Oh merciful Zeus I must remember this next time I think about procrastinating on the exercise front! For yes, today was my first proper return to form, and I found myself panting like a steam engine very quickly into my circuit training DVD.
On the downside: I didn't finish all the push ups, had to stop for a breather at one point (pausing the workout, not skipping anything), and I gave up half way through the plank. On the plus side: I finished, I got my breath back quickly, I felt fine, and I began sweating quite quickly. This last is significant - it indicates higher fitness levels than sweating once exercise has ceased, and is a measurably change since I began exercising. I still turn red quickly and stay red for ages, but I hope that will settle a little as my fitness level improves.
I can feel the strength I've lost in a month off - I can't manage as many reps at as high a weight as I could before. But I can also tell how much stronger I am than I was before I started, particularly in the push up and triceps dip area.
I began the day with green tea and sultanas (which apparently burns more fat if taken before exercise), followed by porridge with a raspberry coulis for breakfast. I also had a shot glass of Kirmizi juice, which I found at IGA this week - the taste is quite pleasant, and though I as a rule think juice is much less good than fruit, the combination was intriguing.
I lunched with friends - though I took my own meal (kangaroo and salad wrap with pumpkin and pickled beetroot) I did also have a few mini homemade sausage rolls with sauce, some fruit, and a 2cm slice of chocolate ripple cake.
I had left over salad and roo, supplemented by a little fried (without oil) haloumi on baby spinach with lemon juice, for dinner, and topped it off with a hot chocolate - a cup of reduced-fat milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and about 10g of 60% chocolate.
I also placed an order with Lite'n'Easy. - Alex
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