Hurts So Good
Posted on 29. Nov, 2008 by Deb in Just.....Me
Today was day two of my renewed commitment to get back into shape. If I’m going to exercise, I have to embrace it the way I need to embrace it - and that is with free weights as part of my routine. Oh, there is nothing like the joy of skull-crushers and 17-lb dumbbells or the sense of accomplishment as I and keep adding 45-lb plates to the leg press in an attempt to find a “fail” weight at 8 reps. I focused on upper body yesterday and lower body today. It was fabulous. And my body hurts in spots that I forgot I had. And OH my God, but the hurt is so good.
Kid asked me why I would work out to the point that I hurt, and then be happy about it. Well, because there is a difference in working out hard and being sore - and hurting myself. I am well versed with how to properly lift and how far to push myself. If I was not sore at all, I would know well that I had not put forth an effort. And if I am not going to put forth an effort, then why bother. The goal is a result, not to spend time at the gym.
Cardio is another story. It has always been my struggle for me, something I cannot get through without music. There is nothing like running on the treadmill to Eminem, who I would never listen to recreationally. Oh, and I really do not like to run, either. But, a quick five-minute run is a great way to get my heart-rate up. I need to work my capacity back up to a spinning class or something like that, so I can blast more calories. I am worried what is going to happen when I hit the road again, which is Monday.
I do believe that it is time for bed…after I take some Ibuprofen 
