Trainer Training Trainer: Week 4

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Welcome back!!! It's officially ONE WEEK until I leave for Jamaica and I am super excited! I have not only been working hard in the gym but I have been making a conscious effort to eat clean, nutritious, and whole foods. I have lost 7 lbs so far in just 4 weeks and can now do 3 FULL pull ups (huge progress for me!!) More importantly, I feel better and stronger with each day that passes!

Last Tuesday my trainer came and once again kicked my ass. Being New Years Eve and knowing I was going out that evening, I made sure I pushed myself extra hard. Did I enjoy every minute of the sweat pouring off of me and my muscles feeling like they were being ripped right off my bones? Absolutely not. But did I feel it was all worth it afterwards? YES!!! I can't even begin to describe the feeling of accomplishment and success I have after every workout. 

Wednesday: Took New Years Day off. We need these once and a while! 


Thursday: Trainer came again and although I was a little tired and low on energy from my busy and social New Years, he showed no sympathy. Another tough workout was mastered.

Friday: In the morning I was sure to get some cardio in before heading to IKEA and Mapleview Mall in Burlington to do some shopping for our upcoming trip. I killed three birds with one stone which you can read about here.

Saturday I woke up with a bit of a head cold and though I did not feel like going to the gym I persevered and did a two hour cardio and chest/back/abs workout at Goodlife Fitness. This combined with a sauna session and tan left me feeling great afterwards!!

Sunday: Did not feel well :( Day off to rest and get better! 

Monday: Woke up again not feeling great and debated going to the gym. After cancelling my clients in Stratford due to crappy road conditions and having one other client cancel, I figured I would hit the gym to fill my extra time. I braved the slippery roads and blowing snow and met my sister at Goodlife Fitness. Despite my runny nose and congested sinuses, I took us through a challenging plyo-type workout combined with lots of running and core training. Am I glad I went? Absolutely! 



Tuesday I pleaded with my trainer to take it easy on me as I was still not feeling 100% and thankfully he listened. I ate this nutritious and filling breakfast an hour before he showed up and after an hour of low intensity weight training and core I was ready for a nap! 

Today (Wednesday): Cardio day!! 40 minutes of interval training (2 minutes hard/fast, followed by 1 minute recovery). All the while writing this blog post! 

Tomorrow I will meet with my trainer again and I think its an understatement to say it will be a challenging workout! I'm sure you will hear all about it on my final "Trainer Training Trainer" blog post next week. Until then, be happy, eat healthy, and stay fit!!