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....
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
31 Flavors
The universe was against me from 4:30 this morning. Actually, from about 2:46...which, was when I woke up and checked the clock...and then continued to wake up and check the clock about every 15 minutes until 4:30. It was like I was waiting for an evacuation call...I was wide awake and full steam ahead. Ever have those days when you get to work and it feels like you were just there about an hour ago? Yeah, today was one of those days. I had about 45 minutes to write up 12 workout plans so my morning would go smoothly. By the 8th one I was tempted to just write "squat til you bleed...then squat some more." My brain was on overload from little rest and not enough caffeine in the system just yet. But the day rolls on...
In general, my body feels less tense since the show. My strength has recovered quite a bit,...with help from the gradual 7 day carb load I did last week. Ha....that's the nice way of saying I ate some sugar-coated-crap along the way. But after 16 weeks of hard dieting, its amazing I didn't go straight to Baskin Robbins and stick my head in one of those ice cream buckets. Don't tempt me...cookies-n-creme is sweet sweet tub-o-love.
Workout today was good. I started with legs...lighter weight, less rest time, and not to failure. I actually wouldn't mind losing a little bit of muscle in my quads. Proportionally, they are big...a little too big. I'd rather dial them in a bit. But not going to lie, doing light weight is a struggle for me. I don't like it....but I gotta do what I gotta do right now. Next, I hit chest pretty heavy. Reps of 6-7 on all my lifts...felt great. Ended the day with some cardio...let's not even talk about it.
Workout:
Walking lunges 3 x 30 yards
Squat jumps 4 x 15, 30 seconds rest between sets
Hamstring curls 3 x 15
Leg extensions 3 x 15
Lunge jumps 4 x 20, 30 seconds rest between sets
Flat DB bench press 4 x 6-7 (*all 4 sets with 50's..PR!)
DB flys 4 x 6-7
Incline DB press 4 x 6
Cardio 45 minutes
So tomorrow is looking like cardio/sprints/core. Not too shabby...
Had a 72 year old woman want me to help her get a "nice shapely booty" as she put it. Ha...I hope I still desire a nice ass at that age. Heck, I hope my ass can still move at that point. I'll probably be the old bitter woman in the corner complaining about the weather, family members, my teeth falling out, etc... Either that, or entertaining everyone with crude comments. Gotta love older folk who have no filter...just saying whatever they want. And who is going to be the one to call them out on it? No one wants to offend the only person in the group who is one step away from a busted hip and meeting Jesus. Let them live their dream...talk on my dear old friend, talk on...
Well, I've got to cook some veggies, measure out some fish, and then hit the bed. In 9 hours I will be back at work...there's no telling what form I'll be in tomorrow...here we go...
In general, my body feels less tense since the show. My strength has recovered quite a bit,...with help from the gradual 7 day carb load I did last week. Ha....that's the nice way of saying I ate some sugar-coated-crap along the way. But after 16 weeks of hard dieting, its amazing I didn't go straight to Baskin Robbins and stick my head in one of those ice cream buckets. Don't tempt me...cookies-n-creme is sweet sweet tub-o-love.
Workout today was good. I started with legs...lighter weight, less rest time, and not to failure. I actually wouldn't mind losing a little bit of muscle in my quads. Proportionally, they are big...a little too big. I'd rather dial them in a bit. But not going to lie, doing light weight is a struggle for me. I don't like it....but I gotta do what I gotta do right now. Next, I hit chest pretty heavy. Reps of 6-7 on all my lifts...felt great. Ended the day with some cardio...let's not even talk about it.
Workout:
Walking lunges 3 x 30 yards
Squat jumps 4 x 15, 30 seconds rest between sets
Hamstring curls 3 x 15
Leg extensions 3 x 15
Lunge jumps 4 x 20, 30 seconds rest between sets
Flat DB bench press 4 x 6-7 (*all 4 sets with 50's..PR!)
DB flys 4 x 6-7
Incline DB press 4 x 6
Cardio 45 minutes
So tomorrow is looking like cardio/sprints/core. Not too shabby...
Had a 72 year old woman want me to help her get a "nice shapely booty" as she put it. Ha...I hope I still desire a nice ass at that age. Heck, I hope my ass can still move at that point. I'll probably be the old bitter woman in the corner complaining about the weather, family members, my teeth falling out, etc... Either that, or entertaining everyone with crude comments. Gotta love older folk who have no filter...just saying whatever they want. And who is going to be the one to call them out on it? No one wants to offend the only person in the group who is one step away from a busted hip and meeting Jesus. Let them live their dream...talk on my dear old friend, talk on...
Well, I've got to cook some veggies, measure out some fish, and then hit the bed. In 9 hours I will be back at work...there's no telling what form I'll be in tomorrow...here we go...
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Death by wax...
What a day. I fell asleep later than I'd hoped last night and got to work not really remembering much of the drive. I've got the coffee mug to my face and the music blasting to keep me awake. Ever pull up next someone at a stoplight really really early in the morning and hear their bass thumping and wonder who the heck could be rocking out to Eminem before sunrise? Yup, its me. I little ridiculous, but getting up at 4:30 is ridiculous so I have to manage somehow...
