Just got back from a killer upper body workout at the gym and a 20min cardio on elliptical. Man did i ever sweat and that means calories burned. I kept my heart in the fat burning range and i made sure i had good form on all of my reps but i pushed my limits and it felt great.
Eye contact at the gym. If there was someone at the gym that i know i wouldn’t have noticed. I always take everything so seriously and get in get out focus etc. At least that’s what i tell myself. I’m just use to going to a gym that’s the local meat market. This gym isn’t bad at all. I’m sure once i get use to my routine and go constantly I’ll find some gym buddies to share stories with. The hubby goes early in the morning. Hes made 12 of 13 workouts so far. I feel like i’m just starting to get serious.
Last week i had some sort of 30min + workout 5 days out of 7. It felt great and I’m starting to get to that part where i actually have more energy from my exercise vs being wasted from working out the first time in months feeling =)
I ate great today!
two cookies (got right back on track skipped the cereal) and had 5 eggs all whites 1 yolk
protein shake, nectarine
turkey sandwich (fat free mayo, mustard, lettuce
cottage cheese with yogurt (1cup total)
steak, green beans, slice of bread (plain)
bran flakes, skim milk, eggs (extra snack feeling low on calories and want energy for the gym)
gym
protein shake
Writing it all out now and then makes the world of difference. Why is it that after eating supper healthy all week i go to eat a brownie on the weekend and feel like $#%@ the rest of the day. What’s with that. Seriously sick to my stomach wishing i could go curl up in bed. I now crave fruit if anything and the occasional dark chocolate calorie boost. Junk food just doesn’t hit the spot any more. Oh but exercising sure does. It’s been a slow transition over the years but a good one.
September 15th, 2009 at 1:44 am
Krystal, So sorry you were experiencing my pain and it probably is due to stress – too much to do too little time or energy. My heartburn went away but I caught a nasty cold which kept me out of the gym and still today I have a feeling I will not bake my killer workout today. It’s my favorite but my throat hurts like hell…ugh!! Slow down and take your antioxidants and vitamin C to power up your immune system. This does not feel good.
September 15th, 2009 at 6:04 am
Sounds like you are doing great with the workouts! Good job!
I’m always super-focused at the gym as I want to get as much done as I can while the toddler is playing at the childcare. I think people may think I’m a bit weird…
It’s interesting how after eating really healthy for a while “bad” food really doesn’t sit well with you… I didn’t eat my big salads for lunch for a few days and really paid the price…
September 15th, 2009 at 7:49 am
i still crave bread, bread of any kind.
September 17th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
It’s funny… I have no sweets cravings anymore. I can look at a cake and think “Meh, there’s nothing good in that for me.” But every Sunday morning when my stepdad makes pancakes with the Bisquick mix I want to STUFF MY FACE! What’s with that??? That and salt… like chips. But I read in Integrated Nutrition that it means I need more dark veggies for the minerals.