Easter break is upon us, so SPIN class today was a great way to blast out some calories before the 4 day break.  Sean the SPIN class instructor was back after a few weeks in the US, and to be honest, I had not been to SPIN class since he left, instead doing my own workouts.  So today was tough, I was wheezing, my nose was running.  But I survived. I pushed through and felt great at the end of it.  It amazes me how much fitter I am than when I started this challenge 7 weeks ago.  It started hailing on the way to the gym (yes, hail, and lots of it) so I ran to the gym.  Yes, RAN!  And although it was only a 5 minute run, I was not in the least bit ‘puffed out’.   Have booked a couple of SPIN classes next week as well.  Beats personal training and so far, I have not been injured in SPIN, where-as those three injuries in a week have put me off personal training a little.

Happy Easter to you all, may you have a great (and indulgent free) break!

After being sick for days, I finally feel better – I even went back to the gym today having missed 3 days last week (hey, 2 days at the gym is still better than most people manage!). Even though I was sick, I still managed to do plenty of walking, even if I spent half of it sneezing and coughing. To get sick so soon after being injured in the gym (THREE injuries in a week…my trainer must want me dead!)..really wasn’t part of the game plan.

Better now at last

Gym today was good, although I had no time with my trainer, and even though he knew I normally trained on the Monday, did not attempt to make a time with me. Guess he is busy enough! Not sure if I will carry on training with him, as I am moving to more cardio based workouts, and I hardly need a trainer for that. I will get the trainer to write me out a new program and fill out new measurement forms for me (since he lost the old ones – so organised..not) as my 12 week transformation challenge gives me 30 minutes per week with a trainer. Two weeks ago, I got 15 minutes because he double booked. Last week, I was sick, but did let him know. So I will just use my half hour times to get a decent program prepared (hopefully he is over trying to kill me and it will be a suitable program).

I did weights today, mainly the upper body, though hit the abs and legs a little. My injuries are pretty much better, although my knee is still a little sore. I also did quite a bit of walking – at least two hours – wandering around the inner city looking at buildings (exciting past times I have eh!!).

I have not weighed myself since my last weigh in – when you feel sick, the last thing you want to do is see scales – and I might not stand on them for a while now. I know I am still getting smaller as clothes that I could not fit into before are almost becoming too big now. It really feels good to be in better shape, and although I had a terrible week or so, things are back on track now.