Day 3

I'm not dead yet. That's good, right? :)

Yesterday was group cardio. Jackie and Jay are in my group. Kendall was our trainer, and she is one impressive lady! I could certainly learn a thing or thousand from her. She is extremely knowledgeable, especially about food. We did some light treadmill work and then some "hooks and jabs" downstairs. I was sweating, which is the point, I do believe!

Today I met with Wade. We did lower body. Stairs, side lunges, sissy squats, etc. I feel really great after working out. Once I get there I feel like I could stay for hours. Of course, there is some soreness, but it feels great! It's nice to know I do actually have muscles trapped beneath my fluffiness.

My biggest excuse for not working out before the Fitness Challenge was that I didn't have time. I'm finding that not to be the case. I'm making time. Yes, I'm having to cut out some things, and rearrange my schedule a bit, but the TIME is there. The dishes and vacuuming are just going to have to wait another day. :)

I worry about my son having to be in daycare a little longer each day. I don't get enough time with him as it is! But, having a healthy, happy Mommy who can run and play with him is going to be worth that small sacrifice now. I have to believe in quality of time over quantity of time. He's excited for me, and I know he understands. I haven't taken him with me to the gym yet. Maybe on Friday I can swing by and pick him up from daycare before heading to The Dome. I'm sure he'd like to check it out.

Last thing..... FOOD. I'm trying! I actually changed my diet a couple of months ago, so eating the right foods is pretty easy for me. (I'm one of those crazy people who actually love spinach.) What I hadn't realized is how few calories I've been consuming. When I did my food journal on Monday I only had about 900 calories. Not good. Apparently, what I've been doing is not eating enough for several days, and then overeating because I would get so hungry. It's all about the small meals throughout the day. I'm doing well so far, but I'll let you know how it's going after my first week is up.