Weigh In Weds

Well.  My second weigh in  and my third week of training.   It wasn't as good as I hoped for, but it held true to my efforts last year in the beginning of my training -- up 1.5 lbs on the scale.  But that's not always the only measurement we should be looking at.  And I know this in my mind -- it just takes a little effort to get past the dashing of my hopes. 

With that in mind, Russell took some 'body fat' measurements to give us something else besides the scale to measure progress.

Russell said we'd be "ramping it up" this week - and he sure did!  Every routine, every move, was done with more weight than I've ever lifted.  So I'm feeling it already - I wonder what tomorrow will feel like!  hehehe

As usual, I have homework for the weekend -- some of the workout moves he's been teaching me.  (BTW, reverse crunches are one of my least favorite moves!)

So its onward, no looking back and only moving forward with better eating choices, and more cardio.  Yesterday I completed 60 minutes and 3.5 miles on the treadmill and was pleased with that.  I'll be working on trying to increase my miles in that amount of time next, which means more running and less walking! 

During today's workout, I was at a point where I was quite fatigued, and only had 5 more lifts to go -- and I got quite winded.  Or maybe it was more asthmatic?  Felt like my throat was constricting and I couldn't get any oxygen.  After a few moments of forcing myself to breathe deep and relax, I was feeling better again.  I think it happens when I push myself and forget to breathe while I'm doing an exercise.  Yeah. silly me!!  It's really nice to have a trainer who makes notes of that and will make sure to keep an eye on me next time! 

When it was near the end of my session, he stuck me on the floor and stretched me all out --- I can not tell you enough how wonderful it feels to have exerted all your muscles to the max then have someone stretch those muscles.  I walk to my car afterwards and my body feels like jello -- a little quivery but still intact.  Its a glorious feeling!