Wow, Lisa, you think not enough water could make my gut big and hard like that? Cuz enough water is really hard for me. Funny, but I woke up this morning and it's squishy and almost normal again.
(Who'da thunk
squishy tummy is a good thing?)
No workout today, but I woke up contemplative. I realize that since taking up weights again, I am more regular (sorry if that's tmi) than I was during that year I was building a running base and then training for and running that HM. While running so much, I gave up weights under the misinformation that it's harder to move more muscle long distance.
I have a photo of myself crossing the finish line and all I can say is -
I was not a lithe runner!
Also, I am sleeping so much better. I began to take Ambien periodically last year because I just couldn't stay asleep all night. After 3 or 4 nights of being awake for a few hours in the middle, I needed help. I thought running 2 or 3 hours would exhaust me, but it seems not.
Since starting this program 5 weeks ago, I haven't woken up in the middle even once.
And, finally, even though the outside doesn't look different yet, I really do feel my muscles growing under there. Not just the DOMS, I mean I FEEL them growing. And, maybe there's a little change, visible to only me so far, but I really think it's there.
Conclusion: I think my body likes resistance training better than running.
4/6/08