Ok, so first day in the gym with my new workout schedule. I didn't fumble around and went right to work. The problem I have is, with any new schedule, you have to figure out what weight works. So, I'll call this week my trial and error week. I felt really weak. I've swapped doing dumbbell squats for barbell squats. My first set, I thought I'll just put a 10er on both sides. Well, that was way too easy! So, hmmm now what? I put 25lb plates on both sides. Well, that was way too hard, I could only do like 6 or 8 and my form was crap! So, I compromised and did 20 lbs each side. I feel like I should be able to do more than that. I mean come on...I've been working out for 4 years right? Anyway, the rest of the workout went fine and then I rode that stupid bike for 30 minutes. It makes my butt hurt, BUT I just kept on doing it!! I wasn't stopping!! I got home and later went for my 4 mile walk with the neighbor.
Diet wise, everything as planned. So far so good, although I've had a headache at the end of each day so far. But, I'm not hungry and so I'm happy. I've not cheated and haven't even thought about cheating. I think I've stepped into a new level, which brings me to:
I've made a decision. I can only get out of this what I put into it. I'm sure you are all saying "DUH!" No, this is not a new discovery. But, its a new realization that if I truly want to change, then no matter what, I have to stick to this. Even if I'm tired or hungry. I like the thought someone said about unauthorized foods. I think it was either Lori, Dana or Tracy Jeffries who told me: if its not on your plan then it doesn't exist. That food is not in the realm for possible consumption. Then Lori said the next best thing: imagine the nastiest, dirtiest person you know made that food! Ummm okay thanks Lori, I think that worked!
Anyway, 4 days gone and 80 to go for this challenge!! I'm so pumped!! Thanks to all of you supporting me and cheering me on! I know some of us are competitors, but the friendship we bring to each other and the support we give means so much more.
4 comments:
"if it's not on your plan then it doesn't exist"
Thanks for that. I needed it!
woohoo on your new workout and diet!! I'm doing mine too...and I've already broken my plateau!!! keep working hard girl...we gonna be ripped in TN!! :)
btw, let's talk soon just to compare what they have us doin differently!
I remember telling you that too. Well I get that idea from work. We have FREE food at work, but it's made by the most disgusting people ever. One lady or should I say female person, was making cinnamon rolls and someone said they saw her pick her nose and dip it into the mix of cinnamon rolls and lick her finger. Yeah, I'm not eating there.
Lori
Hellooooooo, remember the dang barbell weighs 45lbs by itself!!!...you rock! :)
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