livefit trainer – week 3

Another week, another recap!

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The Moves

Week 3’s workouts were completely different than the first two weeks. Instead of lifting four days, there were five workouts on the calendar.

Legs
Back/Biceps
Chest/Triceps
Legs
Shoulders/Abs

I absolutely adored the leg workout from this past week. The workout included barbell squats and lunges, which I am a very big fan of (insane?). That workout also introduced me to a new to me move – single leg dead lifts. Holy cow! I have a video below so you can watch how one is done, but the thing I love the most about the single leg dead lift is that it not only works your leg but the move also works your obliques like you would not believe! I also didn’t mind that legs appeared twice in one week this go around – legs are my most favored muscle groups to work. I didn’t love how sore my legs still were come Thursday though!

Edited to add: I forgot the video, so here’s a link to one! Sorry!

The rest of the workouts were different as well, and I still hated the shoulder workout more than any other day. Of course, shoulders are my weakest muscle group, and I find that it hurts to weight train them.

Other than the actual workouts, I am becoming a lot more comfortable actually using the weight equipment. I used to hang out in the back room where the lighter weights were (where typically the women lift – stereotype much?), but since I am using more free weight machines and heavier weights, I have been forced outside my comfort zone. Good think I’m still half asleep throughout my workouts!

In addition to those five lifting days, I also did one hot yoga class on Saturday morning to stretch everything out and two three mile walks with Charlie.

My Appetite

Through. The. Roof.

Oh my goodness. I think I am eating more now that I am lifting than I ever was when I was running on a regular basis (except for days where I did a long run). Instead of being hungry directly after a workout, I find my metabolism is revved up for a few hours afterwards, sending my hunger cues to an all time high throughout the day. I have been eating every 3’ish hours, not because I want to eat based on what time it is, but because I am starving by the time that third hour rolls around!

I have been continuing to eat snacks that are higher in protein to help build muscle as well.

My Energy Levels

Decent. I am the kind of person who would never categorize myself as having “high energy”. Perhaps due to the fact that I get up at an ungodly hour, but my most productive time of day has always been the morning. At the beginning of the week, my energy was going pretty well, but by Friday, it took all I had in me not to turn off my alarm clock and roll over to go back to sleep. Thankfully I thrive when I have a plan made for me, so there was no going back to sleep for me! When I have those days where I just am not feeling it (but my body isn’t physically tired – I know to take a rest day then), I always think about how I will feel after my workout as opposed to not doing one at all. Usually, the workout wins! Got to love those endorphins.

What’s Next?

Week 3 repeated!

This upcoming week is the same plan as last week. I do have a much busier week in the evening hours this week, so I am hoping the increased activities don’t leave me too tired and/or unmotivated. Can I get an “amen” for loving to just come home after work and not having anything to do? Those are my kind of weeks!

I am also planning on taking more progress measurements at the end of this week to see if any changes have been made!

Question: What was your favorite workout in the last week?

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