Day 25 - Fancy shoes plus

Got myself some fancy New Balance shoes today. Apparently, my feet are wider than the standard athletic shoe, or at least that's what New Balance would have me believe. I ended up with 2EEs, but she gave me some freakin' huge shoes to try on too, that reminded me of big ol' panda feet to go padding around in. I ran for 5min on them, and they're way better than my old shoes.
Did the weight circuit today, with a focus on chest and arms, my favorite.Time flew by. I pushed myself, but not as hard as Cera would have pushed me. I'm really aiming for failure on every set, if possible. Plus that circuit makes a great cardio workout.
Afterwards, did the total zen hot tub thing. I swear, that hot tub is worth the gym membership by itself. Absolutely nothing is more relaxing than a good soak after a workout. I think that 15-20 minutes gives me more clarity about life in general than any other time during the week.
I didn't eat much today, and kind of had to force myself to have a late dinner, too. Not quite sure what's up with my appetite. Mostly healthy today, except for a little cheese and some chips, but overall, I'm satisfied.

Day 23 - Twice the starter weights!

Day 23 started off right, if a little late, with the standard oatmeal/protein breakfast. I snuck out of a meeting to kill a protein bar, then lunch was brought in, and I made the best of a carnitas (deep-fried pork, probably the most unhealthy thing on earth) burrito by eating a small one with only rice and pico de gallo.
I did a really good weights workout. I officially doubled the weights I started with on the shoulder & lat press today. That milestone felt great!
And then I went out for a friend's birthday celebration, which is never a great thing, and we drank enough for me to need an extra workout one day this weekend. I don't think I'll make it, but I'm going to try to sneak one in.

Day 13 - 4th training session & sushi

The first day after long weekends are always tough. Today wasn't too bad - it really was a relaxing weekend, especially at the end.
Cera - my trainer - worked me out hardcore today, lots of balance work, arms, back, and abs. I'm seeing some definite difference in my strength training, it's very encouraging. Again today, saw big improvements from a week ago in my ab workout, although miles from where I need to be. Cera was not easy on the cardio, either, a very intense cardio workout.
No alcohol, and food was decent although a little light and not spread out quite as well as I wanted it to be. Had a Boost protein/vitamin shake around 10:30, then had crazy work until I got my lunch at around 1:30, a quick apple at 3, chicken at 5, workout at 6:30, and protein shake after at 7:30, then very good sushi. Sushi is like a cuisine massage for me for some reason, always leaves me very relaxed and happy. Which I needed after that workout.
Well, Cera promised me I'd be sore in the morning, so I'm off to sleep to prep for that. Almost two weeks, and all is well.

Day 12 - Memorial Day wine festival

Today was the (very nice) Albuquerque Wine Festival. It was cloudy, so not too hot, and the last day of the Festival, and yup, I had to go. I got up in decent time, went and did my weight workout. Again, ecstatic to find that I had to move up in weights for nearly every exercise, and I was actually able to do a couple minutes of abs! That's a first for me.
I was going to try to go again, to make up for the drinking this weekend, but didn't make it. It wasn't a sedentary day at all, with the hours of walking at the festival. I didn't eat much, either. Never really had a lunch, just oatmeal at 11:00 after the gym and a big beautiful ribeye about 8:30pm. Lots of healthy snacking on carrots and a protein bar in the middle. I weighed myself in at 161 this morning, which is four pounds heavier than my official starting weight at 157. After that steak tonight, I bet I'm up to at least 164 or so.
I stayed hydrated, drank lots of water, and had a really nice Memorial day, ending with a fire burning in our firepit, listening to Bob Marley, watching the stars come out. Gotta love long weekends.