Today was my last day on maternity leave and my first day back in the gym. It was so bittersweet. I slept in until about 10:20 and got my newborn ready, myself ready, grabbed a protein bar and water and headed to the gym to meet my personal trainer at work. And I might add that she is absolutely amazing!
I have been reunited with my weights and gym equipment. Yes! :) Today we decided only to do 2 sets of everything considering that I haven't been doing very long or hard work outs as last week was a warm up week basically.
I got my body fat percentage tested today and it was 20%. This may be unrealistic to some but my trainer said that my goal is doable. This will take discipline. Goal: Get 16% by the time I go to Vegas on January 17th!
I also weighed today. I weigh 138.3. I want to get down to 125-127 lean. Goal: lose 10-13 pounds.
Gut check: Tonight I had my first "fun meal." I had a choice to eat tonight with great friends or Saturday when I am having my family Thanksgiving on my Dad's side. I chose to eat tonight. So hold me accountable for Saturday. I plan to eat turkey and veggies (not covered in butter either!) I can honestly say that if I was not posting a blog, I would have had 2 fun meals this week. You reading my blog helps me stay on track so thanks so much!!!!
Workout: Warm up on elliptical, pull ups, RDLs, bicep curls, rows, bowler's lunge, leg lifts and a cool down on the elliptical again. Again, do your own work out according to your goals, body, activity etc. Obviously my workout isn't ideal for everyone. It was made especially for me; postpartum lady who is weak.
Meals:
- Breakfast: Protein bar and water
- 2 yellows, 4 white eggs on 1 piece of flourless bread with green juice from yesterday (made enough for 2), water
- Snack: Protein Shake and water
- Dinner: one serving of lasagna,, 1.5 pieces of bread, caprese salad and 2 glasses of red wine
- Snack: handful of almonds, green juice
- It feels amazing to be back in the gym!
- Packing all my meals for work tomorrow, tonight. Have to plan ahead!
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