Ever since last Monday I feel like I've been on the go, with little time to relax and just chill for a bit. My body is still very tired, sore, and still trying to figure out what the heck happened last weekend. I swear I think I've drank more water in the past 5 days than I do in a 2 week span. I'm gradually getting back to par.
Right now I'm dealing with horrible pain on the outside of my left knee. I started feeling it Sunday morning and honestly think its from those stripper heels. Nature's way of saying no one should ever wear those things...ever...for any reason. Sprinting today was almost unbearable, and I had to stop 5 minutes early because I could no longer pound that hard on it. If I were a horse they would have already taken me out back and shot me...stupid knee. I'm hoping it just wears off in the next few days. I don't have time for bum knees, ankles, or boobs for that matter (not sure how you could have a "bum-breast" but you get the idea). Gotta roll on...
Biceps and triceps today.
My arms are one area I want to increase size a little bit, so for the next few weeks I'll focus a bit more on strength. Proportionally, my arms are not too bad, although my biceps could stand some more size in comparison to my triceps. Awesome...by July I'll be cleaning out my closet again because I'm busting out of everything...and not in the chest region. Overall, it was a great workout (besides the sprints). I was barely able to run hard enough to get my heart rate to 180...not cool.
Workout:
BW dips 3 x 15-20
Reverse grip tricep extension 3 x 12
Rope press-down 3 x 12
Lying lat bar curls 4 x 10
Seated alternating DB curls 3 x 8 each
EZ bar close grip curls 3 x 8
Sprints 20 minutes
No huge food splurge today. I'm gradually getting my calories back up, and hope to be at maintenance within a few weeks...the Easter candy will help. I remember when I was little and my mom would have our baskets out and filled before church...and there I was stuffing my face with robin eggs at 7am. I'd walk into church on one heck of a sugar high, and then pass out mid-sermon. I'll have to answer for that one day I'm sure. Add it to the list...
Well, I've got to make some dinner for the hubby and then get in bed before I just pass out downstairs on the couch. I am pretty much worthless after 7:30...and sometimes before that depending on the day...
Night folks!!
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
16 left turns
One of the longest weeks ever.
I wasn't as tired as yesterday, but by 2pm could have fallen asleep standing straight up. I might have and just not remembered. I kind of blackout during that time of day...the most sober, non-eventful blackout of my life.
After yesterday's workout I needed a little redemption-day. I felt stronger, mentally prepared, and just ready to attack today's work. Wednesdays are usually a little easier lifting-wise, simply because I only have biceps and triceps. Even though my arms were completely raw after 45 minutes, I don't hit big, compound movements like on chest or back day. So, I'm not as worn out....however, I did have sprints after that. The last thing I wanted to do was get on the treadmill, so I headed to the track.
I haven't been on the track since college....and I was quickly reminded why it was so painful....and why I gave it up to party. I wish I were kidding about that, but anyway...
I did a warm-up lap and then ran 16 100m sprints...well, at about 85%. I ran the curves, jogged and walked the strait-aways for 2 miles. I gave myself 20 seconds max to run the curves and averaged about 18 seconds...by the end my legs were shot. My hamstrings are cramping right now, and going to the bathroom is ridiculously painful....gotta figure out how to do it standing up...
Workout:
Lying lat bar curls 4 x 10
Alternating incline curls 3 x 10 each
Standing EZbar curls 3 x 10-12
Rope press-down 3 x 15
Bench dips 3 x 12-15
Tricep extensions 3 x 12
Sprints 25 mins
Glad to be done, and pleased with the day.
So, there is seriously a show on tv right now called "Should I smoke dope?".... This woman gives this whole spill about wanting to "experiment" to see what would happen if she smoked on and off for a month straight. For the sake of science, right? And just as you're almost convinced this could be legitimate, her kids run screaming in the background. It all makes sense now. Her kids are driving her nuts and getting high seems more appealing than time-out. I get it. Way to go mom...
I could write more but its 9:40 and I just finished cooking tilapia and asparagus. My kitchen smells like a fish market right now, the sink is full of dirty dishes, and I need to be in bed. Big day to come...
I wasn't as tired as yesterday, but by 2pm could have fallen asleep standing straight up. I might have and just not remembered. I kind of blackout during that time of day...the most sober, non-eventful blackout of my life.
