Well, I made it through week one without crying or giving up! As hard as the workouts have been and as sore as I am at this moment, I feel good. I have done exercises this week that I have never before attempted. My muscles are so confused! Bench presses, squats, leg presses, hamstrings, triceps, biceps...I literally heard someone groaning once, and then realized it was me! Oh, and if you've never heard of a Russian Twist, you don't want to. Trust me on this.
I have also worked out using machines that I have used in the past, but never to this level of intensity! Once or twice I thought I might pass out or need a break, but about the time my mind is yelling "STOP!" Jess is there to encourage me (sometimes also known as telling me to take the lead out). Also, YOU are there alongside me, encouraging me to keep it up. Honestly, I think of you all in those moments where I want to just lay down on the floor in a heap of exhaustion. I remember your kind words and encouragements, and it keeps me going, second by second, until the workout is finished.
Tomorrow I get to work out on my own and actually do some walk/run intervals. One of the reasons I am inspired to get back in shape is so that I can run again. I used to love running...the accomplishment of being able to say that I could run from the Kirksville Airport back to La Plata always felt good. Some people thought that my running buddy (Debbie Clay) and I were crazy. We just knew that it felt great. I want that back!
I can't thank all of you enough for your words of encouragement. I am still both excited and terrified, as this is really hard, but the payoff has the potential to be so worth it! Now, let's see what Week Two has in store.....
