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Thursday, March 1, 2012

Oh my goodness gracious!

Wow, am I sore!  I didn’t realize how many muscles I have NOT been utilizing during my cardio workouts.  I did a strength/cardio 70 min workout Monday and am still hearing my muscles crying out! 
Despite that great work-out, I am going to fall short of my 5 work-outs this week.  I will more than likely get to 4…. Life happened and I didn’t have my back up plan ready.  I should know better by now!!!!
I met with Kelly, my trainer, on Tuesday.  In the past month I have lowered my BMI and body fat percentage by 1%.  Are you kidding??? Only 1 stinking percent  !?!?!?!?!?  What the heck!  What have I been working on then?????
Kelly saw my disappointment and tried reassuring me.  She tells me I am doing the right thing and building muscle, which she stressed weighs more than fat.   I’m not so convinced and feel I am not doing all that well.  Bummer.  A huge let down for me.  I was so depressed with that I wanted to down a chocolate cake.  I didn’t though.  
Onward and upward from that episode, I know I need to keep working hard.  I am in the midst of revising my short-term goals.  The goal I have in mind is losing 15 pounds this month.  Maybe a bit much but if I change it to 10 pounds it seems to wimpy to me.  I know and feel if I can stick to my plan of workouts and stay within my calorie range, this goal is do-able.  I hope anyway.
I will be sure to keep you all posted.  I am heading for a workout tonight– all cardiac.  My muscles still need some rest.  Not to worry though, I will do strength again tomorrow.  Have a good evening everyone and be sure to drink your water!  :)

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