After yesterday's workout I needed a little redemption-day. I felt stronger, mentally prepared, and just ready to attack today's work. Wednesdays are usually a little easier lifting-wise, simply because I only have biceps and triceps. Even though my arms were completely raw after 45 minutes, I don't hit big, compound movements like on chest or back day. So, I'm not as worn out....however, I did have sprints after that. The last thing I wanted to do was get on the treadmill, so I headed to the track.
I haven't been on the track since college....and I was quickly reminded why it was so painful....and why I gave it up to party. I wish I were kidding about that, but anyway...
I did a warm-up lap and then ran 16 100m sprints...well, at about 85%. I ran the curves, jogged and walked the strait-aways for 2 miles. I gave myself 20 seconds max to run the curves and averaged about 18 seconds...by the end my legs were shot. My hamstrings are cramping right now, and going to the bathroom is ridiculously painful....gotta figure out how to do it standing up...
Workout:
Lying lat bar curls 4 x 10
Alternating incline curls 3 x 10 each
Standing EZbar curls 3 x 10-12
Rope press-down 3 x 15
Bench dips 3 x 12-15
Tricep extensions 3 x 12
Sprints 25 mins
Glad to be done, and pleased with the day.
So, there is seriously a show on tv right now called "Should I smoke dope?".... This woman gives this whole spill about wanting to "experiment" to see what would happen if she smoked on and off for a month straight. For the sake of science, right? And just as you're almost convinced this could be legitimate, her kids run screaming in the background. It all makes sense now. Her kids are driving her nuts and getting high seems more appealing than time-out. I get it. Way to go mom...
I could write more but its 9:40 and I just finished cooking tilapia and asparagus. My kitchen smells like a fish market right now, the sink is full of dirty dishes, and I need to be in bed. Big day to come...
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Unwinding
I started the day off tired, and ended it tired. I was able to sleep in a extra hour, but then hit some treadmill sprints at 6:30. For the record, I can function and work at 6:30, but going all out on the treadmill pre-coffee is a cruel form of punishment. It took me about 15 minutes to get in some sort of rhythm, but it was never a walk in the park. Sprints wear me out, and knowing I still had to lift a few hours later made my hump day that much longer....30 minutes of sprints and my humper was busted...
I had biceps and triceps today...my arms are ridiculous right now. I decided to break out the tape measure...hahaha...boy was that funny. My arms are over 2" bigger than they were a little over a year ago...I should be arrested for these guns. Slightly dramatic, but I've seriously had to get rid of several shirts in my closet. When you physically get stuck in a an article of clothing, its not a good sign. I was busting out....and not from the front....
I kept weights heavy on my biceps, and bumped up my reps on my triceps...if my triceps grow anymore I might cry...well, flex and take a picture to scare my kids one day, then cry...
Workout:
Lying lat bar curls 4 x 10
EZ bar curls 4 x 12
Single arm cable curl (horizontal position) 3 x 10 each arm
Tricep press on dip machine 4 x 12-15
Single arm tricep extension on cable 3 x 12 each arm
Rope press-down 3 x 12-15
Treadmill sprints 30 minutes
It's almost 9:00 and I've got to clean dishes, prepare my meals for tomorrow, and unpack/repack my gym bag. Ugh...long week. It was short today, but I think I exceeded my word limit for the day. Can you imagine if there were such a thing? Some people would be mute by 10am...thank God.
Alright people...here's to another hump day....enjoy some rest...be ready to go hard tomorrow....
I had biceps and triceps today...my arms are ridiculous right now. I decided to break out the tape measure...hahaha...boy was that funny. My arms are over 2" bigger than they were a little over a year ago...I should be arrested for these guns. Slightly dramatic, but I've seriously had to get rid of several shirts in my closet. When you physically get stuck in a an article of clothing, its not a good sign. I was busting out....and not from the front....
I kept weights heavy on my biceps, and bumped up my reps on my triceps...if my triceps grow anymore I might cry...well, flex and take a picture to scare my kids one day, then cry...
Workout:
Lying lat bar curls 4 x 10
EZ bar curls 4 x 12
Single arm cable curl (horizontal position) 3 x 10 each arm
Tricep press on dip machine 4 x 12-15
Single arm tricep extension on cable 3 x 12 each arm
Rope press-down 3 x 12-15
Treadmill sprints 30 minutes
It's almost 9:00 and I've got to clean dishes, prepare my meals for tomorrow, and unpack/repack my gym bag. Ugh...long week. It was short today, but I think I exceeded my word limit for the day. Can you imagine if there were such a thing? Some people would be mute by 10am...thank God.
Alright people...here's to another hump day....enjoy some rest...be ready to go hard tomorrow....
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