Post Workout

Just finished.  And it was HARD.  I did 25 minutes on the treadmill at a 6% incline at 3.4 mph.  Then I went to the elliptical and did 8 minutes (only did 5 last time).  I tried the stationary bike, but was burning calories at WAY too low a rate, so I decided that it wasn’t worth my time.

Then I went to the weights.  I completed 2 circuits (I should have done 3…plan on starting 3 next week). 

• 3 reps of overhead press with 15 lb resistance
• 3 reps of lat pulldown in the forward position with 50 lb resistance
• 3 reps of lat pulldown in the leaning position with 50 lb resistance
• 3 reps of triceps with 50 lb resistance
• 3 reps of rotary torso with 15 lb resistance (both sides)
• repeat all of the above

The whole workout took me about an hour and 15 minutes.  My arms ache but I feel better for having done it.  I did, however, get sick when I got home.  I was just so nauseated after working so hard, then drinking so much water all at once.  But much better now.

Side Rant:

My husband called me while I was at the gym.  He wanted me to go get him something to eat when I left.  I didn’t have any money, so I had to go home first.  Got home, cried for a minute because I felt so bad, got sick, then went and got his food:  2 double quarter pounder meals from McDonalds.  Keep in mind that I haven’t had dinner yet.  I worked 12 hours today and just didn’t have time to stop.  I had grilled fish and a baked potato for lunch.  Those fries smelled SO good!  I didn’t even touch one though.  Just kept the bag closed until I got home and gave it to him.  He’s naturally thin, so he doesn’t have to worry at all about what he eats, weight wise.  I guess it’s a guy thing to not think about how tempting it was for me to actually go through the McDonalds drive in and then sit here with him while he ate it.  Then he asked me if I got anything for me.  ????????????  ummm…can’t eat McDonalds.  It’s completely counterproductive to work my ass off at the gym then stuff a quarter  double quarter pounder with cheese down my throat.  But it’s ok.  Maybe it helps to know I can resist temptation.

At any rate, I feel much better now.  Another day down, another day closer to forming a permanent habit.  What is it?  After a month, your actions become habit?  I think so….

16 days to go.