First Session Recap/Diet Goodies

I SURVIVED! Actually, I'd like to say I thrived!

I had my first training session last night with Jay and boy, did he kick my butt! I actually enjoyed it because he kept me laughing the whole time-I didn't look at the clock-not even once!

WARMUP
Treadmill 5 minutes 3MPH
Treadmill 3 minutes 3.5MPH

This was a sinch for me! Mostly just getting my heart rate up and chatting about goals and nutrition and crazy old ladies! He tried to give me an incline, but it didn't work for some reason.


GROUP 1
Lunges Across the gym and back X2
Leg Curls 20 at 40lbs
(X3)

This was murder. I handled the leg curls pretty well but lunges will be the death of me! I have "dancer's knee" (where you hyperextend your legs-I even do this while walking or standing) so lunges were really difficult. I made myself do them, though. I know it's going to build my endurance and strengthen my knees, which I've had issues with since I was 4 (injury to the growth bone in 3 places).




Group 2
Lat Pull Down Bar 20 at 40lbs/upped to 15 at 60lbs
Leg Press 15 at 70lbs (I think)

These were alright. I started to feel the burn, but my legs are pretty strong. I have practically no upper body strength, but the pull downs weren't bad.



Group 3
15 Pushups
15 Side Step-Ups (MURDER!)
(X3)

I DID PUSHUPS! Well, simplified pushups, but still! Jay taught me where to place my hands and that changed everything. I'm going to try to keep building up my arms so I can get on my toes! The side steps were difficult mainly because we didn't have a step-we used the side of the treadmill, which may have been a bit high for me. Once again, I had trouble with hyperextending my knees.


All in all, I was very proud of myself! Jay said I was the first person who hasn't passed out or thrown up during or after their first session! I felt not-so-good a few times, but I pushed through and kept going! I even went grocery shopping last night. :)



I picked up EAS AdvantEDGE Carb Control protein shakes in French Vanilla. A little wattery, but not bad if you pretend that it's coffee! I also got some Kashi cereal, yogurt, turkey, pom rice cakes (YUM!) and a few other things. I've eaten well so far. Jay wants me to eat 4-5 meals per day, every 3 hours. I'm staying full today, but I think once my body gets used to it, I'll adjust to my new routine.

To help with my frequent eating, I got these AWESOME round screw-top containers for snacks, lunch, etc. I think each is about 2cups-perfect for anything!