Strength Training Challenge

Looking forward to when I think this is fun! :laugh:

:laugh: :laugh: I don't think my workout is "fun" but I don't think showering brushing my teeth, getting my hair cut, or many other things are "fun", but I like the effects and I don't like what would happen if I neglected these thing down, I see myself coming closer to the end. I have a healthy snack when I finish so I'm a lot like the dogs who get a treat for being good getting their nails trimmed.:laugh:

:flowerforyou: all of you keep me motivated.....i love this challenge :bigsmile:

:bigsmile: Barbie

Yesterday was a bummer in terms of how my body felt: it was soooooo sore.:sad: I'm not sure why ( well, it could have been a kiler cardio and weights workout the day before) but it was certainly telling me to avoid anything strenous. So no workouts of any kind occurred yesterday. Truly, what I'd call a recovery day.
Thank goodness I feel better today and don't feel like I'll shatter into pieces if I bend over.:bigsmile:

And more good news: I hit the 35 pounds down mark. I have 10 more to go from my original goal and then I'll reassess.
My size 12 speedo swimsuit fits so I can wear for my first time when I go back in the pool in almost 2 years.
My DH smiled when I tried it on for him. He said it fit perfectly. It's a bit outdated but no biggie for a soak and a few laps in the pool, for now. Now I need to find my goggles.

My appt. with the surgeon is today to determine if I have a hernia or other bazaar issue. Wish me luck.:flowerforyou:

Hello Friends - I made it to the gym again today and worked my way around the weight machines and then did a few exercises with the free weights. Then on to the treadmill and took a class----it was suppose to be a mix of cardio and strength/toning. HOWEVER, it was pretty much strength/toning, balancing with a special emphasis on abs today. I also faced my old nemesis---the BOSU. And yes, I am as *fond* of it now as I was when I was younger (which is to say not at all).

Best wishes to all. Be strong!!

Lin

Thanks Ummommyme!
It feels great.
You'll get there too. There is sooooo much support and encouragement on this site.

:flowerforyou: I got a lot done today……..many hours of dog walking, line dance class, important errands completed, plans made for the Friday line dance class, backpack packed for our trip to Victoria tomorrow and I was feeling very smug as I crossed items off my “to do” list until I noticed that it was an hour before bedtime and I’d forgotten to do my strength training…….I was too tired to even envision strapping weights on my ankles and picking up dumbbells. So I decided that this would be the week with only two sessions instead of three. We have to leave the house at 7 AM to catch the ferry and I need to take the dogs on a long walk before we leave.

:bigsmile: Barbie from NW Washington

question I have been faithfully going to the gym 3x per week for about 5 weeks now I do cardio and machines I have only lost 9 lbs and this week I gained 1 lb I am logging all my food and keeping under my calories. This happens to me all the time maybe I shouldn't exercise seems I do better weight loss without it. Does this make any sense I do feel a little smaller but no major improvements oh I am now off BP meds so that's good, getting very discouraged with the gym thing

Another satisfying day at the gym. Hit the weight machines and added weight on triceps machine and the back. YEAH! Also did the combo cardio/sculpt/tone class. It was a great one today!

Be strong.

Lin

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