3 month mark and feeling a little sick

 First off, thank you to every who reads my blog, I appreciate all the words of encouragement and kind words. I hope that my blog has inspired you all to take the initial step in accomplishing your own fitness goals! So Monday was my 3 month mark on my fitness blog and these are the results:

Day 1 vs. Day 90

I am proud of myself for how hard I have been working in the gym, and taking control of my diet. I feel stronger and healthier than I ever have. The first month was definitely a struggle- especially training myself to eat breakfast (Something I never have done with the exception of elementary school). I have noticed my metabolism is increasing and I am requiring more food to fuel it. As I look back on the first picture, I can honestly say I’m a little embarrassed, however, let me make one point VERY clear: I weigh the same weight as I did in the first picture. If I can stress anything throughout my journey thus far, it is to show that your weight is only a number, it does not define you. My body fat has decreased significantly and that is the only number I am concerned with.  Even though it’s difficult to see the results change day after day, you will be amazed when you look back and see how far you have come. I read somewhere “ It takes 4 weeks for you to see a change in your body, 8 weeks for your friends to see the change, and 12 weeks for the world to see the change. Give it 12 weeks”. Don’t be too hard on yourself. As Jimmy V would say,” Don’t give up. Don’t EVER give up!”  [I'm reppin' my NCSU sweats on the right ;) ]

Tonight I actually have time to post my workouts from earlier this week. I took yesterday off because I was feeling ill, and today after waking up with a swollen throat I figured it’d be in my best interest to take a today off as well after I called my Dr. for a prescription.  I’m more than positive it’s viral and not strep, but I insisted to be put on an antibiotic just in case :)  So here’s Sunday and Monday’s workouts and this chick is heading to bed early!

Sunday:

Leg extensions: 3 sets 12 reps Wt: 70lbs, 75lbs, 80lbs

Leg Curl: 3 sets 12 reps Wt: 65lbs, 70lbs, 75lbs

Air Squats: 3 sets 20 reps

Bosu Lunges each leg: 3 sets 15 reps

ABS

Bosu Ball Crunches: 3 sets 20 reps

Penguins: 3 sets 40reps (individual count)

Bosu Ball Oblique Crunches: 3 sets 20 reps each side

Butterfly Crunches: 3 sets 20 reps

V-Ups:3 sets 20 reps

Monday:

 Circuit 1:

Assisted Pull Ups: 3 sets 8 reps Wt:55lbs

Assisted Dips: 3 sets 8 reps Wt:55lbs

Wide Grip Seated Row: 3 sets 10reps Wt: 80lbs

Narrow Grip Seated Row: 3 sets 10reps Wt:80lbs

Circuit 2:

Overhead Bar Press: 3 sets 10reps Wt:50lbs

Single Arm Bend Over Row: 3 sets 10 reps each arm Wt:30lbs

Wall Push Ups: 3 sets 20 reps

Preacher Curls: 3 set 10reps Wt: 15lbs

Circuit 3:

Overhead Rear Deltoid Fly: 3 sets  15 reps Wt: 10lbs each cable

Cable Bicep Curls: 3 sets 15reps Wt: 5lbs each cable

Flys: 3 sets 20reps Wt: 5lbs each cable

Single Arm Tricep Extension: 3 sets 10 reps Wt: 5lbs each arm