Training Session #17 - OH My Shins

July 6, 2009 - What I'm really starting to feel is fatigue. Usually after a session, I will be sore the next day but then good as new 2 days after. Lately, it seems my muscles are sore and tight all the time and just exhausted. I've been taking care to not jog or run on my cardio days and sticking with spinning and swimming.

I was able to bust through all the exercises today but feel like a Rip Van Winkle type nap would be oh so nice! We did a few things that aggravated my shins a bit. My weight still seems to be staying the same so if those exercises will help, I can deal with a little pain! But Steve is cutting back on a few things this week to give me a break.

I've been going to a massage therapist about every 2 weeks for deep tissue massages. (If you are in Utah County and are looking for a good one, Jeremy is your man!) He had me purchase a book on stretching as my shoulders don't even give any movement. I've been fairly consistent on trying to stretch and my shoulders gave a little this last Friday. But they still need a lot of work as does my pect and lower back muscles.

I have to say how fortunate I am to find the right people who are helping me towards achieving better health and weight. Both Steve and Jeremy are very encouraging about the progress I have made so far. I think my brain doesn't want to celebrate too much as I know I have still have far to go. My mom, who sees me everyday, is always telling me how different I look. But I do need to recognize the hurdles I've already made it through - positive thinking, Amy, C'mon, you can do it!