Why do I do this?

"As a fitness professional, I often ask myself, 'why do I do this?'... oh yeah, cuz I wanna look guuuuuuuuuuuud."

Why do I do this? Um yeah, pretty much same reason. It's all a matter of vanity after all. I want to be fit, strong, have high endurance, and hey, if I can look good in the process... why not? *wink*

Yesterday was my favorite workout again. Large muscle groups, intense burn, and complete exhaustion.... but literally feeeeeling your muscles getting stronger. This time around I was able to do at least two sets of each workout (yes, I know it sounds pathetic... but you try it and then tell me it's not a good start). Though I can't walk without wobbling, climb stairs, or lift anything for about 20 minutes after it.. it is sooooo fun and feels soooo good. Nothing like working to your max. By the end of this 60 days, I fully intend to be able to work my way through the whole thing.

Today was the Pure Cardio routine. wheew. I'm tired. But I'm also seeing results. I dont feel the need to collapse on the floor or take a mini-recovery nap on the couch immediately after turning off the TV. Instead I actually go take a walk around my 3 acre yard to cool off completely and get my heart rate back down. Not sure how well that's gonna work when it's bitter cold and there is snow on the ground, but seeing as we're currently having 60 degree days, I'll make use of it while I can.

The past few days have been interesting because I've been trying to do this crazy workout while slightly congested and with a sore throat... makes breathing fun. It has required more breaks to get my breath back, but, I'm told that expanding your lung capacity is good for you... so we keep going.

The most fun part is noticing muscles in places you didnt have them before. Even after only a week, I'm seeing a little more curve in my biceps and definite shape in the calf muscle. yesssssssssssssssss. It's exciting and makes me eager to see what will happen in the upcoming weeks.

Though I still have to agree with Shaun T's assertion of the Pure Cardio workout.... "This is baanaaaanas, yo."