls 4 x 10
Underhand straight bar pull-down 4 x 10
Alternating DB curls 3 x 8-10 each
I've got 35 minutes to clean dishes, unpack and repack my gym bag, set the coffee maker, make my to-do list for tomorrow, and yell at Oscar for cleaning his butt in the middle of the living room. Yes, he's a cat, but no one wants to see that. Lots to do, not enough time....need some serious sleep tonight! Happy Monday folks...repent tonight, redeem it tomorrow...
Friday, February 4, 2011
small steps
Getting moving this morning was a challenge. It's cold, rainy, and Friiiiday...my body hates me. I need rest. Story of my life. This weekend should be pretty low-key besides Duke game (look for me on tv, I might paint my chest), and the Superbowl...heck, I might paint my chest for that too.
Mentally, I feel a little better today...not great, but better. I just keep reminding myself to be patient, keep working hard, and to just shut up and train. Doubt is too powerful to ignore at times, but never stronger than will. I firmly believe that. And some days its simply about the will to just keep going. I feel like I've only "kept going" since Wednesday...no breaking records...just one foot in front of the other. And this weather is getting to me...if I lived in Seattle I'd be on suicide watch 350 days a year...and heavily medicated the other 15. Ready for some sun...
Let's talk workout. I honestly had a great workout once I got going. Shoulders, triceps, and some core at the end... The shoulder supersets were absolutely ridiculous, and after my 5th set of the first one I thought I'd lost my mind.
Workout:
Lateral DB raises/ss seated shoulder press 5 x 10 each movement
Front DB raises /ss close grip BB split press 4 x 10 each
Dips 4 x12
Rope press-down 4 x 12
Sit-ups, legs on bench 2 x12
Full sit-up on BOSU 2 x 12
Crunches on ball 2 x15
Ab roll, legs on ball 2 x 10
Glad that's over. Time to relax. I wasn't able to stay awake for Jersey Shore last night as I'd planned...because I was in bed like every other 65 year old by 9:30. Sooo...I get to enjoy the drama tonight. I'm already glued to the recliner....its all she wrote at this point!
Night folks!
Mentally, I feel a little better today...not great, but better. I just keep reminding myself to be patient, keep working hard, and to just shut up and train. Doubt is too powerful to ignore at times, but never stronger than will. I firmly believe that. And some days its simply about the will to just keep going. I feel like I've only "kept going" since Wednesday...no breaking records...just one foot in front of the other. And this weather is getting to me...if I lived in Seattle I'd be on suicide watch 350 days a year...and heavily medicated the other 15. Ready for some sun...
Let's talk workout. I honestly had a great workout once I got going. Shoulders, triceps, and some core at the end... The shoulder supersets were absolutely ridiculous, and after my 5th set of the first one I thought I'd lost my mind.
Workout:
Lateral DB raises/ss seated shoulder press 5 x 10 each movement
Front DB raises /ss close grip BB split press 4 x 10 each
Dips 4 x12
Rope press-down 4 x 12
Sit-ups, legs on bench 2 x12
Full sit-up on BOSU 2 x 12
Crunches on ball 2 x15
Ab roll, legs on ball 2 x 10
Glad that's over. Time to relax. I wasn't able to stay awake for Jersey Shore last night as I'd planned...because I was in bed like every other 65 year old by 9:30. Sooo...I get to enjoy the drama tonight. I'm already glued to the recliner....its all she wrote at this point!
Night folks!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
ajoehrfecjsdan...blah
I am a mental-mess today. Emotional, tired, trying to simply stay sane until time for bed. Some days I am pleased with my progress, even though slow, and then other days I get so frustrated I could scream. Today is one of those days. It gets hard sometimes trying not to beat myself up, while also having to accurately critique my physique when I look in the mirror. Tough rope to walk...and I can honestly say I am extremely hard on myself. Perhaps a little too hard at times...
I was pretty tired by the time I had to workout, which I wasn't prepared for. However, I was pleased with my weights on almost all my lifts so I guess I pushed through better than I thought I would. I would have loved to do another bicep exercise, but my forearms were about to explode. And the arthritis in my hands right now hurts like hell from gripping the weights. I wouldn't be surprised if I were in a wheelchair by the age of 45, hip replacement at 50, and needing a diaper by 52. The 'ol machine feels a little rusty some days.
