Tuesday morning started at 3am...I woke up in a near freak-out when our house started shaking from a huge storm outside. Been awake ever since. Ridiculous. I don't have a child nor insomnia...there's no reason I should be awake at 3am. Needless to say, it was a long day.
Today was the first day in awhile that I was actually hungry. Cutting 75-100 calories makes a big difference toward the end of dieting when 4oz feels like 2 and you are literally counting the minutes until your next meal. My favorite meal of the day is my oatmeal. That mess tastes likes cake right now...add some egg whites and I'm a happy camper. I almost want to curse when the bowl is empty. Depending on the day, I do.
Workout today was legs and core. I kept the rep range around 15 for my leg exercises and avoided going to absolute failure...but I came close. My legs are pretty tired right now in general from the sprints, incline walking, and simply from being on my feet from 5:30 to 7:00 most days. Strength was down a little, not surprising, and my cardio afterward was a battle. Cardio is miserable to begin with...but after a leg workout it should be considered self-destructive-behavior.
Workout:
Squats 3 x 15
Walking lunges 3 x 25 yards
Hamstring curls on machine 4 x 15
Leg extensions 3 x 15
SLDL 3 x 15
Lunge jumps 3 x 20
Decline weighted sit-ups 3 x 20
Full sit-ups on BOSU 3 x 15
Leg raises 3 x 15
Cardio 45 minutes
Watching baseball and about to hit the sac. I need to wash my hair, but a shower is way too much effort at this point. I normally just put my head under the faucet like a 5 year old...I do what I can.
Tomorrow is bicep/tricep/sprints....whew, I swear it feels like I was just on that dern treadmill. I am tired and moody...shocker. A little Tosh.O and then bed...another day down...one more on its way...
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Hurdles
I got a great night's sleep, so getting up this morning was pretty easy. I enjoy Thursdays because the mornings are generally a little lighter, so I can chat a little more with clients instead of just running around like a chicken with my head cut off.
Workout went well. I had back, core, and some cardio at the end. I kept my weights as heavy as I needed, and put a little more emphasis on my upper back. My mid-back is starting to look like I might deadlift my car.
Workout:
Close grip pull-backs 4 x 10
Wide grip lat pull-down 3 x 10
Bent over BB row 3 x 10
Straight arm pull-downs 3 x 12
Rear flys 3 x 12
Weighted sit-ups on ball 3 x 15
Crunches on ball 3 x 15
leg lowers 3 x 20
My suit came in the mail today! It is gorgeous and I am very pleased with the lady's work. I tried it on...fits great...or at least covers enough that I can stand on a public stage and not be arrested. That's good. I looked like Casper the flexing-ghost though...dear God, I need a tan. It was ridiculous.
Ok, need to rant for a sec... because its something that's been on my mind lately and came up with a client this morning.... "The haters"....They will be some of the toughest hurdles to jump over or even knock down on your way to achieving your goals. Ah yes, they come in all shapes and sizes, but with the same toxic stench...not supportive and belittling, but sometimes carefully disguised with a few patronizing back-handed compliments. Give me a break. I firmly believe there are people you keep at a distance...a good distance. They have no business in your inner circle and "friends" don't act like that...Period. I get a little fired up about this topic because life's too short to surround yourself with such people or even entertain the idea that its simply "the way they are". I had to learn this the hard way. Teach people how to treat you. They'll either respect you more, or back off because they have the maturity of a 12 year old and can't handle it...its a win/win. Head up...keep moving...
Alright peeps...Jersey Shore and then I'm out...Niiight....
Workout went well. I had back, core, and some cardio at the end. I kept my weights as heavy as I needed, and put a little more emphasis on my upper back. My mid-back is starting to look like I might deadlift my car.
Workout:
Close grip pull-backs 4 x 10
Wide grip lat pull-down 3 x 10
Bent over BB row 3 x 10
Straight arm pull-downs 3 x 12
Rear flys 3 x 12
Weighted sit-ups on ball 3 x 15
Crunches on ball 3 x 15
leg lowers 3 x 20
My suit came in the mail today! It is gorgeous and I am very pleased with the lady's work. I tried it on...fits great...or at least covers enough that I can stand on a public stage and not be arrested. That's good. I looked like Casper the flexing-ghost though...dear God, I need a tan. It was ridiculous.
Ok, need to rant for a sec... because its something that's been on my mind lately and came up with a client this morning.... "The haters"....They will be some of the toughest hurdles to jump over or even knock down on your way to achieving your goals. Ah yes, they come in all shapes and sizes, but with the same toxic stench...not supportive and belittling, but sometimes carefully disguised with a few patronizing back-handed compliments. Give me a break. I firmly believe there are people you keep at a distance...a good distance. They have no business in your inner circle and "friends" don't act like that...Period. I get a little fired up about this topic because life's too short to surround yourself with such people or even entertain the idea that its simply "the way they are". I had to learn this the hard way. Teach people how to treat you. They'll either respect you more, or back off because they have the maturity of a 12 year old and can't handle it...its a win/win. Head up...keep moving...
Alright peeps...Jersey Shore and then I'm out...Niiight....
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