Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Sweet Victory!

Alright...it's a small victory, but a victory for me nonetheless.  I survived day two with my personal trainer.  Remember what I said yesterday about the stationary bikes?  Same holds true for lifting weights.  If you aren't breaking a sweat at it, you're doing it wrong.  Apparently I've been doing it wrong for years, as I always considered weights "great for toning" but not for really breaking out in a full-on sweat.  By the end of my first round of leg squats today, I had sweat literally dripping from my elbows!  I pushed my muscles past the point of exhaustion.  In fact, I could barely lift my arms to comb my hair or turn on the shower when we were finished!  I weaved around as I walked on campus, as my legs could not effectively keep me balanced.  I'm sure I received several funny looks as I walked in the library and "fell" into the elevator since my legs would surely have betrayed me had I attempted to climb the stairs with a loaded backpack!  I have to say that that kind of exhaustion feels....well...GREAT!  I know without a doubt I will be one sore puppy tomorrow, but I will wear my soreness like a badge of honor.  I am determined to celebrate everything, including the fact that I made it through another day.  Now, on to tomorrow, which will take me to new and more glorious heights of torture.  :-)

3 comments:

  1. I sit here and smile at your accomplishment! To be on "your team" going thru another "journey" with you is priceless. Never forget, I'm right there with you as part of your "motivation" crew; I'll pick you up, I'll cheer you on and I'll be your light on those dark dark days..............and I'll never forget the impact you have placed in my heart during my dark moments. Love ya girl, LET'S DO THIS!!!

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  2. Congrats Susan, not a small victory at all. It's hard work!! Here's my atta-boy (or girl)! -Cole T.

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  3. You got this, Girlfriend! You are so good at your job and at taking care of others - I know can be really hard to give yourself the credit you deserve and the permission to take care of yourself -but just consider this like putting on your oxygen mask first in an airplane. :-)

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