I am so sore today that even my feet are begging me to lay off. However, that means I did good on my workout yesterday! I took the trainer’s advice and pushed myself. I keep feeling guilt, though. I did more than I’ve been doing, so I should be proud, but I feel like I should still have done more. I don’t know what it is about myself that I can’t just be proud of the little things. But, it’s me, I guess. I could lose all the weight in two days and still not be happy that it wasn’t only one! (Yes, I know that’s far-fetched. Deal with it!) Yesterday’s workout consisted of:

• Warmup: 5 minutes, bike, level 1.
• Lower back: 12 reps, 130 lbs.
• Leg extension: 12 reps, 90 lbs.
• Leg curl: 12 reps, 90 lbs.
• Seated row: 12 reps, 50 lbs.
• Chest press: 12 reps, 50 lbs.
• Shoulder lateral raise: 12 reps, 20 lbs.
• Bicep: 4 reps, 35 lbs.
• Tricep: 6 reps, 35 lbs.
• Abdominal: 12 reps, 45 lbs.
• Treadmill: 2.5 minutes, level 3.
• Lower back: 12 reps, 130 lbs.
• Leg extension: 12 reps, 90 lbs.
• Leg curl: 6 reps, 90 lbs.
• Chest press: 8 reps, 50 lbs.
• Elliptical: 2 minutes, level 1.
• Bike: 3 minutes, level 3.

It’s a lot, even listed out, so that makes me feel much better, to be honest. I wish I’d been able to make it through two full circuits but if I could, then what would need to be improved? I’m going to go in tonight and do a 30 minute cardio circuit, trying to mix in all the machines. It should be fun!

As for my food, I’ve been doing good so far, I think. I’ve traded in my chips (oh, lovely chips) for brown rice crisps. They are actually a good alternative, so I’m satisfied. Last night’s meal was awesome. Even Matt enjoyed it! I made Havarti- and asparagus-stuffed chicken thighs, roasted red potatoes and asparagus, and served it with a large side salad. So yummy! I’m trying to experiment with healthier foods and get myself on a regular eating schedule so I stop forgetting to eat, then binging when I get really really hungry. Matt and I were talking last night and if I stick with the gym, I might be signing up at some point to take a healthy living class at Superstore (which is where the gym is). We’re waiting, though, because it’s $120, and I don’t want to spend that when I’m already paying for the gym and have slacked off a few times on that. No sense wasting money! It’d be a good thing for me, though, because it’s got menus and recipes, as well as a support system. Almost like a mini Weight Watchers!