Pick it up just to put it down...

It's been almost a week, and honestly, I am just busy.
My body is tired, my mind is tired,...yadda yadda, I know.

Its week 3 for me in the 4-6 rep range and it seems like I always hit this wall on week 3...everything feels a lot heavier than it did the week before, and I am struggling to finish my workouts.  No doubt that my strength has gone through the roof, but the past 2 days of lifting felt out of sync.  I finished today's leg workout with 30 minutes of cardio.  For the record, jogging 3 miles after squatting 220 pounds is a kick to the quads, crotch, and pretty much everywhere else.  It took me a solid 15 minutes before I found any kind of rhythm...and even after that every step was heavy.  Overall, I was pleased with my weights and just glad to get it over with to be honest.  I wasn't feeling it today, but some days are like that...push through...

Its been a good week thus far...just a little tired and in need of some down time.  I was able to have some on September 11th because I was basically glued to the TV watching documentaries about the horrible act 10 years ago.  One minute I was crying, and the next minute I was just angry at the world.  I was having my own little bipolar experience right there in my living room...ridiculous.  Anyway, I think that day just left me emotionally and mentally drained...not the most optimal way to start a work week.

This will have to be short...I need to get to bed because 4:30 will come way too early and next thing you know I'll be throwing my alarm on the floor and muttering obscenities.  I like to think that I'm not the only person who wakes up that way...

Night folks!! 

Squash it!!

Just got done eating an amazing new concoction.  Do not judge me, I simply like a ton of texture in my food...I want an all-inclusive party in my bowl as well as my mouth.  Here's what I made:
I took a small yellow squash and zucchini, peeled it with this Pampered Chef device that made it like spaghetti noodles, then sauteed it in a pan with chunks of chicken.  Seasoned it with only some spray olive oil, garlic powder, and some sea salt.  Once cooked, I mixed in some finely chopped carrots, Parmesan cheese, a dash of ranch flavoring, and cottage cheese.  It was the most bizarre mixture, but was absolutely great.  Excellent ending to hump day if I do say so myself.  I should have taken a picture...looked pretty sick actually.

Great day.
I felt rested despite waking up at least 5 times last night wondering what day it was, if I was running late, and who this man was laying next to me.  Ok, I figured out the latter pretty quickly.  But seriously, not the best night's sleep, that's for sure.  As far as workouts go, all I had was sprints.  I opted for hill sprints since my legs were not horribly sore from yesterday's workout...shocker.  Had a PR yesterday on squats which made my day...220 for 5 reps on the last set.  My glutes were screaming obscenities.  So worth it.  Anyway, today's sprints felt great and I finished with light cardio for 15 minutes.  I was definitely glad to head to the shower after that....
Tomorrow is back to upper body.  I'd love to see 50's on incline...we shall see...

Ok, time for some shut-eye.  Hopefully tonight I will not have a midnight-freakout...my God its absurd, but I'm sure Ryan is entertained...