C3D63 8/8/12

Today has been a long day.  I was short on sleep but had a 4 hr flight to LA, I did nap here and there, but not very comfortably.   Unfortunately for me,  travelling west always has its downfall.   The day is normally extended much longer due to the time zone difference.   I didn't get back to my room until after midnight my time having to do an obligatory dinner.  Exhausted and having to be up early to prepare for a presentation made me decide that I should by pass the cardio.  This part drives me nuts, because I feel like at times I now put work first.  This can lead to derailment in my eyes, but must think positive.

C3D64 8/7/12

Time was tight as the day continued on.  So much to do and not sure when I would work out.  I have a flight early tomorrow and still haven't packed, but needed to make time.  Gym time was after 11 pm, finishing up a little after midnight, time to go pack and get to bed.

C3D67 8/04/11

You're only as good as your weakest link.   I've added 3 exercises totalling 9 sets of 15 reps of wrist exercises in hope of helping develop one of my issue areas.  I hope this works out for me :) I'm doing them on my cardio day before lower body day and hope it doesn't put a hamper on my upper body workouts.  Today was a good workout day, seemed a little drained, but again think it has to do with my lack of sleep.  Looking forward to a good cardio tomorrow and not sure what cheat day brings, but we will see.

My cool leg warmers

When I tore my calf I purchased some medical socks.  They are compresseion socks that supposedlty help with blood circulation and recovery.  I originally purchased them because I was travelling and on crutches and wanted a quick recovery.   I purchased my dress socks at CVS, but wanted something that I could use with everyday socks.   I did some research online and ended up picking these Zensah sleeves at my local Dick Ponds.  I don't feel they give as much compression as my CVS socks, but I'm a true believer that they help.  I wear them during the day and at night.  The funniest thing is that I  feel like I should have matching wrist and head bands for my Jazzercising lol...

C3D68 8/03/12

Finished my cardio late tonight, but under slightly less intensity.   Reading up on tight calves turns out I may have increased intensity to quickly.  I backed off my speeds for tonight and stretched afterwards.   Let's hope this helps!

C3D69 8/2/12

Great upper body workout tonight.  I feel energized and strong.  I've noticed that my 6 rep sets where I would struggle I end up completing with mind over matter, feels great.  I think what has helped is in the cases where I can complete my reps with the weight,  I lower to next lower weight to finish my reps.  This is referred to as drop sets.  Over the last few days my calves have been feeling weird.  Tight would be the beat way to explain it..  they have me slightly worried.

C3D70 8/01/12

Just finished up my cardio workout, feeling a little drained.  I'm lacking sleep and have yet to make a morning workout.  After more yard work, I ended up falling asleep last night and missed my lower body workout.