When I started this blog a little over a year ago I didn't really know why I was starting it. I haven't been overly consistent with it, I know I'm not a great writer, and I can't imagine that anyone really wants to read what I have to say, but I still felt like I had to do it. I had to keep a record, and it felt like I should share it just in case someone else stumbled on it and somehow connected with my story.
Last night I realized how glad I am I've been writing things down on my journey. I've been really down on myself lately. I've been beating myself up for gaining back the weight, not losing it as quickly as I did last year and just feeling like a failure.
The mind is a funny thing. Last night I decided to read some of my old posts, see what I used to write about and look back at where I started. In reading my old posts, I realized that things didn't change nearly as quickly last time as I remember. I have a lot of posts about frustration, about my body fighting me and the scale not being my friend. It took me a long time to see changes, both on the scale and the tape measure.
I have to remind myself that if it was easy, everyone would be strong, everyone would be at the gym and there wouldn't be any #goals all over instagram.
Today I decided to focus on Personal Bests and Non-Scale Victories. Today I ran 2 straight minutes at a 10-minute mile pace. That might not seem like much, but I HATE cardio, despise it, worst thing ever, but I've been working on it. I know it's good for my overall health and longevity. Today's SPV & NSV were huge for me and I'm going to keep going and keep pushing!
Showing posts with label Workout. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Workout. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Sunday, June 21, 2015
Workouts...what do they look like?
Starting out, Adam and I met with our trainer Daniel twice a week. After 3 months our initial sessions were used and we decided we wanted more. Working with Daniel we're always learning new things and finding new ways to hurt. Now we see him every Tuesday at 5:45.
No 2 workouts are ever the same. Sometimes Adam and I do the same workout, sometimes he's managing us both doing very different things. Either way, we both get our ass kicked.
This week was all about doing a whole body workout. It sucked in the best way possible.
We warmed up with some jogging and jumping jacks (about 5 minutes) and then it was right into working out with the 'evil green ball'. I actually love the green ball (our gym's medicine balls are a weird shade of dark minty green - hence 'the green ball'). They're reserved for use by trainers though so we only get to use them when we're with Daniel.
It was a 10lb ball for me (and 12 for Adam) hold the ball, squat and swing - similar to a kettlebell swing but we're holding a medicine ball instead. (3 sets of 20). This was still 'warm up' back when we started this nearly killed us and we were using less weight. It's amazing how far we've come.
Then it was squat with the ball, jump and shoulder press (4 sets of 20). They also suck. That was followed by lunges with the ball and a twist (3 sets of 20).
Then we got into the real fun. While one of us did high knees in place for 2 minutes, the other got to swing a sledge hammer and beat the crap out of a giant tire (1 minute with each side). We each did 2 sets.
Believe it or not, that was an hour long workout. It sucked and it was amazing, and it hurt, but I loved it.
That 10lb green ball is my best friend at the gym. I realized last night that I used to cart more weight than that around on a daily basis - no wonder I find I have more energy and it's a lot easier to get myself around these days!
No 2 workouts are ever the same. Sometimes Adam and I do the same workout, sometimes he's managing us both doing very different things. Either way, we both get our ass kicked.
This week was all about doing a whole body workout. It sucked in the best way possible.
We warmed up with some jogging and jumping jacks (about 5 minutes) and then it was right into working out with the 'evil green ball'. I actually love the green ball (our gym's medicine balls are a weird shade of dark minty green - hence 'the green ball'). They're reserved for use by trainers though so we only get to use them when we're with Daniel.
It was a 10lb ball for me (and 12 for Adam) hold the ball, squat and swing - similar to a kettlebell swing but we're holding a medicine ball instead. (3 sets of 20). This was still 'warm up' back when we started this nearly killed us and we were using less weight. It's amazing how far we've come.
Then it was squat with the ball, jump and shoulder press (4 sets of 20). They also suck. That was followed by lunges with the ball and a twist (3 sets of 20).
Then we got into the real fun. While one of us did high knees in place for 2 minutes, the other got to swing a sledge hammer and beat the crap out of a giant tire (1 minute with each side). We each did 2 sets.
Believe it or not, that was an hour long workout. It sucked and it was amazing, and it hurt, but I loved it.
That 10lb green ball is my best friend at the gym. I realized last night that I used to cart more weight than that around on a daily basis - no wonder I find I have more energy and it's a lot easier to get myself around these days!
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