Week 2...DONE!

I am already thru 2 weeks!!! Wow this has gone by fast!

I am still sticking to my outlined weightlifting routine and familiarizing myself with that type of plan.  I am learning how to intensify the intervals so that I am getting my heart rate up and breaking a sweat.  My workout yesterday actually had me dripping sweat so obviously I was pretty stoked!!! I wasn't scheduled to workout yesterday but I joined Lane in one of his circuit workouts and we definitely had our butt kicked!

Yesterday also had me really think about all of the different ways my body can be "worked" aside from a scheduled set of intervals.  There are so many ways to generate physical activity (inappropriate thoughts aside).  Yesterday Lane and I worked outside all day, soaking up Vit D, hauling big tubs and pieces of wood all around and organizing our garage.  Obviously that type of physical activity doesnt compare to a 5 mile run or a gym session, but it was continuous activity which helps keep heart rate up and calories burning.  The cool thing was that Lane and I worked outside as a team, just as we are attacking this 'challenge' as a team.  We are 'team building' in many ways due to this challenge and I will consider that the greatest reward of all.

My body is DEFINITELY adapting to my constant eating routine.  In the beginning of this challenge all I did was feel full.....forcing myself to shovel in my next scheduled meal.  Now, I wake up hungry and feel myself getting hungry more often in the day.  I am no expert, but I imagine that is because my metabolism is working harder than before and not storing all the food that I consume. 

Oh....and....one more thing....I have lost 3lbs....WOOOHOOOOOO!!!

I am somewhat of a scale 'whore' and definitely weigh myself too much!!!! That has caused me to feel discouraged in the past, constantly seeing the same number because I am weighing myself multiple times a day, and sadly I passed on that horrible habit to Lane.  BUT.....my amazing amiga Karrin layed the smack down and had us promise that we would only weigh ourselves on Fridays.  So....stay tuned, I am hoping that this coming Friday I will be down a few more pounds. 

HAPPY DAY 1 OF WEEK 3!