I have to say that all night at work I was totally thinking about the gym and the fact that I really really really didn’t want to go. I just wanted to go home, chill out and just rest. My legs were still sore from “leg day” and I just wasn’t motivated to do anything. I didn’t want to feel the discomfort that I knew I would feel by working out today. I was given in to my old way of thinking again and just wanted to rest and not do a darn thing.
then I realized and have always realized that that thinking was and will not get me anywhere. If I gave in then I would sure feel guilty about it and then how would I explain to Paul that I gave up for the day and gave in to the discomfort that I was feeling. I could imagine what he would think or call me if I reported that I didn’t work out and just went home a sat around feeling sorry for myself. Of course that wasn’t the only motivator to get me to go. The truth is that I know I need ed to go and work through this on my own terms. Yes, i might not have the greatest and most intense workout of my life, but at least I was going and doing something that would greatly improve my life and of course my thinking. So I sucked it all in and went. 
Like I said it wasn’t my greatest workout and for that I am disappointed a bit. I really didn’t increase my intensity which was one of my goals this week. All though I do have to say that Wednesday and Thursday were some awesome workouts. Another goal I wanted to achieve was to get in 7½ – 8 hours of cardio in this week and that goal I did achieve successfully. Over the 5 days that I worked out this week I did do a total of 7½ hours of cardio and did workout with Chris 3X this week and the goal was 4X. it would have been four if I hadn’t been sick on Monday. I also didn’t work on my core or planks at home but did do them with Chris twice this week using the TRX suspension system. All in all it was a good week, but one that could use some improvement as well.
Now the big test comes when I weigh myself in the AM. I haven’t weigh myself all week so I am not sure what the results will be. So I am a bit nervous about it. Some come the morning check out my results to see how I did.
So today I did 1 hour of cardio that consisted of:
- 35 minutes of Elliptical Trainer @ 1.86 miles @ Level 18
- 25 minutes on Treadmill @ 1.35 miles and Incline 11% for 15 minutes and the 5% for 5 minutes and then 13% for 5 minutes.
I kind of had to decrease the incline a bit because my legs and foot were getting tired and wanted to take a bit of a break to recuperate a bit.
So for that workout I burned 1025 calories.
Now it;s time for lunch and then bedtime. I was hoping to get a swim in but first it’s to hot out and 2nd I am just to exhausted to get out there.
Tomorrow is another new week with greater improvements in all areas of my life. Catch you all later….
8 Comments
July 12, 2009 at 4:53 pm
I don’t think you have anything to be disappointed with yourself over. To have gone ahead and done this, when others would have enjoyed the time doing nothing, speaks of your commitment to success. Keep it up Rob! You are doing awesome!
July 15, 2009 at 2:43 am
I appreciate that. I am trying hard not to get as disappointed as I do, it’s not easy though. The fact that we are doing something is like you said what matters.
July 12, 2009 at 2:25 pm
The real value in that workout was not the intensity or lack thereof, but the “do it anyway” attitude. That is what will see you through… Of course we don’t feel like it every day, but even a half-hearted workout is better than nothing. Well done!
July 15, 2009 at 2:41 am
The new attitudes and determination I get has a lot to due with the fact that I have two trainers that really care and help me so much on this journey. Plus I get the added benefit from all my awesome fellow bloggers as well. You all give me the input, support and encouragement that I need daily on here and that truly helps as well.
July 12, 2009 at 2:06 pm
You get a gold star for just going and working out! Even if it wasn’t the workout you had planned or wanted, the fact that you worked through the “old way” of thinking is a win.
July 15, 2009 at 2:39 am
Thanks so much
I think you should get a couple gold satars as well for the work you are doing. I know at times it might not seem like much, but it’s the small steps we take and learn that will really get us to our goals.
July 12, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Nobody trips over mountains. It is the small pebble that causes you to stumble. Pass all the pebbles in your path and you will find you have crossed the mountain. ~Author Unknown
You are a mountain climber Rob!
July 15, 2009 at 2:37 am
It’s a good thing I have some ropes and support along the way as well. That keeps me from falling down and staying down as well. I so enjoy how you find these words of wisdom right when I need the, Thanks so much.