BOOTYfit’s BodyBlog

i was feeling in the dumps yesterday. I think a lot of it comes from not working (seems weird i know). but after explaining this on my blog i got great responses and a lot of motivation from other members. i didn’t really think i would get many responses but i did. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.  sometimes hearing it from strangers is the best!

i also came to the conclusion that i actually do better when i don’t spend an hour putting a program together and then telling myself that i must follow it. i’m just going to the gym and do i feel needs to be done. that’s whats always worked before so i will stick to that. it seems that simplicity is the way to go.

not sure why but i’m having a hard time getting to the gym. i’m not working right now and it seems i do a whole lot better when i have structure. anyway, it seems i’m either working too much or not enough. the day i find that balance will be a huge victory. SOMEONE MOTIVATE ME PLEASE. I NEED TO GET MY ASS IN GEAR!!!!!!! THX

i’ve been sick for the last few days but today i feel much better….YAYYY!!!! however, i am starting my workout schedule over. no big deal. here is what i will be doing…

day 1) upper body circuit supersets; easy run

day 2) heavy legs and glutes; good stretch

day 3) Rest or Yoga

day 4) upper body circuit supersets; run, sprints

day 5) heavy legs and glutes; good stretch

day 6) Rest or Yoga

day 7) upper body circuit supersets; long run

REPEAT

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please let me know what you’re thinking….good or bad THANKS!!!!!!!

Sick as a dog yesterday and today. I have been getting sick more for the past year than ever before. not sure why. i take a multi vitiman and multi mineral. any suggestions would be GREAT. Thanks.

i have come to the realization that I make my preperation for workouts WAY WAY too complicated! i have this thing where i need to have everything perfectly in line to go. otherwise, i don’t get there. visiting my friend michele has made me realize this. her and i grabbed a bag, put what we needed in it, changed clothes and we were out the door. she doesn’t have a huge pre-production self talk before leaving like i usually do. i feel like it’s not worth going to the gym if, "i don’t have the right songs on my ipod", "if i have to use different tennies", "i have no caffine in my system", "if it’s late". I NEED TO STOP THINKING ABOUT IT AND JUST GRAB A BAG, CHANGE CLOTHES AND GO. it’s not complicated like i’ve been making it!!!!!!!!! so….last night it was 8pm (which is usually WAY late for me to get to the gym) and i got dressed and headed to the gym. i didn’t think about anything except getting there. while doing warm up i figured out what i was going to workout on. it worked well and this needs to be my approach to getting my ass to the gym. REALIZE THAT IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE PERFECT, JUST GET THERE.

Went for a 20 minute morning run and it turned into a 2 hour adventure walk. Visiting friends in Long Beach, CA (my previous residence) and enjoying the weather and people. Ran for only 20 due to the weather being so hot. Very strange that it is this hot here because it is usually in the 50s during this time of year. I have been making good food choices except friends took me to mexican restaurants 3 times since I’m here. Mexican restaurants have to be the very worst when trying to eat healthy. Besides that, my choices have been consistantly improving and I hope to see a difference soon!!

My legs are sore from yesterday’s workout. I love my legs sore!! Today I’m not going to be able to make it to the gym or run. It’s raining and I think it’s best to have a rest day since I’m sore. Let me know what you think…

Loving cali!! Worked out with friend that I’ve never worked out with before and haven’t worked out with anyone in a long time. Felt great and we are somewhat on the same level which made it fun. Did 40 min. cardio, upper body circuit (light) and did some heavy legs. Didn’t go super heavy due to lack of fitness level.

I will be in cali for the next two weeks and I’m so excited to see if the same spinning instructors are at Bally’s. They rock and I hope to join them again. The weather is great out there right now so getting my runs in should be a breeze. I have been eating really well and I’m making progress on my habits. Going to start lifting heavier and more often. Hope to have progress pics soon.