Day 25 - Cardio Party 1

I just wanted to make a quick post. This morning at around 3:15am, we lost power in our apartment and it didn't come back on until four hours later. So much for my morning cardio routine.

I ate well most of the day except for in the afternoon. The people who own the cafe downstairs where I work at were having their one year anniversary and I had a slice of cake with them. I alloted for it and made it for it later. I also made sure when I got home, I popped in Cardio Party 1 from Turbo Jam. I didn't wear my heart rate monitor, but I did use wrist weights through most of it and I pushed hard. I'm sure I burned mega calories.

I don't feel guilty about having the cake nor am I letting it derail me. I allotted for it and that's all that matters. Besides, I really don't intend on having cake again until the wedding. I'm really proud of myself though. That's most important to me.

But I feel pretty great. Now it's time to get studying done before I head off to bed. Not sure what I'll do tomorrow. I know I'll do some cardio in the morning, but not sure what weight routine. I'll figure it out.

Overall rating for the day: 8

To Day 24

I took the weekend off. My eating was decent, but I didn't workout. I was actually rather sore. I picked right back up again today by doing HHA Fat Burning Cardio and then did Core Synergistics this afternoon when I came home from work. I pushed hard and did more than I had done in the past. Plus it was fun.

Eating was rather perfect. I can't complain. I'm excited about that.

Overall rating for the day: 9

Day 22 - Cardio X

I woke up bright and early this morning and set about doing Cardio X. I hadn't done that workout in a while and it really kicked my butt; particularly the plyo and core stuff. I had intended to do a second workout this evening, but chose to do some studying instead. I started falling asleep during one my lectures and realized I was exhausted so I took a nap before commencing studying again and I feel great right now.

I'm just listening to my body and today it just wasn't capable of a second workout. I'm at dilemma at the moment. My workload at my job is increasing and it appears I may have to start staying late which means I'll have to sacrifice something, either my workouts or studying. I was really upset about it much of the day, but have calmed down since then. I will make it work. I am hoping things get easier once the wedding happens in three weeks. One less thing to worry about.

I suppose I shall just be regimented in my time. That only from 8:30-5:00pm will I focus on work stuff. What gets done, gets done because I seriously doubt they will offer me over time and I already qualify for four weeks vacation this year. I don't need anymore. From 5:30pm on, I'm on my own time to do a second workout if I choose and then study afterwards until it is time for bed. That's all I really can do. Coming in early to work is not an option either because I need to workout and need to get my food ready for the day. I need the me time.

I'll get through it.

My food consumption was really good today though. I hit all my meals. I need to watch my ratios though. I was a little high in fat today and didn't hit my mark for protein, but my calories were good. I'll spend some time tomorrow coming up with a meal plan I can live with and enjoy.

Overall rating for the day: 7