Workout:
Reverse, close grip pull-backs 4 x 10
Wide grip lat pull-down 3 x 10
Bent over BB row 4 x 10-12
Single arm lat pull-down 3 x 10 each
Rear flys 3 x 10-12
Lying BB curls 4 x 12
Alternating curls 3 x 10 each
Right now I am eating, drinking coffee, and yet still about to fall sleep mid-bite. I might choke on my chicken. When my head hits the pillow tonight I will go into a coma and enjoy every second of it. Sadly, I will force myself to stay up and watch the Office and Jersey Shore. I know I know, but it makes me feel normal....which is important.
Tomorrow needs to be a better day....for the sake of me and the people around me. Ryan is a patient man right now and is probably dying to go to spring training. I don't blame him. I should be locked up in a padded room everyday between 2:00 and 4:00....
Here's to a new day...
I was pretty tired by the time I had to workout, which I wasn't prepared for. However, I was pleased with my weights on almost all my lifts so I guess I pushed through better than I thought I would. I would have loved to do another bicep exercise, but my forearms were about to explode. And the arthritis in my hands right now hurts like hell from gripping the weights. I wouldn't be surprised if I were in a wheelchair by the age of 45, hip replacement at 50, and needing a diaper by 52. The 'ol machine feels a little rusty some days.
Workout:
Reverse, close grip pull-backs 4 x 10
Wide grip lat pull-down 3 x 10
Bent over BB row 4 x 10-12
Single arm lat pull-down 3 x 10 each
Rear flys 3 x 10-12
Lying BB curls 4 x 12
Alternating curls 3 x 10 each
Right now I am eating, drinking coffee, and yet still about to fall sleep mid-bite. I might choke on my chicken. When my head hits the pillow tonight I will go into a coma and enjoy every second of it. Sadly, I will force myself to stay up and watch the Office and Jersey Shore. I know I know, but it makes me feel normal....which is important.
Tomorrow needs to be a better day....for the sake of me and the people around me. Ryan is a patient man right now and is probably dying to go to spring training. I don't blame him. I should be locked up in a padded room everyday between 2:00 and 4:00....
Here's to a new day...
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Learn Chinese...
Wednesdays are long days.
With two full days of heavy workouts under my belt, Wednesdays seem to creep by....my body is tired and my mind is, well, a little on edge. The day felt rushed from one thing to the next, that when I finally had a chance to sit down at 2:30 I could have fallen asleep. This is part of my problem...I go and go and go until I can't move or think, and as a result am ready to rip someone's head off. Which might be ok if I didn't deal with people all day...so usually after 3pm someone's life is in danger. Lord knows if I didn't have my second round of coffee at that point my mug-shot would be on the news.
Only cardio today...40 minutes walking. It actually flew by because I was in this weird trance or something. I just kept moving. Legs were numb from yesterday, but whatever...typical hump day. Tomorrow is back-day baby! The tank is ready to pull some weight.
Not much to talk about tonight...although I am very curious as to who comes up with the fortunes in fortune cookies. I sort of want that job for a day. If you ever open one that says "Go run until you bleed", you'll know its from me. My theory is that its a drunk factory worker who finds joy in screwing with peoples' minds with a small piece of paper inside a cookie that isn't technically a cookie at all. Hollow cracker....its a hollow cracker. It almost feels like a rip-off...
Anyways, that's it for now peeps...niiiight
With two full days of heavy workouts under my belt, Wednesdays seem to creep by....my body is tired and my mind is, well, a little on edge. The day felt rushed from one thing to the next, that when I finally had a chance to sit down at 2:30 I could have fallen asleep. This is part of my problem...I go and go and go until I can't move or think, and as a result am ready to rip someone's head off. Which might be ok if I didn't deal with people all day...so usually after 3pm someone's life is in danger. Lord knows if I didn't have my second round of coffee at that point my mug-shot would be on the news.
Only cardio today...40 minutes walking. It actually flew by because I was in this weird trance or something. I just kept moving. Legs were numb from yesterday, but whatever...typical hump day. Tomorrow is back-day baby! The tank is ready to pull some weight.
