Unofficial weigh-in: .8 lb gain
Ugh! So frustrating even though I am telling myself that good reasons are behind the gain. Last week I went to a barbell strength training class for the first time and I was miserably sore for the three days following. I know it is good to gain lean muscle...blah, blah, blah. I really could care less except I felt the need to really start preparing to ski the first week in March (by then I will be on the tail end of weaning Rylan). Two seasons ago, I really noticed that I was a better skier after working out to The FIRM dvd's, which is squat and lunge intensive. The barbell class is quite a challenge and I am determined to be an average attendee at least through ski season.
Second reason behind the gain is hormonal and should correct itself a little by next week. Enough said there.
Third reason behind the gain is food related. Not only did I enjoy a sushi dinner out with a friend, but I also went to Red Robin with my boys and ordered a patty melt. Oh, and I have to come clean about making brownies on Saturday night with the boys. I only ate one (straight out of the center of the pan!), but that is one more than I normally allow myself.
Final reason--life struck again. I had a sick twin at home on Monday and Tuesday along with a teething baby. Fun times. I couldn't workout at Lifetime, so I turned on my old FIRM friends. Cardio Overdrive is still a decent workout and I burned about 450 calories in 45 minutes on Monday. However, I did Cardio Party on Tuesday and was completely bored and uninspired. I burned about 300 calories in 40 minutes. I need a better "Plan B" when I need to adapt my workout schedule.
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