Day Two!

What a day!

My morning started out with a workout with Luis. What a crazy man he is sometimes. I woke up, not feeling too great (still getting over a cold) and he kicked my ass! Our routine was great though. Burnt 1243 calories in an hour and he wanted to keep going.

My first routine was all upper body. We did chest press with a leg "windmill" rotation and pull-ups. My second routine was curls, triceps, and abs. We finished the workout with leg press (side) and a band exercise and 15-20 minute of spin (cardio). It was WELL worth the pain.

Food wise, it has been a hard day. I didn't get started on the right foot because I didn't eat breakfast. Biggest mistake people! Get your food in before your workout. This gives you an extra boost and will power through your workout. Then, my co-workers wanted Qdoba for lunch. This was a huge test; but, I went and made smarter choices. The smartest choice would have been not to attend. I am drinking plenty of water today; but, I do feel a little bloated. And, to add to my control issues, the students at TCA are making pasta, breaded eggplant, hummus (which is ok) and vegetarian spring rolls (which is ok, as well). I'm going to stick with the healthy choices and keep saying NO. My thought process is it takes 1 minute to add 400+ calories to your body and 1-2 hours to take it off. Why waste all your hard work? Think about every food item/drink that goes into your mouth before you do it.

I started this journey at 234 pounds (refer to photos from "Day One" blog) and my lowest point was 208 pounds. I have had some ups and downs and I feel like I am on the right track. I have lost about 3 lbs. this week and I feel like I am toning a lot quicker than I have in the past. I need to up my cardio and will be attending more spin and RPM classes to get in an additional calorie burn on top of the training routine.

Off to the gym again after work. I will be helping Sheba workout and doing some minor lifting. I think a run is in my future.

Tonight's plan: Arm Routine (dumbbells)

30 minute treadmill workout (sprint intervals; 3.5- 1 min. and 7.5-1 min.) *increases heart rate, burning more fat!

Have a great night.

Until tomorrow....

XOXO

Ashley