Post of the week

After the last entry and workout, I had to retreat and lick my wounds.... for a week.  My thighs were so sore, position changes (like sitting down/standing up, lying to sitting to standing, etc.)  were torturous.  I felt like an old lady.  The muscles were sore to touch and I was super stiff.  It was a tough week for me.  Mentally I was still with it and raring to go, but my body and muscles weren't in agreement on that, so I rested and recovered.  My weight loss stalled, and my self control in regards to sweets slipped a little.  

Today, I had the day off from work, and for the first time it didn't hurt to move.  So I suited up and went to the gym to work out.  I took one of my workout cards with me and went after it.  I did 45 minutes of cardio, then I did resistance training using the workout card as a guide.  I ended up being there for nearly 2 hours.  I am feeling a little sore from the workout now, but I didn't get to the point of complete exhaustion like I did last week.  I am off again tomorrow, so I plan to go again and workout with another card.  Today was mostly legs n shoulders, so i think tomorrow will be arms and abs and core work, and of course cardio.  

Veganism is still in full effect.  I am still gobsmacked by how easy it has been to transition.  I made a yummy lunch today of a chickenless salad sandwich with mustard and vegenaise, cucumbers, tomatoes, and garden sprouts.  Last night, the boy made me a delish dinner of chickenless strips, green beans and baked potato with butter, sour cream and cheese (all vegan).  It was soooo tasty.  

I continue to feel stronger and more confident.  My brain is sharper, and I am getting more flexible.I   I continue to see positive results from this life change, and that makes it easier to keep it up.  While I am not perfect, I am so much more consistent than I have ever been, and my motivation has not flagged.