What a Week...And It's Only Thursday

I am back! It has been quite an interesting week so far. I  will start off by saying I HAVE been to the gym every day, but I've not had a very good few days. It's mostly just that I'm having crappy days but then my computer DIED. So I had to run to Wal-Mart last night and buy brand new one. So, woo. Workout recap of this week thus far:

Monday 

I went to the gym and did the strength training routine that Bonnie made for me. I will not lie; I was dreading this. Friday was hard, and I was still somewhat sore when I went in Monday. (30 step-ups will make you VERY aware of your quadriceps.) I was surprised to find it was a little bit easier. Definitely still a challenge, but I wasn't totally dying.

Tuesday

Tuesday is a cardio day. I went in and did my treadmill routine as per usual. It had been a long day already, so I was pretty worn out mentally. I normally enjoy my jog, but I felt like I had to really push through it. I DID get through it and was happy I did, but I was just feeling...off that day. So, not my best jog, but better than nothing.

Wednesday

Another day of strength training! This time was noticeably easier. I wasn't dying for the 1 minute plank to end. I finished all the step-ups with some semblance of energy left. The part that is still super hard for me is the walking lunges. 20 of those bad boys, and they are killer. But I'm already telling a difference in my strength and abilities, so I'm very proud.

I noticed the other day that my jeans felt a little baggy in the thigh/booty area, and that's VERY unusual for me. This girl definitely has some junk in the trunk, and that is the one place pants are never baggy. I sent a picture of my backside in the jeans to my boyfriend to confirm (I figured he pays more attention to it than I do :P), and he said he could tell a little bit of a difference. The trainer said not to focus so much on pounds for the first couple of months but rather more on how clothes are fitting, so this is encouraging. I think my face also looks slimmer. Even if no one else can see the difference, I can FEEL the difference. After yesterday's workout, I felt so good about myself. I was energized and proud, and I can't wait until I see Bonnie next Friday to show her how much hard work I've been putting in. :)

xoxo

Katie