Addicted....

I was supposed to take a rest day today but just couldn't. I love working out and I love the gym. I have been limited in movement and now that I'm getting the movement back I will have to keep up the momentum.
Today was my first day on the treadmill and I have to say that I missed it. I do like jogging outside and will continue doing so when possible but I will probably utilize the treadmill most. Before my snapped calf, I was up to running 5 miles, but now I can't even run 1 straight. I'm not worried, in time I will get back to that. Running is truly addicting. People either hate it, or love it. I love it.  And not everyone can do it. So those who do are SPECIAL. LOL! The same goes for the gym. People either love going or they don't. People ask me questions all the time about why I go, why I lift, and why I lift HEAVY? Well....it's because I want to be fit, lifting builds muscle, and Real Women Lift Heavy! Weight lifting is also addicting by the way. I think when you have goals and you know there are things that you have to do to achieve them, then you either do it or you don't. I choose to make it happen and I WILL NOT STOP!!!
Anyone that is looking to get healthy, fit, skinny, strong, or whatever......Dig deep and find the passion to love what you have to do to get there. It won't happen overnight, but it will happen.

I'm Back!!!!

Okay people, I have been in such a slump due to my leg. However, yesterday my ortho doctor gave me the best gift ever!!!!! He cleared me to walk/jog and bike! He told me my physical therapist was crazy and not to listen to him about Achilles or nerve damage. I felt so great I walked/jogged to the gym this morning and plan on going for an evening walk. I'm too excited! 

Gotta Keep Going!

I have been in a really stinky place this week, after being told that I may have Achilles or nerve damage in the leg I hurt 9 weeks ago. All week I have eaten poorly, but have continued my same workout. Tomorrow (my birthday), I see the orthopedic surgeon and will hopefully find out how my leg will be treated going forward. Today, I'm going to focus on the August challenge and staying positive. That is all.

Forever booted.....

Well, I started physical therapy today and overall it sucked! Lol! The therapist told me he needs to contact my doctor because he thinks I may have Achilles issues or nerve damage. So, we shall see where this goes. I'm going to continue to workout and complete the strengthening exercises I was provided. Looks like I have a couple of race bibs to give away, but I plan on getting this leg better and run a race before the end of the year. 

Can You Say 145lbs Bench x2????

Best workout ever! I have a new max! Okay so, I have been wanting to bench 135lbs for the longest and now I've passed that up! You guys really don't know how stoked I am about this! Okay, I'm gonna calm down. I am here to tell you that there is NOTHING out of your reach. I never thought I would get to this point because my push and upper body is so weak. Well it's getting stronger every week. Great day, great workout! 

Loving My New Focus!!!

So, today I went to the gym vowing to myself not to bench press and I didn't. I really had to give my left shoulder a break. It was hard because I am so eager to get my bench numbers up that I want to do it daily, but that wouldn't be smart. So today I did a gazillion reps of the overhead press, tricep pull-downs, and bicep curls... AND WITH HEAVY WEIGHT!!!! I don't believe in lifting light weight guys, it's pointless if you are trying to gain strength. I did go to LA Fitness at 5:30am (yes I was late), then I traveled to Monster Garage Gym  at 9am and did some lat work. I also watched Kristen bench a trillion pounds as well. It was a good day but not much to report. Tomorrow is my "rest day" but who knows. We shall see how it goes.

Better Bench Press

Today was a really good day in the gym. I benched 135lbs a number of times and 140lbs 1x. I have found a way to stretch my left shoulder out between sets and my bench is improving. I did both flat and incline and both feel really different with different stick points. I figure that I will work on both stick points over the next week and continue with the 135lbs until I can do reps. I'm just happy my bench is getting better! I also moved up in weight on the tricep pull down, doing 120lbs x 90 then 130x 10. 100 total. My workout partner Gary and I increase each week and my triceps are still humming! I'm trying to rid myself of these flabby arms. I will continue to worm in it.