Tonight, I went back to level 1. It’s been (unfortunately) days since I worked out and I figured I probably needed a refresher course in Jillybean’s personal awy of tortune.
‘Probably’ doesn’t even begin to describe tonight.
It was as bad as my first two days of level 2. It was mind numbing. I couldn’t fathom how I did so well when I first started. Granted, I sunk down lower in my squats and lunged a bit deeper tonight, but still. This was brutality at its finest.
Now, I do believe that the fact that I haven’t worked out in a while is a factor in my hot, sweaty mess that is me. But maybe there’s something to switching up the workout levels. When I was in my day 6-7-8, level 1 felt like nothing. And it’s a good thing I’m blogging this because I can go back and check myself. I had more body pain before. Now, it’s not so much body pain as I can’t seem to stop my heart from pounding in my ears. I can’t stop the exhaustion from creeping up in the middle of my workout. My endurance, shockingly, is shot. What’s going on with me? What’s going on with my body? Tonight made me feel like I have made absolutely no progress and that’s frustrating.
I know February is coming up. This means another month long goal (I know what you’re saying…”What does she mean another month? She’s not even through the first one!” Shut it. At least I’m trying.). February is pretty simple in theory. I’m a Coca-Cola junkie. I’m addicted to sweet tea. If I could have a IV of coffee, I would. These drinks are delicious and a godsend. I love them, I love them, I love them. February is the month where I don’t drink any of it. Not a drop. I stick to water and the post workout chocolate milk (which is ONLY after a workout). This is going to be interesting.
You may have also noticed (or not) that I have a new book listed. It’s Hugh Laurie’s (yes, THAT Hugh Laurie from House) book, The Gun Seller. I keep trying to read it, but something new always gets and keeps my attention. This is my chance to finally get through the whole thing. It’s not technically my March book since I read two books in January, but you get my point.