Not much to talk about tonight...although I am very curious as to who comes up with the fortunes in fortune cookies. I sort of want that job for a day. If you ever open one that says "Go run until you bleed", you'll know its from me. My theory is that its a drunk factory worker who finds joy in screwing with peoples' minds with a small piece of paper inside a cookie that isn't technically a cookie at all. Hollow cracker....its a hollow cracker. It almost feels like a rip-off...
Anyways, that's it for now peeps...niiiight
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Lactate overload
What a day.
I started the day with an amazing cup of coffee and that pretty much rocked my world from the start. I was extremely sore this morning, and my right arm went numb while putting on mascara at 4:45. Its probably just my body's way of rebelling against getting up so early. On the road by 5:15, and jamming out to Kesha like I'm at a concert. I love driving...in my own little world, music blasting, and feeling free to fist-pump if necessary (always necessary).
I thought I was ready for leg day...I was sadly mistaken. I felt nauseous almost the entire time and vurped a couple times during hamstring curls. A little graphic, but I swear that machine is straight from Hell itself. I felt well-rested, and yet everything felt extremely heavy and difficult. Some days are like that though, and I think since I dropped my carbs and increased my cardio, my body (especially legs) is just a little more tired. But I was truly at a point in my workout when I thought I might cry...well, first vomit, then cry....then get Morven to punch me for crying. Viscous cycle. And ending my workout with walking lunges was ridiculous. The last 5 yards felt like 30 and my rearend was screaming like a small child in Chuck-e-Cheese. Great birth control...I should go there more often...
Workout:
Squats 5 x 10-12
Leg press 4 x 10
Hamstring curls on machine 4 x 12
Leg extension 3 x 12
Hamstring curls/glute raise on slideboard 3 x 12/10
Walking lunges 3 x 25 yards
Tomorrow is just cardio. My body could actually use the rest from weights. I should be getting in my fabric swatches any day now for my suit. I'll receive 10 pieces of fabric and then choose from those. They are all blue/purple, but I am still leaning towards blue. I honestly can't wait to get back on that stage. There is such a rush for me, and I miss it....5 years?!! I'm ready.
A friend just notified me that they came out with Reece's cup minis. Sex in a wrapper. Life is not fair right now....I just ate cottage cheese...which is NOT sex in anything. Eh...
Night folks! Hump day coming....
I started the day with an amazing cup of coffee and that pretty much rocked my world from the start. I was extremely sore this morning, and my right arm went numb while putting on mascara at 4:45. Its probably just my body's way of rebelling against getting up so early. On the road by 5:15, and jamming out to Kesha like I'm at a concert. I love driving...in my own little world, music blasting, and feeling free to fist-pump if necessary (always necessary).
I thought I was ready for leg day...I was sadly mistaken. I felt nauseous almost the entire time and vurped a couple times during hamstring curls. A little graphic, but I swear that machine is straight from Hell itself. I felt well-rested, and yet everything felt extremely heavy and difficult. Some days are like that though, and I think since I dropped my carbs and increased my cardio, my body (especially legs) is just a little more tired. But I was truly at a point in my workout when I thought I might cry...well, first vomit, then cry....then get Morven to punch me for crying. Viscous cycle. And ending my workout with walking lunges was ridiculous. The last 5 yards felt like 30 and my rearend was screaming like a small child in Chuck-e-Cheese. Great birth control...I should go there more often...
Workout:
Squats 5 x 10-12
Leg press 4 x 10
Hamstring curls on machine 4 x 12
Leg extension 3 x 12
Hamstring curls/glute raise on slideboard 3 x 12/10
Walking lunges 3 x 25 yards
Tomorrow is just cardio. My body could actually use the rest from weights. I should be getting in my fabric swatches any day now for my suit. I'll receive 10 pieces of fabric and then choose from those. They are all blue/purple, but I am still leaning towards blue. I honestly can't wait to get back on that stage. There is such a rush for me, and I miss it....5 years?!! I'm ready.
A friend just notified me that they came out with Reece's cup minis. Sex in a wrapper. Life is not fair right now....I just ate cottage cheese...which is NOT sex in anything. Eh...
Night folks! Hump day coming....
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