UFC—end of week 4
This week our trainer had us do something a little different. He wanted us to do 3 sets of our exercises, but for each set, he wanted us to see how many reps we could complete in 30 secs. He will use this info to decide what changes to make to our workout starting this coming week. We will find those changes by Monday.
This week we did our workouts Tues, Thurs, and Saturday. Thursday we missed the gym due to weather, but I did as much of my workout as I could from home. Pushups, overhead dumbbell press, some triceps kickbacks I added myself, and I did a few sets of planks. Saturday, I got up at 400 pm and was feeling really lazy. I had an egg and ham whole wheat turnover and clementine, with coffee for breakfast. 530 pm my husband asks me if I want to go to the gym. I felt irritable and grumpy and really didn’t want to, even though I KNEW I would feel better once I got there. I KNOW that when I work out and work up that good sweat, my endorphins flowing, that I feel wonderful.
So we get there and start doing our body weight training and I really wasnt into it at first. But sure enough, 15 minutes in, BOOM! Endorphins start kicking in and BAM! I start smiling and just feeling so good. I love my husband so much, and tell him, “Thanks for pushing me to come with you. I feel so much better.” Because I realize that exercise isnt only good for the body, but the spirit. Exercise is MEDICINE not just for body, but for spirit!
And now I love the feel of the sweat trickling down my neck. My heart pumping ecstatically as I stride on the treadmill. The steam coming off my body as we exit the building into the frigid evening air. I love it. I love it all.
Later this week, we will be weighed and body fat measured to see what changes have occurred one month in. I am excited to see it. I know we are making progress. We have made changes to what and how much we eat. Our muscles are starting to have more definition. Small steps,but important ones.
We have also started to eat clean. 5 to 6 meals of unprocessed food, protein with every “mini” meal. Lots of water.
The EAT CLEAN DIET has another side effect besides eating healthfully. I am cooking more! Tosca Reno has great EAT CLEAN DIET Cookbook filled with EASY recipes. The key, which we are still working on, is prepping more of our meals on our off days. Preparation is key, but it sure does pay off. 
Posted by Christopher on January 31, 2010 at 12:49 am
Sure do love working out and getting healthy with my wonderful wife