Day 5 - Legs and Back

Day started off well today. I went to the dentist for my bi-annual check-up. It was not good. I have several new cavities. Some of them were watch areas previously, but now I have to get some work done early next month. I admit, I haven't been as diligent as I should have been with my teeth. My dentist is Dr. Weaver. She is awesome. I failed her. I didn't follow the treatment plan she gave me back in June and now I'm paying for it with having to get some fillings. I'm taking her recommendations now and plan on following them to the letter. I consider this just as important as exercising. It's vital to my overall health.

I goofed during lunch and made an unwise food choice, but I didn't let it ruin my day. I refocused and made adjustments to my diet to salvage the rest of my afternoon. I think I did well. I made sure to brush my teeth after lunch very thoroughly. I also made a little goal card that I filled out and laminated to keep in my wallet. My intention is to look at it several times a day, most likely when I'm having my meals and snacks. I read about doing this this afternoon when I was reading an article on the BFIC that it's important to always look at your goals and review them. Actually, you need to state your goals as affirmations in present tense. Here is what my card says:


I put the date as the day before the wedding because seriously, with everything I have to do on my wedding day, I don't think doing a workout is going to be on there unless I do it first thing in the morning. We'll see.

Ok, so the day wasn't perfect, but it was alright. I prevented a bad situation from becoming worse and that's what counts. I came home and did my workout. Tomorrow, my eating will be spot on and my workout great.

Speaking of workouts...

I think out of all the workouts, Legs and Back is the mutha of all workouts. Half way through, I was whipped and ready to call it a day, but I had to talk to myself yet again. I needed to finish even if it wasn't pretty. By the last leg exercise, Debbie Siebers 80-20 squats, I could only muster 10 reps on each side. I was wasted, but I gave it my best and that's what counts. I left nothing there. I pushed so hard, I was kind of dizzy the last few exercises, but I didn't want to quit. I couldn't let myself quit. I had no intention of quitting unless I hurled or passed out first. This was my way of repenting for my lunch time transgression. I needed to make this workout count and I did.

I'm happy with myself. I made no excuses. I just got it done. I didn't let negative self-talk deter me and turned it into positive self-talk. I built myself. I just kept envisioning the body I am chasing and reminded myself that I am strong and capable of knocking this workout out, of getting the job done.

And so here I am, wasted and exhausted yet pleased. No excuses. I am unstoppable!!!

HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

Now it's time to make food for tomorrow.