Dana's First Post

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Before workout:
Ok, so we are starting the Diesel Drop Down today. And I am feeling excited and scared at the same time. I know Dre is my friend but when she has her mind set on doing something it is always with success in mind. So I know that to get the best results, she’s gonna kick our butts. That’s what scares me. Mentally I am ready but I just have to convince my body that this can be done. I’m glad there are only a few of us doing this together and I am not on my own. I just hope everybody hangs in there.

After workout:
Well, I’m glad I did it. Mentally I feel good but my body is worn out. This is no joke! I gotta get more focused if I’m going to be able to maintain this for the long term. Dre is definitely tough. She pushed me to my limits.

Thursday, February 4, 2010
I woke up this morning feeling really tight. My arms were killing me and it only got worse. I was not looking forward to working out again tonight. My mind was already coming up with excuses to quit. I was tired and hurting. I did end up working out but I was only able to get through it by thinking of the end result. That is the only thing getting me through right now. I’m not looking forward to seeing Dre tomorrow. After kickboxing, I only hurt more.

Friday, February 5, 2010
Before workout:
OMG!!! This sucks. I don’t want to get out of bed. I can barely open my eyes. I keep yawning. And my body isn’t moving. My neck and back are so tense.

After workout:
I knew this was going to be the hardest day. The third day is always the hardest. I was glad to see all the girls there it was really motivating. Plyometrics tonight…no weights. Uugghh!!! It started off pretty good but Dre had us running the stairs for what seemed like forever. It almost brought on an Asthma Attack. My breathing was so labored. I brought my inhaler but it was empty…not good. Dre was a little pissed. She made me take it down a notch, which actually sucked because I was ready to give it my all. But it was still a great workout. I burned 785 calories. Very nice!

Saturday, February 6, 2010
Kettle bells, what more is there to say?! Intense workout. But at least it was early in the morning. So I got it out of the way. That’s better for me because then I don’t think about having to work out at the end of the day and it’s no big deal. I’m going to try and get more early morning workouts in so it’s not so bad.
My body is still hurting. I have taken so many Epson salt baths. I need to by stock it whatever company makes it.

Sunday, February 7, 2010
Kickboxing today. Not looking forward to it. It’s fun when I get there but it is non-stop cardio. I would so rather stay in my bed and sleep until the game comes on. I want to chill. It’s really hard today. My pillows and the TV are calling my name. But I force myself to think about the end result and how lying in bed isn’t going to get me any closer to it, so I get up. Plus I know tomorrow is my day off. I’m focusing on my dream body…J to the LO!

Monday, February 8, 2010
No workout today!!! Yay!!! It was so hard getting out of bed, literally. I can tell the workouts are starting to wear on me. I’m sleepy. I’m yawning all the time. My body hurts and does not want to function. But today I get to rest and I’m not going to think about tomorrow.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Yesterday was a nice break! I have to get my mind refocused again. Once I stop, it’s hard for me to get back on track. My body is like “let’s shut this down.” But my mind is like “oh, hell no!” So I have to get the two to meet in the middle some how. It’s only been a week and I’m still going strong but I know it’s going to take like a month before this becomes habit. I can’t wait until my body feels like doing this all the time. So Boxing was intense. A lot of cardio!!! But I made it through. That is the hardest part for me. Doing weights isn’t a problem but because of my asthma breathing is always a problem. But I know it’s going to get better.