Had to shift plans for my workouts since being on the road may have limited access to the gym... By that I mean since I am usually out three work days of five in a week - I have shift my main workout to Friday (Legs, Abs) , Saturday (Chest, Arms) and Sunday (Legs, Abs) which I did this last weekend. 45 mins seems to be the amount of time it takes me to get though each days sets.
New Strategy
Even I did though find an LA Fitness in Easton, Pa which is close ( 22 miles Which I am going to try that this week), I am working on both a pure dumbbell routine for the hotels that just have that and then a routine for weight machines only - this way I am set regardless of what the hotel has.
- I am now onto my week 2 work out routine; should be interesting to see how my body responds to the workout variation from "week 1". Very happy so far to be back working out again
- I have also cut soda/ caffeine out of my diet too with little downside/ withdrawal symptoms. This is my third time as an adult trying to get off of caffeine - as they say, I am hoping this time to be the charm!
- I am also reducing the amount of alcohol I drink as well to one drink a day in the evenings during the work week. I started this last week and was mostly successful ( smile) .... Redoubling efforts this week!
Also, I am going to hold off a while on cardio while I try to bulk up... So we'll see where that takes me....
16-OCT-2012
On the road this week in Central PA and no LA fitness close by (22 miles away): went to hotel gym which had dumbbells and a workout bench; From other travels, I think is going to be the standard configuration when traveling;
- Note to Self: need to identify a specifc workout for hotels vs LA Fitness.
I felt good though and did as much of my routine as I could (45 mins worth) Monday evening. Not as bad I thought; maybe do some more tonight and or Wednesday.
12-OCT-2012
I did it - I actually went twice this week to the gym (Started on Thursday)!
I am very sore but I was successful in following the routine posted here on the blog for this "Week #1." It is ironic, even though I have a set routine from Google of all places, I am still relying on my gym knowledge from my 20's to guide my workout. As a consultant I kept thinking to myself I really need to read a manual or two regarding working-out to make sure I am doing everything correctly - LOL (I'll let you all know what books I end up reading).
On a personal note, I am happy I accomplished the goal of going to the gym this week, but I will tell you, I felt very embarrassed by my lack of strength and overall thinness. I write this not so much to feel sorry for myself but more so to share my feelings with others who might be at a similar point in their life, those who want to make a lifestyle change, but are concerned by the fear or prospect of failure. I just keep telling myself I spent a year flushing out all the garbage/fat out of my body and now I am building it back up. I try to focus on the reality that all this will take time and that a year from now I'll be in great shape, have a healthy routine in place and be ready to turn 47!
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