Jeremy's Fitness Revolution

Finally Friday

Exercise Seesions in the Bag

Since my last post I did my first lower body workout on Wednesday. It was extremely challenging. I figured it would be. Once again 15 minutes doesn’t like much but when it is 15 minutes of nearly non-stop lower body resistance training, it is very tough. All week I have experienced moderate soreness from the workouts – enough to let me know that I worked out hard but not enough to interfere with daily activities. I assume that this will be less as my body adjusts to the intense workouts.

On Thursday it was cardio again and it was another productive session. It took some time to get my heart rate up to the level that achieved with the first workout. That surprised me as the first workout was first thing in the morning and this time I worked out after work. Despite a slightly lengthier ramp up time, I ended on a high note – the last 4 minutes were through the roof and I didn’t think I get my heart rate as high as I peaked at – 184. Let’s see my estimate max is 220 – 35 = 185. I was almost there, at least according to the heart rate monitor on my elliptical. Admittedly it may not be the most accurate monitor on earth but not matter how you look at it, I was working as hard as I am capable of.

The Diet

The diet is already becoming habit. Wednesday and Thursday both went smooth with total calories coming in right on target. I have been hungry at times but not bad – lots of small meals seem to do the trick.

The Up Coming Weekend

Today I am heading to Wisconsin for the weekend. This will be a test. I am leaving with my wife around noon today and need to stay on course through the evening and I am certain we will probably eat out. Tomorrow is my “free day”. One day a week you have a free day where you did not watch calories at all – eat whatever you want. My free day is usually scheduled for Sunday but since we will be in Wisconsin all day Saturday, I am switching it. Sunday we will be heading home and it should be easier to get back on track at home.

Probably the biggest factor in my favor is that my wife is following the program with me. She will be watching calories on Friday and Sunday right along side me. Hopefully, we will keep each other on track. I will post again on Monday to tell how it went.

posted by Jeremy @ 8:06 AM