And so on…
I’m in my bulking/building phase. Last week I started with legs. I did the just one set workout that bodyauditor mentioned. I least I think I did. I drop set squats. Started with 115 and went down to 20. I did about a million squats. When I was done my legs felt tired but good. Little did I know what was ahead. By end of day, my legs were a little sore. By morning I could barely get out of bed. Usually the 2nd days are worst. I hobbled around for the next 4 days. I really did a number on them. It felt like they were bruised, like someone took a bat to them. Madre mia! and of course on those days after I had to go up and down stairs, and up and down from my seat!
The following day was chest, so I drop set that as well. Incline starting at 75 and regular bench at 75. I worked until failure, yet the following days I only felt a little sore. After my chest day, was bis and shoulders… same, felt a little sore but nothing horrible. I realize that I reach failure a lot sooner on my upper body than on my lower. My legs are pretty strong. They surprise me sometimes.
Saturday was leg day again. This time I just did a leg workout with Julofthenile. It was a really good workout, but I don’t feel it like I did last week. I worked to failure as well, though this time failure was more because cardio, I was ready to pass out at times. Having a cold makes it a little harder to breathe so… At times it felt like my heart was about to leap out of my chest, but my legs could keep going. If it weren’t for Juls rooting me on, my workout would have ended sooner. Thanks chickie!
Nothing exciting to state. Life keeps moving on. Other than seeing myself getting stronger, my body shows no progress which is depressing but… what can I do. I’ve asked God in the past for patience and He has given me things to be patient for. I now don’t ask for that. I don’t want my patience to grow. It’s big enough. I just would love to see results. (I know, stop my whining, yada yada yada. I’m done now).
Gotta get ready for my day tomorrow, pack lunches and backpacks. Have a wonderful week everyone.
E
November 4, 2007 at 7:10 pm
keep up the great work, it’s all a process. trevor took my scale away because i was obsessing over NOT losing weight, i thought there were no changes, but there were. changes will come and just remember it’s always the hardest for us to see changes in ourselves. you are doing great!
November 8, 2007 at 4:56 pm
Me again, is this the same young lady who had a baby 6 months ago? Didnt I read somewhere that you will be nursing till Jan 1? If this is not true than disregard my comment, but if its true then I hate to say that your body is not your own yet. It currently has other plans at this time, but you will soon see the fruits of your labor. Dont lose hope cause once you get your body back you will be surprised at how it will respond. Just like a butterfly you may be in the cocoon, but just wait its coming. Keep your chin up and keep working hard, and dont be so hard on yourself. The scale and tape measure dont mean a thing its the mirror that is your friend. God Bless. Brian
November 8, 2007 at 6:01 pm
Girl….. these two are right….. brian….you definately have the gift of encouragement…. you are changing….. you just aren’t seeing it yet….lets take some pictures and compare and I think you will be surprised just how far you have come….
November 14, 2007 at 8:41 am
Mama!
Head up and always keep the end in sight. That’s the exciting part of training. You don’t look the way you see it, but you will be surprised when you actually do because you will have surpassed what you envisioned.
I’m so proud of you. Hang in there.
Tell the girls, L&S said hello