Rainy day...
Its amazing how your body just wants to sleep, preferably in fetal position, when its gross outside. I probably could have crawled back in bed at any given point during the day...one of those days...
Workout was great. It was leg/core day....I squatted until I thought I might bleed. 5 sets of 8 to start off the workout. But honestly, I felt strong through the entire thing. I finished with 35 minutes of cardio...mixing incline walking, jogging, and the elliptical. I needed a little variety...
Random thoughts...
Today I was struck by this whole notion of will power. Where does it stem from and why does it seem like some people "have more" when it comes to fitness/nutrition. And, is it more about ignoring natural tendencies/desires or focusing solely on the end goal to the point that distractions are not even in our peripheral vision? And where is the line in practicing adequate will power to resist those things that cause you to stray while also giving yourself permission to achieve excellence but not this intangible notion of perfection? A client once said "striving for perfection is dehumanizing." I couldn't agree more. There is no such thing...a mere self-constructed and often inaccurate measure of success that leaves everything short of it deemed as failure. Sounds extreme and ridiculous and yet we do it all the time....
Perhaps I don't have any answers to this random side-note, but I'll leave you with this...
Perfection implies a destination, a tangible end....but there is no end here.How about we shift our focus from the will power we think we need to achieve our distorted idea of our "perfect selves" and simply practice the discipline it takes to get up everyday and approach the next 24 hours as small opportunities to improve. Change the focus to one positive, offensive decision at a time....each a step...equally important....leading to a better, healthier, more-aware self.
On that note, have a great night :)
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Freckled
Back from the beach and trying hard to rock some-what-of-a-tan in October. I excitedly wore shorts today to work...and will proceed to do that until my color fades and I return to my deathly-white hue once again. Someone told me today that I "look better with some color"...that's the nice way of saying from fall to spring you look horrible. Thank you...I will work on that :)
The beach was great...we were by far the youngest people there. Average age had to have been 73. Needless to say, if a wet t-shirt contest broke out we were out of there....although, I think I might be able to win this one....hmmm...
Anyway, it was a whirlwind trip but much needed. To be honest, I can only "vacate" for so long...actually, about 3 days and then I'm ready to return to my normal schedule. Damn OCD.
Back to the grind today. Workout felt great...started off a little slow, but kept my numbers up and I was pleased by the end. I switched back to an upper/lower split. I never thought I'd like it as much as I do, but it sent my strength through the roof and I honestly felt like my upper body had enough time to recover. So, I'm keeping all major strength moves (presses, pull-ups, rows) around 8 reps, and isolation movements (curls, tricep extensions, DB raises) around 12-15 reps. I finished with 45 minutes of cardio...4 mile run and then a hike up an incline to finish out the rest. Right hamstring was screaming bloody murder by the end...ridiculous.
Had a new client today tell me that his old trainer said oatmeal was bad and he should not eat it. I nearly cursed out loud and messed my pants at the same time...which would have been perfect timing and some serious talent. Honestly, I couldn't believe it. Oatmeal? Really?! Poor guy was so carb deprived he was eying my arm like a doughnut hole. Needless to say, we cleared that up pretty quick. He will probably drool in his bowl tomorrow morning....goal achieved...
Oh man,...time for some sleep. Happy Columbus Day...whatever that entails...shopping, no school,...that seems to be how we roll when it comes to holidays. Gear up for Tuesday :)
The beach was great...we were by far the youngest people there. Average age had to have been 73. Needless to say, if a wet t-shirt contest broke out we were out of there....although, I think I might be able to win this one....hmmm...
Anyway, it was a whirlwind trip but much needed. To be honest, I can only "vacate" for so long...actually, about 3 days and then I'm ready to return to my normal schedule. Damn OCD.
Back to the grind today. Workout felt great...started off a little slow, but kept my numbers up and I was pleased by the end. I switched back to an upper/lower split. I never thought I'd like it as much as I do, but it sent my strength through the roof and I honestly felt like my upper body had enough time to recover. So, I'm keeping all major strength moves (presses, pull-ups, rows) around 8 reps, and isolation movements (curls, tricep extensions, DB raises) around 12-15 reps. I finished with 45 minutes of cardio...4 mile run and then a hike up an incline to finish out the rest. Right hamstring was screaming bloody murder by the end...ridiculous.
Had a new client today tell me that his old trainer said oatmeal was bad and he should not eat it. I nearly cursed out loud and messed my pants at the same time...which would have been perfect timing and some serious talent. Honestly, I couldn't believe it. Oatmeal? Really?! Poor guy was so carb deprived he was eying my arm like a doughnut hole. Needless to say, we cleared that up pretty quick. He will probably drool in his bowl tomorrow morning....goal achieved...
Oh man,...time for some sleep. Happy Columbus Day...whatever that entails...shopping, no school,...that seems to be how we roll when it comes to holidays. Gear up for Tuesday :)
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