Today was my last official "leg day" before the show. Again, I kept the rep range around 15, and just focused on the squeeze of every movement. Not gonna lie, I kind of miss lifting super-heavy on my legs...which is a statement I might take back the first time I return to squatting an obscene amount of weight for 8 reps and convinced that my pancreas might fall out, simply because that's how dramatic I am. I'm probably going to receive an email from someone all freaked out about their pancreas falling out while squatting. Sorry folks, won't happen...so keep lifting heavy...your more likely to throw up or pee yourself. Not exactly pleasant, but quicker clean up.
I had a great core workout today. Abs look decent. Lower abdominal muscles and obliques are out of control, and given my tendency to put on good muscle mass from the waist-down, I'm about 2 crunches and 5 squats away from shopping at Lane Bryant...
Workout:
Leg press 4 x 15
Walking lunges 3 x 25 yards
Leg extension 3 x 15
Hamstring curls on machine 3 x 15
Lunge jumps 4 x 20
Reverse glute raise/flutter on ball 3 x 60
BOSU full sit-ups 3 x 15
Heel touch/pilates leg-lower 3 x 20 each
Bike ab on bench 3 x 30 seconds
Cardio 45 minutes
Tomorrow will be my last "heavy" workout of the week, with just 2 days of light circuit training on Thursday and Friday. My body is used to a certain routine so I need to keep it there as much as possible, without being sore near the show. Oh, and last day of sprints tomorrow...hallelujah. I'll get a few days break and won't know what to do with myself...eh, I have a few ideas...
Soooo....I went for my waxing appointment today. First time. Let's just put it this way, I'm pretty sure that just before you enter hell, you are waxed. My pain threshold is pretty high, but today was absurd. Halfway through I wanted to hit the poor woman in the face...first time I've wanted to hit a stranger. Ok, that's a lie, but you get the idea. After it was over she advised me to wear lose clothing for awhile...uhhh...lose pants? What are those? Clearly she had no clue who she was talking to. Spandex is my life...I'm fairly certain I came from my mom's womb doing push-ups in a pair of biker shorts...so this was not an option. I threw on my skin-tight pants and headed back to work...more eager to sit on an ice pack than yell at people. Needless to say, it was a long afternoon...
9:04 and I need to head to bed. Tomorrow is my last day of work for this week so its a packed day. Back and biceps on tap for tomorrow's workout, some sprints, and then gear up for the rest of my week. Lots to do...paint, pack, nail appointment, paint some more, question my sanity a few times, paint once again,...here we go...
Goodnight to all!!
Today was my last official "leg day" before the show. Again, I kept the rep range around 15, and just focused on the squeeze of every movement. Not gonna lie, I kind of miss lifting super-heavy on my legs...which is a statement I might take back the first time I return to squatting an obscene amount of weight for 8 reps and convinced that my pancreas might fall out, simply because that's how dramatic I am. I'm probably going to receive an email from someone all freaked out about their pancreas falling out while squatting. Sorry folks, won't happen...so keep lifting heavy...your more likely to throw up or pee yourself. Not exactly pleasant, but quicker clean up.
I had a great core workout today. Abs look decent. Lower abdominal muscles and obliques are out of control, and given my tendency to put on good muscle mass from the waist-down, I'm about 2 crunches and 5 squats away from shopping at Lane Bryant...
Workout:
Leg press 4 x 15
Walking lunges 3 x 25 yards
Leg extension 3 x 15
Hamstring curls on machine 3 x 15
Lunge jumps 4 x 20
Reverse glute raise/flutter on ball 3 x 60
BOSU full sit-ups 3 x 15
Heel touch/pilates leg-lower 3 x 20 each
Bike ab on bench 3 x 30 seconds
Cardio 45 minutes
Tomorrow will be my last "heavy" workout of the week, with just 2 days of light circuit training on Thursday and Friday. My body is used to a certain routine so I need to keep it there as much as possible, without being sore near the show. Oh, and last day of sprints tomorrow...hallelujah. I'll get a few days break and won't know what to do with myself...eh, I have a few ideas...
Soooo....I went for my waxing appointment today. First time. Let's just put it this way, I'm pretty sure that just before you enter hell, you are waxed. My pain threshold is pretty high, but today was absurd. Halfway through I wanted to hit the poor woman in the face...first time I've wanted to hit a stranger. Ok, that's a lie, but you get the idea. After it was over she advised me to wear lose clothing for awhile...uhhh...lose pants? What are those? Clearly she had no clue who she was talking to. Spandex is my life...I'm fairly certain I came from my mom's womb doing push-ups in a pair of biker shorts...so this was not an option. I threw on my skin-tight pants and headed back to work...more eager to sit on an ice pack than yell at people. Needless to say, it was a long afternoon...
9:04 and I need to head to bed. Tomorrow is my last day of work for this week so its a packed day. Back and biceps on tap for tomorrow's workout, some sprints, and then gear up for the rest of my week. Lots to do...paint, pack, nail appointment, paint some more, question my sanity a few times, paint once again,...here we go...
Goodnight to all!!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
In the storm
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...
