1st substituted leg day in a year and 1/2.
I had to paCK UP MY WORKHORSE EGO AND decide not to do legs today because of my (possible) sciatic issue. I trained chest heavy instead. The guilt has been lessened and instead of missing a nice workout day, had a great chest day.
Flat bench 125
incline 125
pec flies 135 (up from 125 max) only got 2 reps, but its something
chest press machine 110
chest/tri dip machine I got 90, but had to use my whole body just to get the weight going
db press, just used 25’s at the end of my workout. Everything else I did was heavy and I did some light seated abs and single leg, leg extensions with 35 lbs just BECAUSE………
I often get asked how many sets and how many reps I do. I don’t stick to a certain criteria. Sometimes if I am going heavy, I will stick to 6-8 reps, 2 sets or more and up the weight with each set until I can only get a couple out. If I am enjoying myself and feel alot of energy, why not?
"Perfume lady" came into the gym again. I guess she is probably really nice, but her perfume kills me. I have complained about it before, yet nothing was done. I have gotten severe sinus pain before when she comes in, its THAT bad. I suppose she just doesnt know she is using far too much. Luckily, I dont run into her that often.
Im looking forward to my birthday this weekend. the big 4-0. My sister is having a party for my great nephew who was born on my birthday and is going to be 1, so we are both having ‘milestone’ birthdays. I’m looking at 40 as a beginning, not an end.
Have a great Sunday
June 29, 2008 at 9:51 am
Have a special day, Your a special women, I respect everything you do! Great Job!
June 29, 2008 at 9:58 am
Happy Birthday early, Fern!! Looks like we share birthdays just a day apart…
I’ve been fighting the sciatic problem too, over the last 3 weeks…..don’t forget to do your stretching!! I finally gave in and had some accupuncture done…definitely helped. Went to the Chiropractor and massages too. BUT the biggest help is just good old stretching.
Have a great week…and long weekend!
June 29, 2008 at 11:43 am
Happy Birthday (early)! I hope your weekend went well and your sciatic issue gets better.
June 29, 2008 at 3:09 pm
How cool two events in one! I don’t even think about b-days anymore there are so many more events to celebrate, but hey 40 is a milestone! Enjoy!!!
June 30, 2008 at 8:16 am
Fern, Have a great 40th! You’re an inspiration to us all. I love your attitude. Thanks.
June 30, 2008 at 2:38 pm
next time you should Febreze her. i have a couple of people like that at my gym. when they stepped on the treadmill next to you, you just want to get away.
July 1, 2008 at 3:50 am
I have a couple of older women who come into the gym in full makeup and a full body shower of perufme. You go to the gym to workout and if you dont’t sweat then you need to push your self harder!!!