This is an interesting program. I read on some thread about systemic swelling, and i'm wondering if that's happening to me. Or, if perimenopause is wreaking yet more havoc on my body.
My whole midsection is HUGE. Swollen-looking, hard-ish, and not squishy like usual where you can pull the skin out (pinch several inches) .
Stage 1, A6 today. Had to work out at the Sport's Complex while dd practiced, and all they had was a Smith machine for squats, (or DB's). I chose the Smith and added 70#, way more than usual, got REAL low (what without the worry of keeling over!) and my legs were vibrating afterward, so it must've been about right.
The seated row machine there was much "tougher"; I could only do 75 where I did 90 at the Y. The 75 was near impossible to do 3/10; the last set came at great cost to my neck. Wonder how this stuff is calibrated?
Did 3/10 push-ups flat on the floor, and it was easier than last time. Touched my nose to the floor, felt strong - like bull.
Step ups were still 18" but I upped my wts to 30#, and can do more next time.
No ball for jacknife, so I did 2/60 planks and that was freakin' HARD! I was shaking so bad I felt the squish in my gut swaying!
All in all, a nice, sweaty workout with my HR getting so hard and pleasantly high I could feel it in my throat.
I think I'm doing an easy 3 miles in the morning... before dd's day takes over my life. I miss snackpackpuddingcups already; my big-headed soldier boy.
The army better be good to him or I'll...
Eating has been CLEAN this week. I haven't entered my food into a site, (too much unsustainable effort)but I've been paying attention, and making good choices 95%. Tons of greens, plenty of protein. Loving cottage cheese, HB eggs, turkey and tuna. Still need more fruit, but MANGOS ARE COMING!
Wish I had partners for this like I did for my HM training. I don't need the accountability, but I'd sure enjoy some companionship. Miss BFL, that way.
'nite.