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Today I got up and the first thing I did was to do the Firm. I was pretty active throughout the day, and then went for a 30 minute fairly brisk paced walk, and then did my pilates in the afternoon. I can feel that I can push harder while doing the Firm now, and I can feel my back muscles. My thighs are also sore, and I am trying to push more and really focus on what parts of my body I am working and when. Same with Pilates--focusing on sucking in my stomach. I also did 16 ribcage pullovers with 8 lbs in each hand, and then 16 chest presses. My goal is to double up tomorrow and Friday, and then Firm it out Saturday.
I want to push for the rest of the week so when I go shopping on Saturday, I can feel even better. And then push next week, too. I can already feel that I am just more active and will be as I start the new job. I keep finding old pictures, as well, good and bad. They are both motivating me, in that I want to look good, and I want to keep it that way. The goal is to keep it off and to just look consistent.
Perhaps the scale will be my friend this week, but if it's not, so be it. I love feeling my sore arms and legs, and by abs, too. I love that when I work out, I can feel parts that I didn't feel before, and that makes me work harder and know that the more I push myself, the MORE different muscles I will feel, and the more my body will change. So again, I'm back focused not on the number, but on how I look and getting toned. The scale will come.
I am doing well eating, and when I am tempted I know that the slippery slope will start. So I consciencously make sure I put good stuff in my mouth, so I won't loose what I have got going. I've had a few bites of lite ice cream twice this week, but tonight when I was craving the sweet, I rolled with a SB dessert, and I'm pounding tea. Once again it shows, that the busier I am, the more I get done.
I'm so stoked for this job, for a new location, a new lifestyle, a change of scenery, and being a step closer to taking charge. Let's face it, I am in charge!
One of my goals is to build up my cardio and endurance...note to self when I get settled in SF. If I write it down, I stick to it.
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