Day 1

I was feeling quite low in energy when I came to my second training session, so I was a bit worried how it would turn out.

Troy was waiting for me when I came through the door and asked me how I was feeling. After I changed and got on the treadmill I told him about how I felt after the first workout. He wasn't too surprised. He said it was probably my body going into shock and screaming "tym! What the hell are you doing to me!". It could also have been low blood sugar, and he encouraged me to try a supplement (both for pre workout and for recovery). One he likes is a locally made vegan product called Vega Sport. Coincidentally Bogna texted me from Whole Foods earlier in the day (after reading yesterday's post) and told me she bought me some samples to try (more on that later).

So as I was working up a sweat, Troy told me that I should really come in 15-20 mins early and get on the treadmill myself so that I'm dead and ready for more punishment by the time he arrives. That way I get the best use of my time with him. Great idea but only means I'll be even more dead next time :)

Moving onto the rest of the workout, Troy got me doing pushups once again, only this time I was so sore from night before that I had to do a modified version on my knees. It was still a killer to hold each one for 5 seconds.

This was followed by this other exercise that Troy encouraged me to do at home as well. Laying on my back he told me to place both feet together as close to my butt as possible, then lift one leg up as high as I could and then lift up my butt. Excellent workout!

Next he got me doing lunges from one side of the gym to the next and back. Each lunge was with weights in my hands that I had to curl, then push above my head. Really burned my quads!

I probably shouldn't have mentioned that to Troy because he took me over to this cable pull machine and told me to squat and do chest pulls. OMG Ithis was a killer for the quads and back. What did Bogna get me into???

Next we did some abdominal twists which worked the abdominals (duh!) and the back and shoulders (because of the elastic I was pulling with outstretched arms).

For my final routine Troy got me on the stationary bike. I thought this was going to be a cool down. Boy was I wrong! While maintaining 70rpm I had to lift weights. First arm curls, then lift them above my head, and finally straight arms to the sides. This was a total killer especially while trying to make sure I didn't fall off the bike.

Good thing this was the end or I wouldn't have been able to go any longer. We finished with some stretches and then it was off to the changing room.

Now this is the time last workout I began to feel dizzy and nauseous. Surprisingly this time I felt much better! Still a bit lightheaded but I could actually get dressed without feeling like I would pass out. I got to the bus stop much earlier than the night before and on the bus I could read instead of curling up in a fetal position :)

When I got home Bogna gave me one of the Vega powders to drink. Pretty yukky!!! But I think I could get used to it. 25g of protein in 100 calories. But I couldn't wait for dinner that Bogna prepared for us. Baked salmon with a green salad. Soooooo gooooood! A healthy meal anyone would enjoy!

Today I'm feeling sore but quite energetic. I think things are looking up. Hopefully my choices for breakfast and lunch will keep me satisfied.

And TGIF!!!