prettyface’s BodyBlog

Okay - Got back from the gym a little while ago.

I can’t believe I made it through chest day without wimping out at all. Yay!
I’m not even very sore, I wonder if it’s time to step up the weight…
This is the first time I’ve completed chest day without the urge cry. I’m beyond excited.

Nutrition hasn’t been great today, but not horrible. I’ve basically had meal replacements all day. Oh - I had a Chocolate Banana Crunch Muscle Milk protein shake at the gym. They crush ‘em up with lots of ice and skim milk —- it was soooooo good! Just like a milkshake - without the guilt.

I can’t wait to see results, but I am so psyched that I am FEELING results!
My husband says there’s been a very positive change in my attitude. I’m glad that it’s noticable to others, because I can tell.

I took vacation on Thurs. & Fri. It was so fantastic! I haven’t had a vacation day that I got to just enjoy since I started my working life! It’s usually doctor’s appointments, serious errands, etc…. Last vacation day that I took I spent sitting in the Social Security office for 5 1/2 hours waiting to change my last name after getting married.

So, I am rested, relaxed, and excited!

That said, it wasn’t a great weekend for fitness. I just couldn’t make myself drive 45 minutes to go to the gym. I did go on Thursday, and I got the GREATEST workout. But Fri, Sat & Sun I didn’t do much useful.

I did do some cardio at home, and got some real exercise trying to bathe and brush two of my dogs. (Who are huge, and not very tame.)

I also took time to lay out. I haven’t tanned since I was in college. I’m not comfortable enough w/ my body to even wear a bathing suit in the light when I am alone! But, I’m starting to get more comfortable with myself. I stretched out in a hammock, and got some much needed R&R , AND I have the beginning of a tan to show for it! Yay!

So, after a weekend which was not so good for fitness, I am ready to get back on it with a vengeance!

I WILL work out every single day this week. No excuses, No limits!!!

Hope you guys are all doing well!

Okay, I’ve only been hard at it for a couple of weeks. Not the most disciplined couple of weeks either.
However, some of my "skinny pants" are starting to fit, and there seems to be a 6 lb. loss on the scale. Is that at all possible?
I know it is probably just "water weight," but I am psyched none the less.
Woo-Hoo.
I’ve got on a pair of jeans that would normally make my eyeballs bulge.
I’ve done pretty good on my diet all weekend. I made a chicken soup with fat free stock, chicken breasts, barley, green beans, onions, bell peppers, and lots of seasonings this weekend. That has made it easier to eat well. The soup is decently balanced between carbs and protein, and I would think barley is a pretty decent grain to be eating. Now I can just grab a bowl when it’s time to eat.
Well, I’m psyched, motivated, and off to the gym!
(Am I really excited about doing chest?) Wow!
Hope you guys are doing great!

Okay yesterday was my all-time worst work-out, which completely peeves me since legs are my favorite day! I guess I was actually sick on Monday (&yesterday, apparently).
I did about 20 min. of cardio, with intentions to do another 40 after weights. I wanted to hit the weights, because the competitive builders at my gym usually also do legs on Tues. night. I like to finish ahead of them, so I’m not in their way.
Anyway, I get four sets of leg presses in, then start on squats. By the end of the third set, I can feel my heart pounding on both sides of my neck. Then I start seeing spots. I walked carefully to the locker room and ended up spending some quality time with the carpet. It was like I couldn’t blow my breath out. I could breathe in, I just couldn’t release. I wanted to throw up like nobody’s business, but I couldn’t get out of the floor. The whole thing lasted about ten or fifteen minutes, I think. I don’t think I ever went out cold, but I’m not really sure.
My friend brought me some bottled water, and was wanting to drive me home or whatever.
I got to the car, with a serious amount of shaking. By the time I drove half way home I was fine. And mad. I missed over half my workout, and felt fine a few minutes later.
What gives?
So far, this has been a terrible week for working out.
My husband has made me promise not to do any kind of weight training until I talk to my doctor. I think the doctor is going to think I’m crazy. Why call her? I’m fine now.
Anyways…. there’s my daily rant.
On the positive side, I’m wearing a pair of slacks today that haven’t fit in AGES. LOL
Hope everyone’s having a great day.
If anyone reads this who has also fainted, please give me a clue if you know what’s going on!

I got my cardio and crunches in yesterday morning before work. I typically do weights at lunch, but got pretty sick after I left the gym. I ended up leaving work at around 11 a.m., which is really odd for me. I’ve probably left work three times in the five years I’ve worked here. So, I missed weights altogether yesterday.
I did actually start feeling better around 3 or 4 in the afternoon. It’s beginning to feel like Fall here (temps in mid 80s) so I decided to get outside and at least move around a bit.
I dug a goldfish pond a while ago, and it’s been sitting there forgotten. I moved some large stones around it, and kept up a good sweat for about an hour and a half.
Then, I let my Rottweiler out of her pen for a while. I played "catch" with her, and put up a runner in the front yard so that she doesn’t have to stay in her pen all the time. (It’s a VERY big pen, I’m not an animal abuser, LOL!)
So, although I didn’t get back to the gym I did get in a lot of running and lifting, so I at least burned some calories.
However, now I need to do chest & legs today! Oh well, since it is two totally different areas, it shouldn’t be too bad.

I did legs yesterday WooHoo! I enjoy doing legs, but unfortunately I wimped out on my squats. Intended to do 4 sets of 20, but ended up doing sets of 15 reps after the first set. Oh well, I still got a good workout! Oh well, I still got a good workout. I did cardio which consists of speed intervals on the treadmill. I have been doing 30 seconds of running, and 2 minutes of walking at 18  min./mile, and repeating that cycle through however long I work out. I know that sounds kind of pathetic, but I’m working on it!

On Wednesday, I did back. It’s okay - seems pretty light compared to the other days which is a mixed blessing. On one hand, I’m like "Whew.. relief." On the other, I wonder if I’m getting a good workout.
I did a mini-goal I had set for myself. I can (finally) run for a solid 60 seconds on the treadmill, so I feel like I got a better cardio workout.
I’m way excited about that.

Unfortunately, I ran out of the house without my bag this morning. I was tempted to use not having my clothes as an excuse, but didn’t. I still had my yoga pants and t-shirt from the gym yesterday. That’s kind of gross, but I don’t want to cut myself any slack. As soon as I make one excuse not to work out, I’ll make twelve more.

I did let forgetting my things ruin my day diet wise. So far today, I have only drank a couple bottles of water. (I also had a Mt. Dew - GOT to break that habit.)

I had a Jr. Burger from Sonic after the gym, because I felt like I was going to pass out. I couldn’t think of anything to eat clean that I could grab, because I literally had $1.50 to spend. (I keep my cash in the bag at home. If I have to reach through my workout clothes for cash, I won’t agree to go out to lunch with co-workers.)

So… I’m pretty hungry and sore. I know eating nothing all day and then scarfing a Jr. Burger is a major diet mess up. But hey - at least I’m starting to be able to run! Maybe today wasn’t a complete wash. HaHa…

‘Til tomorrow.

Today was my first day full on in my routine. Did speed intervals on the treadmill… and then on to weights. I do chest on Mondays. Chest is my hardest day, and who likes Monday? maybe I should move it to another day. The good thing is tomorrow is legs, which I love. So, all the way through chest I’m like… "It’s okay - tomorrow I can do leg presses, squats, etc…."

Hope everyone had a great day!

It’s time for a change, and I’m going to do it!
I’ve joined the gym, planned my diet, bought supplements and I’m ready to go!