I rarely weigh myself as I generally go by how my clothes fit. However, if I am able to compete in the figure competition in April, weight is somewhat important. I try to limit my weigh-ins to once a week in order to avoid the number obsession. Before the big weigh in, usually on Tuesdays, I have to assess my emotions that day and ask one question. If the number is not what I want, will it ruin my day? If the answer is yes, save the weigh-in for the next day. Well, today I was feeling pretty good and ready to see a smaller number on the scale. It didn't happen!!! What a shock! I have not allowed it to ruin my day, however. I am trying to view things in a positive way. Hopefully, my weight has not changed as I have been mainly focusing on muscle building. That is probably true. Secretly, or not so secretly now, I know that I have not followed my diet as perfectly as I should... I admit it and will do better.
I also plan on entering my nutritional information on www.fitday.com It is a wonderful website for tracking one's daily intake.
On a positive note, which is vital in my progress. I must stay positivie!! So, back to the positive note, I did complete some hard strength training workouts last week and I was a good sore after almost every workout. I did not complete all of my workouts, which I new would be pushing it to complete.
This week, I am aiming for 5-6 strength training workouts, 1.5 hours of cardio, and 2-3 pilates workouts.
Yesterdays workout was for back and biceps.
Assisted pull ups- AMAP ranging from 45lbs- 30lbs assistance.
Lat sweep 35lbs. (also awesome for abs)
basic bicep curl 20lb db
Single arm row 30lbs.
Reverse fly 20lbs.
Hammer curl 20lb db.
Row machine 90-100lbs.
The exercises were performed as a circuit with 8 reps as a goal. I am ready to bump up some of the weights as I reached 12 reps on several.
Today is chest, shoulders, and triceps and cardio.
It is going to be a good week!
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