Friday, December 17, 2010

Where does it hurt?

EVERYWHERE!!!! So 2 training sessions and cycling this week and I'm hurting all over. I think every muscle group got worked this week. Yesterday my trainer said to me, "Make sure you're engaging your core at all times." I looked at her *insert blank stare* and said "you know I don't have a core!" C'mon let's not be insulting.

But come spring no one will be able to tell me nothing! Now that I've got a workout routine established let's work on our eating habits, shall we?
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Sunday, December 5, 2010

Test

This is just a test. I want to see if blogging from my phone actually works.
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Add a little more...

Yesterday, I took my second spinning class *fist pump* at 9:15 am. First of all, it is rare that I am even out of the house this early, forget exercising. And believe it or not, it was a packed house. Every bike taken...thank goodness I got there early.

Again, very hard workout but it was good. And I think it's getting a little easier I suppose now that I know what to expect. My instructor's (who I'm told has man boobs...I didn't notice. Jury's still out) voice is still ringing in my ears "add a little more (resistence)". I kept saying in my head "If he makes me add a little more one more time I'm going to add my finger to his eye." LOL! Then I discovered that he wouldn't know whether or not I added any or not. Sooooo I stopped...Now, I know you're thinking, "She probably didn't add any at all!" LOL! WRONG! I added to my max and just stayed there. The only time I moved it was when it was time to lighten the resistence *fist pump* AND I was able to "jog"! I'm so proud of myself.

I need to take some before pictures so that I can compare them in a few months. This trainer is going to kick my ass. I signed up for a whole year. What was I thinking?!

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

In the front...

Yesterday I decided to take another class at my new, fancy gym. It was called "Body Works Plus Abs." It definitely lived up to its name. Weights, squats and lunges are the devil by themselves but with their powers combined? Whewww...anywhoo here's how it went...

5:35
I walk in to the class and realize that the only spaces available are in the front. Awesome. My first time in the class and here I am having to be in the front. Wait...let me back up. The group exercise room is made of glass which means people on the street and inside the gym can see you. My first thought was "OMG people will SEE me!" Mortified. AND I gotta be in the front? Awesome. In the end though, I realized it didn't matter and no one was looking at me.

5:45
So here we go...on the warm up the instructor made us do some side to side movements. I don't know what it's really called but think the two step. Now, I don't know if you know this about me but I have ABSOLUTELY NO RHYTHM. So here I am in the FRONT of the class and these white women are putting me to shame. I looked in the mirror and saw one lady staring at me (or at least I think she was) and the expression on her face said "A black girl with no rhythm?!" Yes that's me! Would you like an autograph?

5:50-6:45
Another sweat feast. Good workout I think I'll go back. I just have to get there early enough to get a spot in the middle. And so much for preserving my edges! Note to self: Must get headband.

6:55-7:15ish
As I'm walking out of the gym this guy approaches me, asking me about my work out, etc. Side note: They were having an open house so they were trying to sell everyone on their facility. Anyway, long story short I let this man talk me into personal training. Smh...I don't know what came over me. *sigh* Expect to see more blogs about my fitness journey.

*drafts will*