Well, I woke up sore which quickly put a smile on my face. Since working out is a part of my regimen I don't always get sore unless I had a session with my trainer or I ran further than usual so the fact that after my 1st day of training on my own I was able to make my body ache gave me a sense of accomplishment.
(Rewind) Day1:: I had a break in my day so since the gym is a block from my office I ran over around lunch time with my workout sheet printed and followed it to the letter. I loved that I knew exactly what I was going to work on and the exercises were different than what I normally do so I was able to change it up. I worked upper body and ended with 20 minutes on the Stair Master (one of my favorites) which is what I was instructed to do. It was nice to fit it all in midday!! I never ever ever use to go to the gym during my work day. It wasn't until this fall when both my kids had crazy football schedules that I started to pack my gym back in the event that a meeting canceled or a lunch meeting moved. Getting that mid day workout in is a bit of a sanity check. Sometimes it's not as long as I would like but I always feel better that I made it into the gym versus skipping all together.
(Rewind) Day1:: I had a break in my day so since the gym is a block from my office I ran over around lunch time with my workout sheet printed and followed it to the letter. I loved that I knew exactly what I was going to work on and the exercises were different than what I normally do so I was able to change it up. I worked upper body and ended with 20 minutes on the Stair Master (one of my favorites) which is what I was instructed to do. It was nice to fit it all in midday!! I never ever ever use to go to the gym during my work day. It wasn't until this fall when both my kids had crazy football schedules that I started to pack my gym back in the event that a meeting canceled or a lunch meeting moved. Getting that mid day workout in is a bit of a sanity check. Sometimes it's not as long as I would like but I always feel better that I made it into the gym versus skipping all together.
A tip that's worked from me....
As I said, my routine was always, always, always to work out at night after work or on the weekends. I am not a morning person and I never really feel like I get a good workout in the early morning. Having said that... I loooove my gym and having such a nice facility to train in helped me change up my schedule. The locker room is super plush and I would always see ladies using the showers, steam room, etc. But, since I workout after work, I always came to the gym dressed and ready to go. I never really used the locker room except for in the summer to change into my bathing suit or to go in the sauna.
Well, this summer/fall my boys had football practice every night of the week. Their dad was usually able to take them if he wasn't traveling but he usually travels some most weeks so I usually ended up going to practice 2-3 days a week. On those days in order to get a workout I would run around the park on the trail and I decided so that I wouldn't stress about trying to make the gym that I would try and do it during my work day. So, my tip... Always have a gym bag packed. For me, in my bag I have a set of workout clothes, shoes, and socks as well as a bag with all my toiletries ... mini deodorant, body wash, razor, lotion, and perfume. I tie my hair up in a real tight bun while I work out and this way I don't have to wash it...that would take forever. I also keep an extra flat iron for quick touch ups and I am good to go. I have really learned to enjoy my nooners and sometimes they allow me to get in Two A Days if I am able to get back to the gym after work for a second workout, usually cardio.
Ok, back to my recap...
Yesterday I got my workout in at lunch and since my boys were all caught up on homework and wanted to shoot hoops at the gym I went back for more cardio and abs. Again, I LOVE my gym which is more like a club so they boys LOVE it too... less mom guilt because I don't have to drag them there. When we got home I prepped my meals for the next few days. It was a relief to get that done. So, when I got up this morning I had my hard boiled eggs, grilled chicken, protein shake, and green beans all ready to go. Ohhh and one thing that I won't give up... my daily Starbucks. I don't do any fancy drinks, just a Pike Place with half and half and sweet and low. I don't use much half and half, so it's staying in the diet. I did have to run to the store in the afternoon to grab a Greek yogurt because after my workout and even after eating lunch I felt "off". I had a queasy feeling come over me like my blood sugar was low. It helped.
Day 2:: My workout today was cardio. I went back to the stair master and also did some rowing and finished up on the treadmill. Typically if I am doing just cardio I like to stay on the stair master for 45 minutes. The first 20 minutes are the hardest. ;-) According to my plan tomorrow is supposed to be a rest day, but I think it will be hard for me to do that. I will probably do some core and a brisk walk on the treadmill.
One of the hardest parts of my day was serving up dinner to the boys which was whole wheat penne pasta with chicken and vodka sauce and NOT taking a bite or two. Luckily, I had my chicken and spinach first so I wasn't starving but boy did it smell good!!!
Ok, gotta go work on spelling words...
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