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...
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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...
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...
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.
Friday, December 10, 2010
More tough love...
Sleeping in this morning was absolutely amazing. I rolled over at 5:00 and fell back asleep until 6:15. Yes, to me that is sleeping in. By 8:30 I already enjoyed 2 cups of coffee, did my grocery shopping, and was solving world problems. Ok, the latter is probably a small fib, but I do what I can.
I was surprised that I was not more sore this morning, but I definitely felt it in my biceps by the time I had to workout. I am extremely tight and in much need of a massage. If I had the money I would hire someone just to rub my rear everyday. Seriously, the last time I had a massage she found a knot in my bottom the size of a golf ball. I was screaming obscenities at the woman once she dug her elbow into me.....it was great, but you would've thought someone was trying to kill me.
Friday workouts are a struggle. I love working chest, but hamstrings...not so much. Not to mention, I am tired and ready for a little break by the end of the week. I stuck with 12 reps again today, and honestly struggled on many lifts. Of course the weight was lower than when I do 8 or 10 reps, but my time under tension was greater...so my heart rate stayed elevated and my muscles were ready to stop at 10. I was eager to switch out walking lunges for step lunges, but my left hip-flexor kept trying to dominate the movement like a control freak, so I went back to walking lunges. Its funny that sometimes you're really feeling an exercise, and sometimes you're not. Step lunges just weren't in the cards today. It was a long workout to say the least.
Workout:
30* incline chest press 3 x 12
Flat DB chest press 3 x 12
Cable flys 3 x 12
Front DB raise 3 x 12
SUMO squats 3 x 12
Walking lunges 3 x 20 yards
Hamstring curls on machine 3 x 12
Straight-leg deadlift 3 x 12
Single leg glute raise on ball 3 x 12 each leg
So, I've got to talk about something for a minute...yeah, brace yourself.
I was standing in line at Sam's Club today and just stared in amazement as these two women unloaded their cart in the checkout line...industrial size container of cheese balls, chips, Alfredo sauce, laffy-taffy, 5 lb. bucket of cookie dough, and I could go on and on. The more I looked around, the more I noticed this was the norm. But what should I expect in a nation that is over 60% obese?! What is wrong with us? We know the difference in an apple and an apple pie, and yet we continue to make poor choices and then point the finger to advertising, convenience, or any other excuse besides our own lack of self-control or laziness. The last I checked, we are not being force-fed fast food and Little Debbie Cakes. Time to take some responsibility folks, have a little self-respect, and pursue a healthier, happier life. Yes, I am a little more bent towards tough love....but life's too short to beat around the bush. I left the store pretty riled up...
Well, its late Friday night and I'm ready for a day off. My goal is to sleep in, finish Christmas shopping, and perhaps even grab a nap in there somewhere...
I was surprised that I was not more sore this morning, but I definitely felt it in my biceps by the time I had to workout. I am extremely tight and in much need of a massage. If I had the money I would hire someone just to rub my rear everyday. Seriously, the last time I had a massage she found a knot in my bottom the size of a golf ball. I was screaming obscenities at the woman once she dug her elbow into me.....it was great, but you would've thought someone was trying to kill me.
Friday workouts are a struggle. I love working chest, but hamstrings...not so much. Not to mention, I am tired and ready for a little break by the end of the week. I stuck with 12 reps again today, and honestly struggled on many lifts. Of course the weight was lower than when I do 8 or 10 reps, but my time under tension was greater...so my heart rate stayed elevated and my muscles were ready to stop at 10. I was eager to switch out walking lunges for step lunges, but my left hip-flexor kept trying to dominate the movement like a control freak, so I went back to walking lunges. Its funny that sometimes you're really feeling an exercise, and sometimes you're not. Step lunges just weren't in the cards today. It was a long workout to say the least.
Workout:
30* incline chest press 3 x 12
Flat DB chest press 3 x 12
Cable flys 3 x 12
Front DB raise 3 x 12
SUMO squats 3 x 12
Walking lunges 3 x 20 yards
Hamstring curls on machine 3 x 12
Straight-leg deadlift 3 x 12
Single leg glute raise on ball 3 x 12 each leg
So, I've got to talk about something for a minute...yeah, brace yourself.
I was standing in line at Sam's Club today and just stared in amazement as these two women unloaded their cart in the checkout line...industrial size container of cheese balls, chips, Alfredo sauce, laffy-taffy, 5 lb. bucket of cookie dough, and I could go on and on. The more I looked around, the more I noticed this was the norm. But what should I expect in a nation that is over 60% obese?! What is wrong with us? We know the difference in an apple and an apple pie, and yet we continue to make poor choices and then point the finger to advertising, convenience, or any other excuse besides our own lack of self-control or laziness. The last I checked, we are not being force-fed fast food and Little Debbie Cakes. Time to take some responsibility folks, have a little self-respect, and pursue a healthier, happier life. Yes, I am a little more bent towards tough love....but life's too short to beat around the bush. I left the store pretty riled up...
Well, its late Friday night and I'm ready for a day off. My goal is to sleep in, finish Christmas shopping, and perhaps even grab a nap in there somewhere...
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