kjrosenb’s BodyBlog

I don’t know why, but I feel tired today.  I’m a bit sore in my legs and butt, but I’m not sure why either.  Tuesday was legs day….maybe I’m just still sore from then.  I need to get going to the gym here in a bit.  Today is upper body + cardio day.

Here’s what my workout will look like:  (All the weights increase as I progress through sets)

* Dumbbell chest press: 5 sets (12, 10, 8, 6, 12)

* Dumbbell flyes: 1 set (12)

* Shoulder press: 5 sets (12, 10, 8, 6, 12)

* Front raises: 1 set (12)

* Lat pulldown: 5 sets (12, 10, 8, 6, 12)

* Seated row: 1 set (12)

* Rope tricep pushdowns: 5 sets (12, 10, 8, 6, 12)

* Overhead tricep extensions: 1 set (12)

* Bicep curls (bar/cable machine): 5 sets (12, 10, 8, 6, 12)

* Single-arm curls (cable machine): 1 set (12)

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CARDIO: 45-60 minutes:

**40 minutes elliptical trainer

**15 minutes arc trainer

**5 minutes stationary upright bike

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OK, now it’s off I go!  Have a wonderful day!

Wow, in 31 days, I officially be a married woman!  I am SO EXCITED!!  Eric and I have been together for almost 3 1/2 years, and he is my best friend.  He has been so supportive of my fitness/health lifestyle.  He did not used to workout, but in the past 6+ months, he has been lifting very regularly and is looking very good himself!  I am so proud of him!!

Anyway, I haven’t written a post in a few weeks.  I think my confidence level is now shooting through the roof!  I’m on the 8th week of Body-for-Life….which according to other sources, is typically the week when changes can really be noticed.  Well, I have noticed a lot of positive changes in my physique!!  I feel AMAZING, and am so happy that I have continued to lift heavy!  I have been really faithful to my workouts and pretty clean with my eating.  A new "treat" that I absolutely LOVE are "Pure Protein" bars.  The peanut butter one is 190 calories with 20 grams of protein.  I never feel deprived of sweets now because these bars have chocolate and protein…..YUMMY!!!  Who knew that eating healthy could taste so great!  Also, Eric and I have been grilling out a lot lately because it’s summertime.  Lots of delicious grilled chicken breasts!

OK, enough for now.  Thanks for taking time to invest in my life!  We’re all in this together!!!  Don’t forget that you are NOT alone in this journey.  We all have struggles, and we all sometimes want to quit….but hang in there!!  It will be worth it!  (That is my motivational speech for the day!)

I haven’t logged onto BB.com for a while now because I’ve been so busy!!  The past couple of weeks have been so hectic since my sister and I moved out of our college apartment.  So…now I am finally able to relax again and spend some time on the internet!    Yay!!

Some of my friends have been complimenting my physique lately.  It is nice when people start to notice.  My best friend Elizabeth the other day was like, "Whoa, Katy, you have some intense muscles going on!"  That felt good.  It made me realize that all of the hard work and dedication really does pay off.

YUMMMM….muscles are so pretty!