If there is a muscle in my body, IT FREAKIN’ HURTS!

I went to the gym before work..   100 push-ups, 100 squats (with 30 lbs) and 100 bench presses (with 30 lbs).  The first 50 were ok.. but I pushed myself to do the other 50.. and I regret it..  I stretched and tore muscles that I didn’t know I had.  I went to work feeling sooo sore.  But I made it through the day.   I”m hoping that tomorrow will be better.

I had the same ole bran and yogurt for breakfast.. I think I’m going to switch it up soon because it’s getting boring.  For dinner I had a spinach and chicken wrap and some of my pea soup.  For supper I had a baked potato and a bit of the leftover chicken from my wrap..   I think Sunday I’m actually going to make a nice supper for the kids and I.  I deserve it!  lol

PLEASE GOD MAKE ME FEEL BETTER TOMORROW!!

I really think the fiber every morning is to me.. (I think you all know what I mean…)  I think I am going to switch to something a little less… fiberey….lol

Today was assessment day!  I must say, it was less intense than I thought it would be but she really opened up my eyes to a lot of things.  As far as my diet, she says everything is as it should be.  But I also have a loooooong journey ahead of me….

I was asked to do a few FULL sit-ups and I couldn’t even do one.  She asked me to do a few FULL push-ups and I couldn’t even do one.   Partials I was ok with and they will do for now, but I have a lot of strength training to do!

Weight: 206lbs    Height: 5′ 10″  <<——— I have 26% body fat to lose<<————-

Her recommendation, over a period of 4 months, was to focus on 3 days of strength training and 2 days of cardio.   Im’ pretty sure that I can do that but i HAVE TO STAY MOTIVATED!

——————–ATTENTION READERS:  KEEP JASON MOTIVATED!——————-

I made pea soup today, loaded with yellow split peas, green pepper, onions, celery, and tomatoes.  It made about 2 liters.  That should last me the rest of the week.

I work 12pm – 9 pm tomorrow.  We are hitting the gym in the morning!  STRENGTH TRAINING!  WISH ME LUCK!

Left work early today (around 1pm).  The snow we received last night made the store not so busy.  I was all packed ready to head to the gym but since I had time I went home first.  Had a litttle 30 minute power nap and headed to the gym.

Today, for the first time, I was pushed to almost my limits.  I started 20 minutes on the treadmill until cycle class.  Spin Cycle Class – 40 minutes of non-stop cycling AGONY! There we a few times that I wanted to get up and leave but since everyone else didn’t..  I felt obligated to stay.  There were a few times I had to sit when she said stand.. but HEY!?! it was my first class.  I think i did pretty damn good! Considering I forgot to take my water bottle with me.. I was pretty dry getting out of there.. lol

After the class, I kinda took a little break and lifted a few weights.  I started off easy (25lbs).  Sunday will be the REAL challenge when I start the Body Pump class!

My second session there.. and I forgot to weigh myself.  Oops..  lol  I weighed myself last week tho and I was 198.  Soo.. I’m sure Amy (the personal trainer) will go through all that with me tomorrow.  I”M SOO EXCITED!

I came home and has yogurt; apparently I’m supposed to have that after working out?

For supper, I had a spinach, carrot and green pepper wrap.  It was great.  NO more eating tonight.. unless it’s an orange.

Determination – the act of coming to a decision or of fixing or settling a purpose.

I woke up this morning full of energy and ready to take on what ever stepped in my way.  I’m finally going to do this!  There’s nothing stopping me!

It was inevitable that dieting and lots of exercise was going to be part of the everyday ritual from here on in.  So for my “last supper” (which was breakfast), I had a bowl of ice ream and two pancakes with LOTS of syrup and butter!

Some people say that I think tooo far ahead when planning a trip or an event.  But I just wanted to be sure that I had all the essentials covered.  Water bottle, towel, shampoo, ipod, gym shoes, and workout attire, were among half of the things that I packed in my gym bag.

Evan was a little late getting out of bed this morning but once I got him up and ready, we were fine.  Our meeting with Jessica was scheduled for 11:30 but we HAD to stop for coffee on the way… because a morning isn’t a GOOD morning without coffee!  Let’s face it .. it’s the placebo of life!

11:00 am:  ok so we were early.. but she was able to fit us in no prob!  Signup was a breeze and after the tour we were on our way.  We even signed up for a free one hour with Amy, the person trainer, scheduled for Thursday.  So since I never really had a lot of direction, I stuck with cardio the first day.  20 minutes treadmill, 20 minutes  cycling, and 20 minutes step ups.  Phew!  For the first day, what a energy drainer.  But I feel sooo much better and more alert!  And I’m sure it will get even better!  I’m not sure if it harmed the workout or not, but I indulged in a energy drink when I was done.. .. ..  … maybe I should stick to water…apparently chocolate milk is the best??

For supper, I’ve decided to have a chicken and sun dried tomato wrap with a garden salad.  For dessert, some fat free yogurt and mixed fruit!  No more food after 8:00 pm I’m told….shouldn’t be a problem…..until tomorrow…. …. let’s see how the night goes…