It's been a while since I blogged about this year long "get healthy" adventure. Don't worry, I'm as jazzed about it all as ever. I even have a doctor's appointment on Friday to talk to her and get her on board. I'm sure she'll be excited.
Anthony keeps telling me that the reason we do legs every single session is because it's a large muscle group, and it needs the attention. Well, attention they GOT. Yesterday, I did another form of sqats, with a Smith machine, (google or youtube smith machine squats - no joke), and today, I hurt. (I call it bliss because I love this feeling. It means I'm FNALLY DOING SOMETHING!) We also did leg extentions. And the row machine. There was another one we wanted to do, for hamstrings, but some young kid was hogging the machine. Anthony called it a sacrifice, and I made my face do the necessary grim expression, while inside I was jumping for joy! Inside. All inside. Because by this point, I could barely walk. I'm still eating well, although still not getting enough calories.
We're doing measurements Tuesday, and I'm a little nervous. I can feel / see differences. When I put my face/chin in my hand, I can feel my jaw and cheek bones. And I do that often, because it feels so COOL. :o) My calves seem slimmer. Even my forearms seem slimmer. I'm a little bit more flexible. My stomach seems a little smaller, and according to my scale, I've lost 10 pounds. Yet, I'm still nervous. I would rather wait a couple months. My trainer says, "Don't worry. They've changed. I KNOW they've changed." I guess it's his job to be sure of such things.
He gave me this paper explaining carbs, protein, fat, and water, and what each does and how each is important. He gives it to me, and says "I highlighted the important parts" - with a grin - and I look at the paper and it's basically all yellow. I laughed at him, he laughed at himself, and this is an example of the kind of trainer/trainee relationship we have. (later that evening, I said "Yes Boss" to some direction and then said "Well, technically, I'm the boss since I'm paying you." He thought a minute. Then said, "Shut up.") :o) He's SO MUCH FUN!
Anyway, Did you know that protein helps regulate water balance in the body? And according to that paper, I should be drinking a GALLON of water a day. Sheesh. No wonder I'm always so dehydrated. But a gallon? That's a LOT of water. It's a GALLON. That's a LOT of water!
And I bought this book called Nutrition Almanac. I've not gotten far into it...the first chapter only. But the first section of that chapter walks you through digestion. I'd forgotten most of it. Like - I'd completely forgotten how important the liver is - and felt compelled to apologize to my liver for treating it so badly. And while reading that, I was newly fascinated at the human body, and stopped several times to say out loud to no one - "How can anyone think humans are just some cosmic accident???"
It is SO amazing how the body just knows what to do. Digestion happens without a thought from us beyond swallowing. All the right nutrients go to the right places, in the right way...OH, and did you know that the three energy-yeilding nutrients always leave the stomach in the SAME order? Carbohydrates first, proteins second, then fats, which take the longest to break down. AMAZING.
And the best part of all this stuff that's happened with working out and learning about nutrition...was the talk Anthony and I had yesterday after our session. He told me his story - his testimony if you will - and although I can't give you any details, suffice it to say, God did an incredible work in his life, and I am super inspired by it. He's becoming a great friend as well as being a great trainer. And the more he and I talk, the more I'm convinced that God picked Anthony to be my trainer way back when that kid started going to that very gym 12 years ago at 15 years old. We both had to make a lot of different choices to come to this point, and I'm very thankful that we both let God get ahold of us.
One more thing, then it's off to the bed and watching an episode of Leverage online while I fall asleep. (And who the heck cares if it's only 8 pm?)(Shush.) I got Chris Tomlin's new album - Hello Love - on iTunes a couple weeks ago, and finally listened to it on the way home from the gym last night. This album - in it's ENTIRETY - is simply incredible. Every. Single. Song. Been listening to it over and over again. (I made three roundtrip bus trips between home and work today - don't ask.) Get it. You won't be disappointed.
So, after a long blog...good night friends. Sleep well, and have a most wondermous weekend! :o)
Love,
Dawn
Anthony keeps telling me that the reason we do legs every single session is because it's a large muscle group, and it needs the attention. Well, attention they GOT. Yesterday, I did another form of sqats, with a Smith machine, (google or youtube smith machine squats - no joke), and today, I hurt. (I call it bliss because I love this feeling. It means I'm FNALLY DOING SOMETHING!) We also did leg extentions. And the row machine. There was another one we wanted to do, for hamstrings, but some young kid was hogging the machine. Anthony called it a sacrifice, and I made my face do the necessary grim expression, while inside I was jumping for joy! Inside. All inside. Because by this point, I could barely walk. I'm still eating well, although still not getting enough calories.
We're doing measurements Tuesday, and I'm a little nervous. I can feel / see differences. When I put my face/chin in my hand, I can feel my jaw and cheek bones. And I do that often, because it feels so COOL. :o) My calves seem slimmer. Even my forearms seem slimmer. I'm a little bit more flexible. My stomach seems a little smaller, and according to my scale, I've lost 10 pounds. Yet, I'm still nervous. I would rather wait a couple months. My trainer says, "Don't worry. They've changed. I KNOW they've changed." I guess it's his job to be sure of such things.
He gave me this paper explaining carbs, protein, fat, and water, and what each does and how each is important. He gives it to me, and says "I highlighted the important parts" - with a grin - and I look at the paper and it's basically all yellow. I laughed at him, he laughed at himself, and this is an example of the kind of trainer/trainee relationship we have. (later that evening, I said "Yes Boss" to some direction and then said "Well, technically, I'm the boss since I'm paying you." He thought a minute. Then said, "Shut up.") :o) He's SO MUCH FUN!
Anyway, Did you know that protein helps regulate water balance in the body? And according to that paper, I should be drinking a GALLON of water a day. Sheesh. No wonder I'm always so dehydrated. But a gallon? That's a LOT of water. It's a GALLON. That's a LOT of water!
And I bought this book called Nutrition Almanac. I've not gotten far into it...the first chapter only. But the first section of that chapter walks you through digestion. I'd forgotten most of it. Like - I'd completely forgotten how important the liver is - and felt compelled to apologize to my liver for treating it so badly. And while reading that, I was newly fascinated at the human body, and stopped several times to say out loud to no one - "How can anyone think humans are just some cosmic accident???"
It is SO amazing how the body just knows what to do. Digestion happens without a thought from us beyond swallowing. All the right nutrients go to the right places, in the right way...OH, and did you know that the three energy-yeilding nutrients always leave the stomach in the SAME order? Carbohydrates first, proteins second, then fats, which take the longest to break down. AMAZING.
And the best part of all this stuff that's happened with working out and learning about nutrition...was the talk Anthony and I had yesterday after our session. He told me his story - his testimony if you will - and although I can't give you any details, suffice it to say, God did an incredible work in his life, and I am super inspired by it. He's becoming a great friend as well as being a great trainer. And the more he and I talk, the more I'm convinced that God picked Anthony to be my trainer way back when that kid started going to that very gym 12 years ago at 15 years old. We both had to make a lot of different choices to come to this point, and I'm very thankful that we both let God get ahold of us.
One more thing, then it's off to the bed and watching an episode of Leverage online while I fall asleep. (And who the heck cares if it's only 8 pm?)(Shush.) I got Chris Tomlin's new album - Hello Love - on iTunes a couple weeks ago, and finally listened to it on the way home from the gym last night. This album - in it's ENTIRETY - is simply incredible. Every. Single. Song. Been listening to it over and over again. (I made three roundtrip bus trips between home and work today - don't ask.) Get it. You won't be disappointed.
So, after a long blog...good night friends. Sleep well, and have a most wondermous weekend! :o)
Love,
Dawn
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