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I can't tell you how great it was to get back to work today...to be in a routine...to feel "closure" on the events of this past weekend......it really was a good day.  I can't say thank you enough to those of you who have encouraged me over the past few days....I am truly grateful. 
So, ready to dive into my day??....

The highlight of my day though came this morning when someone said, "Meredith, you should try running more to get out some of your anger and meanness....find that happy place."  Ummm....I wasn't even sure how to respond other than laughter.  Angry?  Really?  Hahaha...and for the record, running more WOULD piss me off.  The comment came after I jokingly talked about wanting to throw sticks at my neighbor's wheel as he rides by on a unicycle.  He wears a helmet, knee pads, and white socks with his sandals...at that point, its my duty to throw sticks at his wheel.  And where is the circus music when you need it?  Anyway, it was quite comical to me and I really think some people just need more humor in their lives.  More humor for them...less running for me...

The other memorable moment was having to explain to my mother-in-law why I was sort of the "naked kid" in college.  Conversations that should probably never take place...
I now have many photos to destroy...

In other current events...
Training today was long, but good.  My workout days were a little off because of yesterday, so I had a lot to do today.  Legs, core, triceps, and sprints.  Sprinting after a leg workout is horrible...my hamstrings were beyond tight.

Workout:
Squats(15x)/ss lunge jumps (20x)  3 sets
Hamstring curls on machine 3 x 15
Walking lunges 3 x 30 yards
Leg extensions 3 x 15
Squat jumps 3 x 15
Tricep press-down 4 x 12-15
Reverse grip tricep extensions 4 x 12-15
Bench dips 3 x 15
crunch/heel touch 3 x 15 each
Decline weighted sit-ups 3 x 15
sprints

I can definitely tell I've lost some strength in my legs since I've backed off the weight a little bit...sprints have gotten faster though.  They were hard, but doable....so I won't complain.

I was so hungry today...I had my normal meals and all, but I swear I could have eaten my own arm off.  Since the show, I've gradually brought my carbs back up a little to let my body adjust to more carbs,...which means more energy for me.  I haven't gained any weight...actually lost a couple pounds.  Which may help me a little for Friday....We are hosting a pump-n-run race on Saturday, and the women have to bench press 50% of their bodyweight as many times as possible.  Being the trainer, I'm the one to beat for the females.  65 pounds for me....wanna take any guesses as to how many I will get??  I might even give/send the closest guesser a prize....you're thinking you'll get a chicken breast in the mail....maybe...

So that little shin-dig will be on Friday.  Tomorrow I've got back, delts, and biceps if my left arm is recovered.  I strained my left bicep on Monday...sounds like a total meathead.  I'll see how it feels tomorrow, and then adjust the workout accordingly.

Alright, time for bed....may you enjoy many laughs tomorrow....

Oh come on Brittany...

I like the new Brittany Spears song.
My life is over.
Its the first one on my workout play list, and since I feel like I'm at confessional, I might as well admit that I listened to it about 12 times today.  I've reached a new low.  Its not so much the fact that she went from slutty to completely nuts to a slutty, nuts mother of two...its more the fact that I might have an issue with being a fan of anyone whose first hit is "Oops!...I did it again."  For a brief moment I'm not sure if she's making a sexual reference or if she crapped herself.  Just saying, a little clarification in the title would've been helpful...Nonetheless, we rocked out together through one heck of a workout.

I had a PR today in the gym.  My last set of flat db bench press was with 55's.  Thankfully, Brian was there to set me up, otherwise I'm fairly certain I would have taken a dumbbell to the face.  I was pretty pumped about that though.  The pecs were working overtime.

Workout:
Squats 12x/ss split jumps 20x   3 sets
Hamstring curls on machine  3 x 15
Squat jumps 3 x 15
Hamstring pull-backs 3 x 15
Flat db bench press 4 x 6,6,6,4
Cable flys 4 x 6
Incline db press 4 x 6
Decline weighted sit-ups/ss pulse 3 x 12/12
Reverse crunch 3 x 15
Heel-touch 2 x failure
Cardio 45 minutes

Overall, it was a good workout day...light on the legs (which I am still struggling with mentally to wrap my brain around), ridiculously heavy on the chest, some core work, and then walking/jogging.  I was pretty spent after that.  3:00 rolled around and the temptation to just lay down on the floor grew tremendously.  Which would last about 2 minutes before "Meredith! How many reps on this?!"...."Meredith! Is this right?!"...."Meredith! What was my last exercise?!".   You get the point.  One day I'm gonna change my name just to mess with people.  It would be something cool....like Pipa.  Ok, that was a joke....no really....

So honestly, right now I feel pretty gross.  My diet has been fairly steady, but not as consistent as I need.  I have a sensitive system, so when I eat random foods which are not typically part of my plan, I feel like I'm about to explode, be sick, or have to chug Pepto until I'm flowing like the Nile.  Back in the saddle tomorrow....can't have another bloated day...for my sake and everyone else as well.

Wish I had some more to talk about.  Ok, honestly I do, but the arthritis in my right hand is cursing me right now and typing is slowly becoming painful.  I am officially 27 going on 87.  Have a lovely night, and prepare for hump day tomorrow!!  Yeeeaaaahhhh...

Make it rain...

Stripper shoes came in today.  Yeeeaahh...There's nothing like clear plastic strapped to 4 1/2 inch heels to make you feel like a million bucks....and a hooker.  So I started working on my poses today after my workout.  I forgot how exhausting it is...and to do it in sweaty spandex and pale skin was just awesome, let me tell ya.  I felt huge...one good flex and I might poke my eye out.

I definitely had some anxiety going into today's workout.  Yes, it was leg day....but not a typical-Meredith-near-death-experience leg day.  Because my legs are pretty darn big, I need to back off a bit on the 'ol tree trunks.  So, I kept reps a little higher and kept my total volume down, and decreased rest time between sets.  Being the all-or-nothing person I am, I really had a hard time not going all out.  I felt like a pansy because I wasn't about to die.  I'm ridiculous, I know.  I honestly had to continue to remind myself that at this point, this is necessary to achieve the look I want/need to do well.  Needless to say, I was frustrated.  Telling me to back off in the gym is like telling me Santa isn't real....I get it, I hate you for it, but I get it...

Workout:
Walking lunges 3 x 30 yards
Hamstring curls on machine 4 x 15
Leg extensions 3 x 15-20
Squat jumps (15x)/ss glute raise on ball (15x)  3x
Weighted sit-ups on ball 3 x 12
Reverse crunch 3 x 15.
Oblique crunches on decline 3 x 20
Treadmill 45 minutes

My suit is officially being made!  I went with the purple...well, actually "eggplant"...eh, whatever.  On sale for $200 and less material than any lingerie I own...I better get my money's worth.  I might break that thing out at the pool this summer...I'll be the only woman in Mebane who'll like a be-jeweled prostitute laying out by the pool...oh wait, no I won't....and this is why I love Mebane.

Alright folks...time for bed...ready for Wednesday...